Peppermint
Adjectives of oil: Fresh
About the plant: Peppermint belongs to the mint family and is native to Europe and the Middle East. It provides energy, freshness, clear thoughts, promotes concentration. Other properties are often used in physical activities such as sports, used manly for muscle strains, muscle pain and sore muscles.
Using peppermint before exercise sharpens the mind and activates the body. Peppermint is also known for its use in tension headaches.
Peppermint has found a permanent place in the Aromatic First-Aid Kit. It is used for minor injuries, as well as to combat nausea and vomiting.
The stimulating, and at the same time cooling, effect of peppermint is often used for refreshment in summer!
When used properly, peppermint oil is a tolerable essential oil. However, it should not be used in children under 4 years of age. Peppermint oils should also be used with caution during pregnancy.
In the aroma kitchen, you always have to pay attention to the best quality from controlled organic cultivation and to a small dosage!
- Fragrance note: fresh, cool, active
- Quality: Organic, 100% natural
- Botanical name: Mentha Piperita L.
- Origin: India
- Plant part: Leaves, herb, flowers
- Extraction: Steam distillation