Peppermint essential oil

Peppermint

PEPPERMINT ESSENTIAL OIL

It is extracted through steam distillation, one of the classic and most natural methods of extracting essential oils. The properties of peppermint essential oil are many: -Antibacterial, even against formidable strains such as staphylococcus, tuberculosis, urinary tract infections -Digestive and antifermentative, therefore suitable for those suffering from bloating -Sedative and calming -Anti-inflammatory and refreshing

USES OF PEPPERMINT ESSENTIAL OIL

• Aromatherapy: pour two to three drops into an essential oil diffuser and diffuse it in the environment. Inhaling the oil is an excellent and quick way to obtain its sedative and relaxing properties
• Topical use: 2 drops in a tablespoon of sweet almond, sesame, or jojoba oil, to massage on the stomach in case of indigestion, or as a draining oil
• Foot baths, baths, and steams, always adding two drops of oil to the solutions
• Oral use: 1/2 drops in a teaspoon of honey to aid digestion, eliminate food fermentation

The essential oils for sale online on terzaluna.com are classified as food supplements. This attests to their excellent quality. They are naturally extracted essential oils, without the use of any solvent, but only through natural methods such as pressing, percolation, or steam distillation. Third Moon essential oils can also be used orally, but one must be careful about the quantities ingested. Never exceed two drops daily. This is because an essential oil is a very potent concentrate that if taken in quantities greater than two drops a day can be hepatotoxic.

Peppermint essential oil contraindications

Do not apply pure peppermint essential oil to the skin, but always mix it with a base oil (jojoba oil, sweet almond oil, etc.). It is not suitable for children under 12 years of age. Be careful with the eyes, as it is highly irritating to mucous membranes. Do not exceed the recommended doses.