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Peppermint - Essential oil - 15ml
$15.99
Peppermint Essential Oil
Powerful, fresh, and intensely minty, Peppermint essential oil is a versatile ally always good to have on hand. It is traditionally recognized for supporting muscle and joint comfort (e.g., stiffness, tension, discomfort related to exertion), and it is often used for daily aches and pains such as headaches, migraines, discomforts like sciatica, tendinitis, or after a shock/trauma (always for external use and well diluted).
It is also valued for its "boost" effect against fatigue, its support for digestive comfort (digestive stimulant, according to traditional uses), as well as for calming an insect bite thanks to its cooling sensation. For heavy legs or swollen legs, it is often chosen for massage (diluted) for its toning and refreshing effect. In diffusion or inhalation, it can contribute to more comfortable breathing (traditional expectorant use) while providing immediate mental clarity.
Traditionally associated properties
- Analgesic (soothing sensation)
- Anti-inflammatory (traditional use)
- Antispasmodic
- Digestive stimulant
- Relaxing (physical and psychological)
- Diuretic (traditional use)
- Expectorant (traditional use)
- Bactericidal and fungicidal (traditional use)
Suggested uses
- Massage (diluted): targeted areas (tension, heavy legs)
- Local application (diluted): after a shock, a bite, or for a cooling effect
- Diffusion / inhalation: for a clean ambiance and a sense of clarity
Precautions
Always dilute before skin application. Avoid during pregnancy/breastfeeding and in young children without professional advice. Do not ingest. Keep out of reach of children. The information above is not a substitute for medical advice.
- Botanical name: Mentha arvensis
- Country of origin: India
- Extraction method: steam distillation
- Distilled part: leaves
- Aroma: minty, fresh, powerful, invigorating
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