Peppermint Essential Oil (Mentha Piperita)

Peppermint Oil Key Benefits:

• Known to help clear nasal congestion & reduce sinus pain
• Also beneficial for reducing other cold & flu symptoms
• Helps ease headaches, migraines & hay fever
• Can assist with emotional & mental fatigue
• Aids in increasing concentration & easing brain fog
• Often used to repel spiders, wasps, mosquitoes & rodents
• Acts to relieve respiratory issues like asthma
• Can settle feelings of nausea and vertigo
• Can reduce symptoms of flatulence

Peppermint Oil Therapeutic Properties:
Analgesic, Antiseptic, Anti-inflammatory, Antibacterial, Decongestant, Digestive Support, Immune Support, Respiratory Aid

Peppermint Oil General Uses:
Aromatherapy, Massage, Meditation & Yoga, Personal Care, Household Cleaning, Insect/Rodent Repellent

Peppermint Oil Emotional Benefits:
Clarifying, Stimulating, Harmonising, Energising, Uplifting, Revitalising

Peppermint Oil Blends Well With:
Most citrus oils such as Bergamot, Grapefruit, Lemon, Lime, Mandarin and Sweet Orange as well as Clary Sage, Clove Bud, Jasmine, Lavender, Nerolina, Palmarosa and Rosemary 

How to use Peppermint Essential Oil

• Diffuse: Add a few drops to an aromatherapy diffuser and let the refreshing scent of Peppermint Oil fill the space, helping support decongestion and mental focus.
• Massage: Dilute a few drops of Peppermint Oil into a carrier oil or massage oil  to soothe tired, tight and sore muscles.
  See topical dilution guide below for safe topical application
  
• Migraine Stick: Add 8-10 drops of Peppermint Essential Oil to a 15ml roller bottle, filling the remainder with Fractionated Coconut Oil and apply to your forehead, temples and back of the neck to help relieve migraine symptoms.
• Foot Spa: To help sore, tired feet, add a drop or two of Peppermint Essential Oil to a pool of warm water before soaking your feet for at least fifteen minutes.
• Insect Repellent: Add 8-10 drops of Peppermint Oil to a 15ml roller bottle and top with Fractionated Coconut Oil to create a natural insect repellent. You can also create an insect repellent spray for your home by adding 10-20 drops to a spray bottle topped with water and a dash of vinegar. Spray the solution around the outside of your home (particularly doors and window frames) to help deter unwelcome pests.
• Rodent Deterrent: Pour a few drops of Peppermint Essential Oil onto several tissues or cotton buds and place them in the area where rodents are an issue (for example, your roof).
• Fast Remedy: Add 1-2 drops of Peppermint Oil onto a tissue and inhale at a distance while ensuring the oil does not directly contact your skin. Alternatively, you can smell the oil directly from the bottle.

Note: Due to its high menthol content, Peppermint Essential Oil may crystallise in cooler temperatures. Gently heating your oil bottle in a cup of warm water will return it to its liquid state.

Topical Dilution Guidelines
Peppermint Oil is particularly potent, so the recommended topical application is less than the regular recommended amount. Please note that the following guidelines are recommended for healthy adults:

• General Use: 1 – 2% dilution (2 – 4 drops per 10ml)
• Facial Application: 0.5 – 1% dilution (1 – 2 drops per 10ml)