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Peppermint
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| Botanical
Name |
Mentha piperita |
| Origin |
USA |
| Description |
Peppermint has been used medicinally
for at least 2000 years. Remains of mint have been discovered
in Egyptian tombs dating back as far as 3000 B.C. Peppermint
is cultivated world-wide. |
| Extraction |
Steam distillation from flowers and leaves |
| Fragrance |
Cool, sweet, herbaceous - the familiar
mint/menthol scent |
| Properties |
Analgesic, Anaesthetic, Anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic,
Anti-spasmodic, Anti-viral, Astringent, Anti-bacterial, Cephalic,
Cholagogue, Cooling, Emmenagogue, Expectorant, Febrifuge,
Fungicidal, Hepatic, Hypertensive, Mucolytic, Nervine, Sudorific,
Tonic, Vasoconstrictor, Digestive, Carminative, Vermifuge,
Anti-pruritic, Anti-catarrh, Stomachic, Anti-microbial, Hormone-like,
Stimulant |
| Aromatherapy
Use |
Vitalizing, refreshing, cooling,
stimulating, increases alertness |
| Medicinal
Uses |
Increases circulation. Helps ease muscle and digestive
cramps. Soothes many gastrointestinal problems, including
gas pains, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea (and is commonly added
to remedies for these complaints); increases bile flow and
gallbladder function, thus aids digestion; soothes insect
bites.
Also used for Acne, Depression, Dermatitis, Eczema, Fever,
Fatigue, Respiratory Complaints, Headaches, Migraines, Motion
Sickness, Nerve Pain, Sinusitis, Vertigo
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| Other
Uses |
Massage, compress, diffuser. |
| Emotions,
Psyche: |
Refreshing, Stimulating, Invigorating |
| Safety
Info |
Possibly irritating. Avoid in pregnancy and
with small children. Keep away from eyes. |
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