Peppermint Essential Oil
Derived from the leaves of Mentha piperita, Peppermint essential oil has a universally recognised and loved fragrance.
Minty-fresh with cooling, clearing and reviving properties.
A staple in any aromatherapy collection, peppermint oil has a fresh, invigorating scent that reawakens the senses.
Peppermint Essential Oil Benefits
Peppermint essential oil is extremely versatile and used for a broad range of applications. Its cooling and clearing properties can help to ease tension and can aid concentration. It also works effectively to balance emotional states such as impatience, indecision and irritability. Peppermint is a great oil to help refresh a tired mind, or for when your body is feeling a little sluggish.
It can be particularly helpful in soothing digestive issues and this oil is also wonderfully revitalising when used in haircare and toiletries.
Peppermint is a highly adaptable and effective oil that is absolutely indispensable in aromatherapy.
Applications
Massage: Add a few drops to your carrier oil for an enlivening and invigorating massage
Diffuser: A few drops added to your diffuser water adds an uplifting aromas to your home or work space
Foot Bath: Peppermint is probably one of the best essential oils to cool and refresh tired feet. Add 3-4 drops to your footbath, alongside a bath solubiliser to dissolve the oil properly
Use With Other Essential Oils
Peppermint blends well with basil, cedarwood, cypress, eucalyptus, geranium, juniper berry, lavender, sweet marjoram, pine and rosemary. It is also lovely when blended with any citrus oils. Peppermint oil is a top note in aromatherapy.
Tummy Rub Blend:
Blend 1 drop of Peppermint with 5ml of Sweet Almond oil for a comforting tummy rub (massage in a clockwise direction).
