Peppermint Oil has been known for soothing digestive upsets as well as improving your concentration. It also aids in the prevention of and relieves colds and flu if you combine it with Lavender Oil. The fragrance is highly penetrating and has a grassy-minty, camphoraceous undertone. It blends well with lavender, rosemary, eucalyptus, lemon, geranium, clary sage, and marjoram.
Listed below are some of the aromatherapy uses for Peppermint Oil;
- Anaesthetic – loss of feeling or sensation
- Anti-inflammatory – relieves or alleviates inflammation
- Antimicrobial – resists or destroys pathogens that cause disease
- Antiphlogistic – reducing inflammation
- Antipruritic – relieves or prevents the sensation of itching
- Antiseptic – destroys or controls pathogenic bacteria
- Antispasmodic – relieves spasms & cramps of the smooth muscles
- Antiviral – inhibits the growth of viruses
- Astringent – contracts & tightens tissues
- Carminative – settles digestion, flatulence & eases gripes
- Cephalic – stimulates & clears mind
- Cholagogue – stimulates the flow of bile from the gall bladder into the intestines
- Cordial – stimulant & tonic
- Emmenagogue – promotes & regulates menstruation
- Expectorant – helps to expel mucus from respiratory system
- Febrifuge – reduces fever
- Hepatic – stimulates and aids liver function
- Nervine – stimulates & strengthens the nervous system
- Stomachic – aids digestion
- Sudorific – helps to induce sweating
- Vasoconstrictive – constricts and contracts the capillary walls
- Vermifuge – expels worms or parasites from the body
Peppermint Oil is non-toxic, non-irritant (except in concentration) buy may cause sensitization in some individuals. Menthol is a dermal irritant so please use in moderation. Also keep away from children and avoid in pregnancy.
Please check out our Clearly Essentials’ website to see our list of essential oils and carrier oils we supply.