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A well-known favourite, and with good reason, the scent of peppermint is invigorating and fresh. This classic essential oil is both soothing and refreshing, and is traditionally held to have analgesic, anesthetic, anti-inflammatory, and decongestant effects. Some use it to relieve migraines by rubbing it on their temples. A recent study also found it can reduce aggressive driving tendencies.
Info: Available in Several Types and Sizes
A well-known favourite, and with good reason, the scent of peppermint is invigorating and fresh. This classic essential oil is both soothing and refreshing, and is traditionally held to have analgesic, anesthetic, anti-inflammatory, and decongestant effects. Some use it to relieve migraines by rubbing it on their temples. A recent study also found it can reduce aggressive driving tendencies.
Product Notes:
Characteristics:
Aroma: Fresh, strong mint
Attributes: Revitalizing, invigorating, cooling
Mixes Well With: Eucalyptus oil, juniper berry oil, pine needle oil, rosemary oil.
Specific Gravity: 0.896 - 0.908
Refractive Index: 1.459 - 1.465
For additional lines of premixed combinations of quite a number scents, please see NOW's Complex Essential Oil Blends and Topical Roll-On Aromatherapy Scents.
Ingredients:
Either 100% Pure Mentha piperita (Peppermint) Flower/Leaf/Stem Oil or Organic Mentha piperita (Peppermint) Flower/Leaf/Stem Oil, depending on the type.
Extraction method: Steam Distilled from aerial parts. Hexane-Free.
Made without Gluten, these Cruelty-Free products are suitable for Vegans or Vegetarians.
Suggested Usage:
For fragrance purposes. Not for oral use. For topical use, mix 5 drops of the product in 5 ml (1 teaspoon) of carrier oil prior to applying on the skin. Do not use undiluted. Apply to a small body area only, 1 to 3 times per day. Rub and/or massage into skin until solution vanishes. For occasional use only. Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes; if this happens, rinse thoroughly with vegetable oil.
Warnings:
Keep out of reach of children. Seek urgent medical attention or contact a Poison Control Center if accidental ingestion occurs. Do not use this product if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Stop use if you experience nausea, dizziness, headache, an allergic reaction or skin irritation. Avoid exposure of applied area(s) to the sun. Do not use this product on broken, irritated, or sensitive skin.
Supporting Science:
Moss, Mark et al. “Aroma of the essential oil of peppermint reduces aggressive driving behaviour in healthy adults.” Human Psychopharmacology, 2023.
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