Peppermint oil is extracted from Mentha piperita of the
Labiatae family and is obtained by steam distillation of
the flowering herb. The active ingredient in peppermint oil
is menthol. Consistent quality and highest potency of
therapeutic-grade peppermint oil requires minute attention
to detail during the growing, harvesting and distillation
process.
Peppermint oil is a colorless liquid with an invigorating
mint odor and taste. It has a strong, clean, fresh aroma
that reminds of a brisk ocean breeze. The fresh scent of
peppermint oil can energize a person instantly. It provides
oxygen to the blood, enhances mental clarity, dispels
tiredness, improves circulation, and leaves a fresh taste
and clean breath when ingested. No matter how applied,
peppermint oil will leave a refreshing sensation in the
mouth, and on the skin.
Here are 10 ways peppermint oil is used today, every day:
1. Peppermint Oil for Dental Hygiene: Peppermint oil is
used in toothpaste, mouthwash, for toothpicks and floss.
The dentist uses peppermint oil as mouth rise, tooth
cleaner and mild anesthetic. Periodontal disease and gum
infection are treated using the essential oil of
peppermint. Peppermint chewing gums or mint lozenges are
favorite breath fresheners.
2. Peppermint Oil and Digestion: Peppermint oil is an
excellent digestive aid. It is traditionally used for
stomach aches and bowel conditions. Medicines and ointments
are enriched with this versatile essential oil to lend
digestive aid. Peppermint oil may be highly effective at
relieving cramps, spasms and pain.
3. Peppermint Oil for Various Ailments: Peppermint oil is
largely used in medicines and available as pills or
inhalant. It is used to combat heartburn, cold and flu,
irritable bowel disease, arthritis, headaches, vertigo, and
countless other ailments.
4. Peppermint Oil and Science: Studies on the effect of
peppermint oil include its influence on liver and
respiratory systems, improved taste and smell,
concentration and mental activity, satiation, irritable
bowel syndrome, daytime sleepiness, and many more.
5. Peppermint Oil in Sports: Peppermint oil is widely used
for bone, muscle and nerve pain and to regenerate tissues.
Athletes commonly use analgesic, invigorating or calming
rubs before and after workout. Peppermint oil is a
favorite cooling muscle relaxant with antispasmodic effect.
6. Peppermint Oil in Personal Care and Cosmetic Products:
Peppermint oil fragrance is found in personal care and
cosmetic products such as shampoo, deodorant, lip balm or
soap. Commercial fragrances of menthol however are
frequently synthetic and potentially carcinogenic.
Synthetic peppermint fragrance causes severe health
reactions (depression, skin disorders, etc.) and should be
avoided at all cost.
7. Peppermint Oil in Your First Aid Kit: Peppermint oil
should be an integral part of any first aid kit. It is used
for heat stroke, hemorrhoids, tension headache, to reduce
fever, help with poison ivy, boost mood and reduce fatigue,
relieve nausea, and much more.
8. Peppermint Oil as Insect Repellent: Using peppermint
essential oil as insect repellents is a natural way to get
rid of mosquitoes, moths, horse-flies, aphids, cockroaches,
ants and more.
9. Peppermint Oil in Cooking: From drinking hot or ice cold
peppermint tea, to making delicious peppermint ice cream or
other mint treats, peppermint oil will lend its
invigorating mint aroma to every kitchen.
10. Peppermint and Aromatherapy: Peppermint oil is a
favorite essential oil used for dietary, aromatic or
topical application. With its invigorating, energizing and
stimulating properties, peppermint oil can also be
soothing, calming and cleansing.
Peppermint oil is one of the world's oldest medicinal
herbs. It was already in use by ancient-day Egypt, Greece
and Rome. Back then, therapeutic-grade essential oil
cultivation and distillation was a highly refined art and
precious tradition only accessible to a few. It was so
secret, and by law no common worker was allowed to divulge
the process of producing essential oils to anyone without
losing his life.
Essential oils were regarded more valuable than gold and
only accessible to kings. Today the healing art and science
of therapeutic-grade essential oils has been made available
to all. Though not on shelves in health food stores, people
seek out the true source of nature. They ask for high
quality therapeutic-grade oils, not harmful synthetics. One
of the most wanted essential oils was and still is - the
essential oil of peppermint.
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Maria Schasteen is editor of aroma-essence.com, Nature's
Most Trusted, Therapeutic-Grade Essential Oils and
Aromatherapy Store.
http://www.aroma-essence.com
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