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Latin Name: Mentha piperita
Common Name: Peppermint (aka Brandy Mint, Balm Mint)
Botanical Name: Mentha x piperita
Botany: A perennial herb that grows up to 3 feet tall and is a hybrid of watermint (Mentha aquatica) and spearmint (Mentha spicata). Native to Europe but grown worldwide.
History: Peppermint has been widely used for thousands of years and believed to be “the world’s oldest medicine”. It was used by the Romans for its digestive properties. Peppermint in modern times is used in many items from toiletries to flavoring and fragrances.
Origin: USA
Plant Part: Leaf
Extraction Method: Steam distilled
Cultivation Method: Ethically farmed
Fragrance: Minty, strong, sweet, herbaceous
Color of Oil: Clear with a tinge of yellow
Keyword: Energizing
Note: Top-Middle Note
Blends well with: Basil, Bergamot, Cedarwood, Cypress, Eucalyptus, Geranium, Grapefruit, Lavandin, Lavender, Lemon, Lime, Mandarin, Marjoram, Niaouli, Orange, Pine, Rosemary, Sage, Sandalwood, Tangerine
Therapeutic Benefits - Mind: Peppermint relieves anger, depression, panic and hysteria. Brings clear thinking and ability to concentrate. Energizing.
Therapeutic Benefits - Body: Peppermint is analgesic and astringent. It is cooling when hot, and warming when cold due to the menthone content. This makes it perfect for colds, asthma, bronchitis, hemorrhoids, fevers, and hot flashes. Peppermint is a good digestive tonic for food poisoning, vomiting, indigestion, irritable bowel syndrome, diarrhea, travel sickness, and nausea. It is a stimulant for numb limbs, shock, fainting, and dizziness. Peppermint works as an analgesic for headaches, muscles aches, itching, inflammation and sunburn. Other uses for Peppermint include: acne, oily skin, anemia, decongestant, rheumatoid arthritis, varicose veins, bad breath, deodorant, disinfectant, ant and rodent repellant.
Therapeutic Benefits - Spirit: Peppermint opens solar plexus chakra, stimulates the conscious, and dispels pride.
Chemical Constituents: 1,8-cineole, menthol, menthone, methyl acetate
Common Adulterants: Spearmint oil, cornmint oil, menthol (synthetic or bioidentical)
Application Method: Dilute 10 drops in 1 oz carrier oil, massage oil, or lotion and apply to skin. Use 4 drops in 2 cups of hot water for a steam.
Warnings: Avoid during pregnancy. May irritate skin – always dilute.
Color Energy: Pink - Energizing
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