Peppermint is a versatile essential oil that is great to have on hand. It supports digestion, cools fatigued muscles, opens airways, and creates a focused environment.
Known For:- Tummy Tamer
- Muscle Soother
- Focus Maker
- Cooling Sensation
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Extraction Method:- Steam distilled from the leaves and stems
- It takes about 1 pound of plant material to make one 15mL bottle of Peppermint Essential Oil.
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Smells Like:- Purifying
- Stimulating
- Crisp
- Cool
- Refreshing
- Minty
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Cools Fatigued Muscles:- Soothing and cooling after exercise
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Supports Healthy Digestive Functions:- Supports healthy digestive function and gastrointestinal comfort
- May help maintain efficiency of the digestive tract when taken internally
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Supports & Opens the Airways:- Creates a refreshing breathing experience when inhaled or diffused
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Creates a Focused Environment:- Invigorating aroma that creates an environment conducive to work or study when diffused
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Topically:- Use 1-5 drops per application
- Dilute with a carrier oil. Peppermint is a "hot" oil and is sensitizing to the skin. Dilute as necessary especially for sensitive skin or babies & children
- Apply to your skin to soothe and cool
- Apply to back and shoulders after working out
- Roller blends with Peppermint Essential Oil
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Aromatically:- Open the bottle and inhale
- Diffuse for an invigorating aroma
- Diffuser recipes with Peppermint (Use 8-12 drops of essential oils total):
- Seasons Change:
- Sugar Cookie:
- Tension Melter:
- Joyful Morning:
- Ocean Breeze:
- Aveda:
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Peppermint is a crowd favorite. See what others have to say:
"Peppermint is my bff when I start getting that "is it hot in here or is it just me" feeling." "I love it in my coffee in the mornings! I started with 1 drop & am up to 3 now. Not only does it start my day aiding in my digestion, it wakes me up even more than caffeine! I also love diffusing it by itself or with almost anything else!" "I use it for head tension and to cool down. It's one I keep in my purse." "Magical for all things tummy!" "I drink it - 1 drop in water prior to going to the gym... makes me feel like I can breathe a little deeper during hard workouts. Bonus - good for the breath" |
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