100% Pure Peppermint Essential Oil

Nature's Answer 100% Pure Peppermint Essential Oil - 15 ml

Peppermint Organic Essential oil is distilled from the Mentha piperita  plant. This  common mint is a perennial plant that often grows in home gardens. It is a hybrid of other mint species, including spearmint and water mint. Peppermint has been popular since Ancient times and was found inside the Egyptian pyramids.  Its bright familiar fresh minty scent makes peppermint one of the most popular essential oils, and encourages its use in a wide variety of forms, such as in toothpastes, body lotion, body wash, shampoos and conditioners.  Its distinctive uplifting scent is uplifting* and refreshing !

Common Uses of Peppermint Essential Oil:

AROMA  INHALATION :

Add a few drops to an absorbent paper towel sheet, cotton ball, soft tissue or handkerchief; Place a few drops into a diffuser, plug-in device, or on a light bulb, or simply add 4 or 5 drops into a small bowl of hot water.

BODY MASSAGE:

Blend a few drops of Nature’s Answer essential oil with a fragrance-free or lightly-fragranced body lotion such as Almond Oil, Cocoa butter, Shea butter or Coconut. Apply gently.( do not apply essential oils directly to skin)

 HOUSEHOLD USES:

As a natural air freshener, add 10-12 drops to 8 ounces of purified water in a spray bottle. Shake before each use. Use lemon, lavender, cinnamon bark, to name a few.

As a marvelous freshener for towels, sheets and clothing, simply sprinkle 10 drops to a clean terry facial cloth and toss into the clothes dryer. Imparting a delightfully fresh natural aroma within the drying cycle and afterward.

In the kitchen… To nullify common cooking odors, add a few drops of Cinnamon, Clove, Grapefruit or Lemon essential oil to a deep pan of simmering filtered water.

Allow steamed aroma-therapeutic simmering water to fill the kitchen and throughout the home.

To keep refrigerator fresh and clean-smelling, add 4-5 drops of Bergamot, Lemon, Lemongrass or Grapefruit to clean, dampened sponge and use to clean the shelves, side walls, compartments inside.

As a multi-purpose natural cleaning agent, mix 1 cup of white vinegar, 2 cups of filtered water and 10-12 drops of Orange, Lemon or Grapefruit in a spray bottle.

Shake before each use to sparkle countertops, granite and general cleaning.

In the bathroom, as a natural freshener, add 3-4 drops of Lavender, Lemon, Orange, Peppermint or Spearmint on to a paper towel sheet, cotton ball or soft tissue; Place behind toilet or sink.

Throughout the home, near doorways, garage entrances, and other entry areas to discourage ‘unwanted visitors’ , add 6-8 drops of essential oil on an absorbent paper towel sheet, tissue or cotton ball and place where they may enter.

Caution: For external use only. Do not use directly on skin, dilute in a carrier oil. Do not apply to broken or irritated skin. If skin sensitivity occurs, discontinue use. If you are pregnant, nursing or taking any medications, consult your doctor before use. Discontinue use and consult your doctor if any adverse reactions occur. Keep out of the reach of children. Keep oils away from eyes. Flammable.