Organic Peppermint

Mentha piperita

• Datasheet

Botanical Properties

Peppermint is a hardy, aromatic plant from the Lamiaceae family, and is the hybrid of Water mint and Spearmint.
Its small lilac flowers gather like spearheads and its stalks are quadrangular. 
When rubbed, its oval-shaped, indented leaves release a fresh, minty scent.

Origin and history

Peppermints incredible digestive properties have been known since Ancient times by the Greeks and Egyptians; dried peppermint leaves were found inside the Pyramids.
Cultivated in Europe, Asia and North Africa for its essential oil, its fresh leaves are widely used for cooking, cocktails and, of course, peppermint tea.

Organoleptic properties

Aspect: liquid
Colour: dark yellow
Odour: green, minty, distinctive

Distilled parts: Above-ground parts

Country of origin: France

Density: 0.885 – 0.905

Chemotype

Main biochemical components or chemotype: Menthol, Mentone.
Allergenic molecules naturally present in this essential oil: Limonene, Linalool.
Certain natural components of this essential oil may cause allergic reactions. Please do an allergy test on the skin in the crease of your elbow before using this product.

Properties

Organic Peppermint Essential Oil is:

• Anaesthetic
• Analgesic
• Anti-inflammatory
• Antibacterial
• Antiviral
• Cholagogue
• Tonic and digestion stimulating

Indications

Peppermint essential oil is the obvious solution for pain!
It is a great emergency medicine for use at home or when travelling. It works well against indigestion, nausea, vomiting, flatulence and gastrointestinal spasms.
It also helps with rheumatism, tendinitis, sciatica, sports injuries, winter colds, bronchitis, fevers, migraines and headaches.

Instructions

Please consult a doctor before taking any treatment or therapy orally.
PEPPERMINT ESSENTIAL OIL SHOULD NOT BE USED BY CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF THREE OR PREGNANT OR BREASTFEEDING WOMEN.
Oral administration: 2 drops of organic peppermint essential oil, three times a day, with a little honey and syrup, or on a lozenge for digestive disorders.
On the skin: Apply 1 drop of organic peppermint essential oil to the skin to treat sciatica.
By diffusion: When diffused in the atmosphere, peppermint essential oil purifies and refreshes the air.
Possible synergies: Rosemary, Cypress

Energetic values and synergies

In energy aromatherapy, peppermint essential oil is associated with the throat and third eye chakras. It is blue and indigo in colour.
Peppermint essential oil refreshes the air and breath and calms 'fiery' people and helps them keep a 'cool head'.
Possible synergies: Immortal