PEPPERMINT OIL

Peppermint essential oil is among the most multipurpose oils that are beneficial to your overall health in multiple ways. Read on to know more about the various benefits and uses of this oil and how it is used in cosmetic, health, and food industries globally. Peppermint Oil treats irritable bowel syndrome, heartburn and indigestion. lt is created from a combination of mint and spearmint. It is popularly used for flavouring and aromatherapy purposes. It has been used as a scent in several soaps and cosmetics. It can be topically applied as a skin cream or ointment on the affected area.

Extraction:

The oils of the peppermint plant lie in the cells that are present on the lower surface of its leaves. These oils are extracted by the steam distillation process of the partially dried or fresh leaves of the plant.

Usage:

• Peppermint essential oil also helps in stimulating circulation and balancing the levels of hormones. It also reduces the feelings of tension and irritability, promotes energy, and enhances mental focus.
• Due to its analgesic properties, when you smell the peppermint essential oil, it helps in relieving headaches.
• It has digestive properties that help in reducing the appetite; thereby, promoting the feeling of the fullness of the stomach.
• When you dilute an inhale or rub a small quantity of peppermint essential oil behind your ear, it can help in reducing the feelings of nausea.

Benefits:

• Peppermint essential oil is used for various medicinal purposes. It helps in removing harmful bacteria, relieving gas and muscle spasms, and soothing and disinfecting inflamed skin.
• When used as a massage oil, it helps in releasing stress and muscle tension. When you rub peppermint essential oil into your feet after diluting it with a carrier oil it works effectively to reduce fever naturally.
• Peppermint essential oil has astringent properties. Hence, on topical application, it helps in closing the skin pores and tightening the skin.
• It also acts as an efficient anaesthetic (a numbing agent) due to the warming and cooling sensations it produces when applied to the skin. Therefore, it numbs the skin and reduces the sensation of pain. It also calms inflammation and redness of the skin.

Safety Information:

• For Natural Taste & Freshness, Keep it in cool and dry place.
• Avoid direct Sunlight & Do not Refrigerate.
• Store the contents in an Airtight Container after opening the package.
• It is recommended to use the oil after consulting an aromatherapist.