Botanical name: Mentha piperita

Aroma: Middle to Top Note.

Perfume: Strong, Fresh, Minty.

Effects: Stimulating. Cooling and refreshing, yet warm and drying.

Combines well with: Eucalyptus, Lavender, Rosemary

Properties: Analgesic, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Astringent, Decongestant, Digestive Aid,

Expectorant Uses: Asthma Bronchitis Colic Headaches Indigestion Insect Repellant Migraine Muscle and Joint Pain Nausea Sinusitis Sore / Tired Feet Toothaches

Precautions: Use carefully in prgenancy. Aroma can overwhelm, use in small dosage. Avoid with homeopathic remdies.

Made in Australia

For dietary, aromatic, or topical use

• Rub 4-6 drops in the palm and rub over stomach and around the navel to relieve indigestion, flatulence and diarrhea, nausea.
• Rub 4 drops of Peppermint oil on chest and stomach to relieve travel sickness.
  Rub on chest and throat to relieve congestion.
• Rub Peppermint oil on joints to relieve arthritis or tendonitis pain.
• Diffuse Peppermint in the room while studying to improve concentration and accuracy
• Inhale Peppermint oil while taking a test to improve recall.
• Inhale to relieve sinuses.
• Place a drop of Peppermint oil on the tongue to stop bad breath.
• Place a drop of Peppermint oil on the tongue and inhale into the nose and sinuses to relieve congestion from a cold.

Other General use

• To deter rats, mice, ants or cockroaches, place two drops of Peppermint oil on a cotton ball and place along the path or point of entry for these pests.
• Mix one 15 ml. bottle of Peppermint oil into a 5 gallon can of paint to dispel the fumes.

     

   

  Peppermint is recommended by many professionals for its uplifting and energizing attributes. It allows people to clear their minds and refresh the spirits, promoting concentration. This makes it wonderful for offices, conference rooms and classrooms. The oil is proven to benefit those with digestive disorders such as indigestion, stomach pains, flatulence and diarrhea. Because it is a strong anaesthetic, peppermint oil relieves soft tissue pain, joint pain and insect bites. It also cools the skin, easing irritation and inflammation.

   

  Scientific researches on Peppermint Oil

  • Dr. William N. Dember of the University of Cincinnati found that inhaling Peppermint essential oil can increase mental accuracy by an average of 28%.
  • Alan Hirsch, M.D., studied peppermint’s ability to directly affect the brain’s satiety center, which triggers a sense of fullness after meals.
  • Christian Albrecths Univeristy in Germany found “peppermint oil seems to be a harmless and effective treatment for tension-type headaches and effective in reducing emotional irritation, depression and apathy”.
  • Dr. Jean Valnet, M.D. has studied its effect on the liver and respiratory system.

  More research studies on Peppermint essential oil http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed?term=peppermint%20oil

   

  Peppermint Trivia: Dried peppermint leaves were discovered in the Egyptian pyramids, thus making it one of the oldest herbal oil around.

   

  Other Tinderbox Essentail Oil available: Rosemary, Ylang Ylang, Eucalyptus, Lemon Tea Tree, Tea Tree and Lavender.