Peppermint 1/3 fl oz. Aroma: Strongly, piercing, refreshing, minty, very herbaceous aroma.
Health- Cooling, analgesic, antispasmodic, anesthetic, decongestant, emmenagogue, expectorant, febrifuge, insecticide and stimulant.
- Use for chills, colic, fever, nausea, diarrhea, heart trouble, rheumatism, convulsions, spasms, dizziness, vomiting, travel sickness, dysentery, cholera, dysmenorrhea, and palpitations of the heart, the grippe, hysteria, insomnia, neuralgia, and headaches.
- On the body, it has a dual action: cooling when hot and warming when cold.
- As a remedy for colds, it halts mucous and fevers and encourages perspiration.
- Extremely important for its effect on the digestive system.
- Has a slightly anesthetic effect on stomach muscles.
- Its cooling and pain relieving action seems to ease headaches, migraines and toothaches.
- Used in liniments for the relief of muscle pain, lumbago, bruises, joint pain and insect bites. Not much liked by insects and vermin.
Emotional Helps people become clear headed and refreshes the spirits. Helpful for people who are unable to concentrate or who have mental fatigue. Said to relieve states of anger, hysteria and nervous trembling, excellent for depression.
Blends well with: Benzoin, Cedarwood, Cypress, Lavender, Niaouli, Pine, Rosemary, Marjoram, Lemon, Eucalyptus, and other mints.