Peppermint Essential Oil (Mint Oil, Mentha piperita) - 100% Pure

Wellness

Alleviates headaches

An excellent natural remedy for headaches, Peppermint Essential Oil is known to relieve headaches by promoting circulation, relaxing tense muscles, soothing the gut, and numbing the pain with its cooling sensation. A study demonstrates that topical application of Peppermint Essential Oil on temples and forehead effectively relieves tension headaches. You may add Lavender and Rosemary Essential Oils for better results. Always dilute essential oils in a base oil for topical application.

Relives muscle and joint pain

Peppermint Essential Oil acts as a natural and effective pain reliever owing to its analgesic, muscle relaxant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-spasmodic properties. It is known to reduce muscle soreness, relieve joint pain, soothe tired muscles, relieve sprain, and reduce back pain. Dilute 2-5% Peppermint Essential Oil in Arnica or Almond or Coconut Oils and massage on the affected area. You may add Lavender, Ginger and Marjoram Essential Oils for more a more pain reliever blend. Add a few drops to warm bath water for a soothing and relaxing bath.

Decongests and relieves cough

Peppermint Essential Oil helps in promoting clear breathing and supporting lung function. Its potent expectorant, anti-inflammatory, and analgesic properties help relieve nasal congestion, reduce sinusitis, relieve sore throat, and act as a natural cough suppressan. Its anti-microbial properties also help in fighting infections in the respiratory tract. Add two drops each of Peppermint, Eucalyptus and Tea Tree Essential Oils to a steam inhaler and inhale deeply to help clear the congestion.

Relieves seasonal allergies

Menthol, the main component in the Peppermint Essential Oil, helps to provide relief from season allergies due to its potent expectorant, muscle relaxant, anti-inflammatory properties. Diffuse Peppermint and Eucalyptus Essential Oils in your home, or apply the blend, after diluting in a base oil, on your temples and chest for relief from allergies.

Aids digestion

Peppermint Essential Oil is a natural remedy for facilitating healthy digestion and improving appetite. It is also known to provide relief bloating, abdominal pain, and flatulence.

Relieves nausea

Inhaling Peppermint Essential Oil is known to help alleviate nausea. You can either inhale it directly from the bottle or apply it on temples, behind ears, and behind the neck after diluting in a base oil for similar benefits.

Improves oral health

Peppermint Essential Oil has long been used in several kinds of toothpaste and mouthwashes for its anti-bacterial properties and breath-freshening effect. Studies have shown it is effective in killing several pathogens that lead to cavities. For boosting oral health, add a drop to your toothpaste or gargle after diluting it in water.

Mind & Soul

Improves concentration and mental clarity

Peppermint Essential Oil is shown to stimulate the brain and improve concentration and mental clarity. It increases alertness and drives away the feelings of fatigue and lethargy. It is also known to enhance memory, increase processing speeds, and reduce stress. It is, therefore, a perfect oil for staying alert while studying or driving. Diffuse 6-12 drops, or apply topically on temples and back of the neck after diluting in a base oil.

Energizes and uplifts mood

Inhaling Peppermint Essential Oil helps to uplift the spirit, create an energetic atmosphere, fight the feeling of fatigue and exhaustion, and dissipate negative thoughts and emotions. It is also known to soothe the nerves and help promote a relaxed state of mind. Diffuse 6-12 drops, or apply topically on temples and back of the neck after diluting in a base oil.

Hair Care

Promotes hair growth

Peppermint Essential Oil is known to promote hair growth by improving circulation and scalp health. It helps in reducing scalp inflammation and redness and protects the scalp from infections. Initial studies have shown that Peppermint Essential Oil effectively promotes hair growth by inducing a rapid anagen stage. Add 10-15 drops each of Peppermint, Rosemary and Lavender Essential oils to a mixture of 50ml Castor Seed Oil and 50ml Jojoba Oil to create a potent hair oil. Apply this blend generously and massage for a few minutes. Leave it overnight for maximum benefits.

Eliminates head lice

Studies show that treatment with Essential Oils is an effective and safe way of removing head lice in children and adults. Add 20-25 drops of Tea Tree Essential Oil, 10-15 drops of Eucalyptus Essential Oil, 10-15 drops of Lavender Essential Oil and 10-15 drops of Peppermint Essential Oil to 30ml of Neem Oil to create a potent blend for fighting head lice. Apply this blend to infested hair and leave for 30-45 min before washing it off. Then comb it out and shampoo thoroughly to remove the lice. Repeat this two times a week until the lice issue is addressed. Avoid the topical application of Eucalyptus Essential Oil for children below six years.

Home Aroma

Room fragrance

Diffuse 6-12 drops of Peppermint Essential Oil to fill your room with its energizing, invigorating, and fresh aroma that will uplift your mood, boost energy, relieve stress, fight fatigue, and promote positive thoughts. It will also improve alertness and make it easier to focus and finish the task at hand.

Home Care

Repels insects and rodents

Studies show that Peppermint Essential Oil is an effective insecticide for a wide range of insects, including mosquitoes and ants. Spiders, mice, and rats also tend to keep away from Peppermint Essential Oil as they loathe its aroma. Diffuse Peppermint Essential Oil indoors or spray in insect prone areas to keep your house pest-free.

Deodorizes room

Peppermint Essential Oil acts as a natural air freshener. Its invigorating aroma freshens up the room and rids it of any unpleasant odor.

Disinfects and cleans surfaces

It is a natural disinfectant with potent antimicrobial properties. It helps eliminate harmful surface and airborne bacteria while leaving a cheerful, fresh aroma trail. To make an effective disinfectant spray, add 20-25 drops of Peppermint, Lavender and Tea Tree Essential Oils to a 100ml mixture of water and rubbing alcohol in a spray bottle.

Freshens laundry

To add a lovely scent to your laundry without using artificial fragrances, add a few drops of the Peppermint Essential Oil to your laundry detergent or while tumble drying. It will leave your clothes smelling fresh and wonderful.