Species:	Origin:	Extraction Process	Perfume Note
Mentha piperita	USA	Steam Distillation.	TOP/ Middle

Extraction Description	Scent Description
A standardised blend of oils obtained by steam distillation of the herbs.	Sweet & rich smell

General Description
Peppermint Organic. Plant native to Europe.

Good for upset tummies. Good to use when studying (but not last thing at night as can keep you awake). Useful for mental fatigue. Travel sickness, nausea.

Itchy skin (only one drop in bath). For upset tummy massage area in a clockwise direction. Useful in foot bath (not more than 3 drops) to cool and deodorise feet.

Useful used in conjunction with Lavender and Marjoram during winter. Cooling action, clear nasal passages with steam inhalation.

Useful deterrent to vermin e.g. mice, rats, ants and cockroaches, especially when combined with Eucalyptus.

Historical Background
Used by Romans and Egyptians for digestive properties.

Properties
Mental stimulant. Stimulating.

Safety
DILUTE TO 5% OR LESS IN A CARRIER OIL BEFORE SKIN APPLICATION. KEEP OUT OF EYES. DO NOT SWALLOW.

What other people think
'Cold compresses of Peppermint, or Peppermint and Lavender, applied to the forehead and temples will relieve headache, and sometimes migraine, though not all migraine sufferers can tolerate the smell once an attack has begun.' - an excerpt from Aromatherapy an A - Z by Patricia Davis.