Peppermint essential oil

Botanical name: Mentha piperita

Cultivation: Conventional (100% pure, 100% natural)

Country of origin: India

Main properties: digestive, emmenagogue, antispasmodic, tonic, febrifuge, immunostimulant, anti-infectious.

Indications:

Aerophagia: Peppermint essential oil + Basil + Cumin + Lemon essential oil + Tarragon. Prepare a mix using 5 ml of each. Take 1 drop of this blend (on a spoon of honey or small piece of bread) after each meal.

Bloating: Carvi + Peppermint essential oil. Prepare a mix using 5 ml of each. Take 1 drop of this blend (on a spoon of honey or small piece of bread) after each meal.

Heartburn: 3 ml of Peppermint essential oil + 3 ml of Basil + 3 ml of Chamomile + 6 ml of Coriander + 6 ml of Sweet marjoram + 3 ml of Lavender essential oil. Take 1 drop of this blend 2 to 3 times a day for 10 days.

Cavity: 3 ml of Peppermint essential oil + 2 ml of Tea tree + 5 ml of Summer savory + 10 ml of olive oil. Apply 2 drops of this blend on the tooth up to 4 times a day.

Cirrhosis: Peppermint essential oil + Clove essential oil + Ledon + Thyme essential oil. 1 ml of each to mix in a bottle. Take 1 drop of this blend on a spoon of honey 3 times a day (before meals) for 3 weeks.

Concentration (lack of): 5 ml of Peppermint essential oil + 5 ml of Basil + 2 ml of Pine. Mix in a bottle. Take 2 drops of this blend on a spoon of honey or small piece of bread, 2 times a day for 1 week.

Severe indigestion: 5 ml of Peppermint to dilute in 5 ml of jojoba or macadamia vegetable oil. Massage the abdomen 3 to 5 times a day using a few drops of this blend until improvement.

Itching: 1 ml of Peppermint essential oil + 1 ml of Lavender essential oil + 1 ml of Roman or German chamomile + 50 ml of macadamia or jojoba vegetable oil. Apply to the concerned areas as many times as necessary.

Sprain: 1.5 ml of Peppermint essential oil + 1.5 ml of Helichrysum + 80 ml of jojoba, apricot kernel or macadamia vegetable oil. Massage the sore areas up to 5 times a day for 3 days.

General fatigue: Peppermint essential oil + Clove essential oil + Basil + Cinnamon + Thyme essential oil + Sage. 5 ml of each. Take 1 drop of this blend 2 times a day for 4 weeks.

Physical fatigue: 50 drops of Rosemary (1.8 cineol) + 50 drops of Rosewood essential oil + 50 drops of Peppermint essential oil + 100 ml of Macadamia vegetable oil. Peppermint can be replaced by Ravensara.

Gastroenteritis: Peppermint essential oil + Laurel essential oil + Tarragon. 5 ml of each to dilute in 20 ml of macadamia (or jojoba or apricot kernel) vegetable oil. Massage the abdomen using a few drops of this blend 3 to 4 times a day until improvement.

Gingivitis: Peppermint essential oil + Geranium essential oil + Cinnamon + Sage. 1 drop of each. Massage the sore areas with the tip of the finger after each meal.

Viral hepatitis: 2 drops to take on a spoon of honey morning, noon and evening for 3 weeks.

Hypotension: 10 ml of Peppermint essential oil + 2 ml of Sage. Take 1 drop of this blend 2 times a day for 1 week.

Lumbago: Peppermint essential oil + Helichrysum + Wintergreen + Laurel. 2 ml of each in 100 ml of macadamia or jojoba vegetable oil. Massage the sore areas up to 4 times a day.

Sea sickness: Peppermint essential oil + Lemon. 10 ml of each to mix in a bottle. Take 1 drop of this blend on a spoon of honey or small piece of bread every hour if necessary (do not exceed 9 takes per 24 h).

Headache: 10 ml of Peppermint essential oil + 5 ml of Basil + 5 ml of Lavandin + 20 ml of macadamia or jojoba vegetable oil. To mix in a bottle. Massage the temples several times a day if necessary.

Bad breath: Peppermint essential oil + Lavender essential oil + Thyme essential oil. 1 drop of each in a glass of warm water. 3 times a day after meals.

Migraine: Peppermint essential oil + Field mint + Lavender essential oil + Wintergreen + macadamia (or jojoba or apricot kernel) vegetable oil. 10 ml of each. Massage a few drops of this blend on the forehead and temples several times a day and for as long as necessary.

Stuffed nose: 1 drop of Peppermint on a spoon of honey up to 3 times a day if necessary.

Cold: 3 drops of Peppermint essential oil + 1 drop of Eucalyptus radiata. Inhale for 10 min, 2 to 3 times a day.

Sinusitis-Cold: Peppermint (0.5 ml) + Tea tree (2 ml) + Saro (2 ml) + Inula essential oil (0.5 ml) + Macadamia vegetable oil (for a total of 10 ml). Apply 4 to 5 drops of this blend on the forehead 6 times a day for 1 to 3 days, make sure to avoid contac with the eyes!

Jitters: Peppermint essential oil + Laurel. 5 ml of each to mix in a bottle. Take 2 drops of this blend 1 hour before exams, speeches...

Perspiration: For the hands and/or feet: 10 drops of Peppermint essential oil + 1 ml of Sage + 1 ml of Cypress + 50 ml of macadamia vegetable oil. Massage the concerned areas in the morning and in the evening.

Varicose veins: 1.5 ml of Peppermint essential oil + 1.5 ml of Rosemary (1.8 cineol) + 1.5 ml of Cypress + 100 ml of macadamia vegetable oil. Massage morning and evening. Peppermint can be replaced by Lavandin.

Vomitting: Peppermint essential oil + Basil. 1 drop of each on a small piece of bread, several times a day if necessary.

Contraindications: This EO is potentially irritating. Not to be used by pregnant or breast-feeding women. Do not use in conjunction with a homeopathic treatment.

Tips: To keep awake while on a journey (for example) put a few drops of Peppermint (or Field mint) on a handkerchief and breathe it from time to time.

Warnings: Use with caution. All the essential oil information available on our website (dosage, association, indications) has been gathered from a number of aromatherapy reference books written by medical researchers. This information should not however be taken as a substitute to a professional medical advice and, for that matter, does not engage our responsibility: CENTIFLOR is not liable for any accidents, injuries or prejudices whatsoever caused to anyone practicing auto-medication on the basis of the information available on this website.