Peppermint Essential Oil

Description

Peppermint Essential Oil Profile

Botanical: Mentha piperita | Origin: USA | Method: Steam Distilled

Characteristics:

A pale yellow or greenish liquid with a highly penetrating, grassy-minty camphoraceous odor. It blends well with benzoin, rosemary, marjoram, lemon eucalyptus, and other mints.

Principal Constituents:

These are naturally occurring in the essential oil.

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• menthol
• menthone
• menthyl acetate
• menthofuran
• limonene
• pulegone
• cineol

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General Actions:

Analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antiphlogistic, antipruritic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antiviral, astringent, carminative, cephalic, cholagogue, cordial, emmenagogue, expectorant, febrifuge, hepatic, neurological, stomachic, sudorific, vasoconstrictor, vermifuge.

Safety:

Non-toxic, non-irritant (except in concentration), possible sensitization due to menthol. Use in moderation.

Primary Therapy Agent:

Asthma, catarrh, colic, indigestion, flatulence, nausea, vomiting, fever, headache, nervous exhaustion, fatigue, vertigo.

Secondary Therapy Agent:

Acne, congested and dull skin, dermatitis, scabies, toothache, teething pain, aches and pains, bronchitis, chronic coughs, halitosis/offensive breath, cramp, gastric spasm, colds/flu, migraine, nervous tension, stress-related conditions, neuralgia, sciatica.

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