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| Peppermint |
Botanical Name: Mentha piperita
Common Method of Extraction: Steam Distilled
The description of aroma: Minty, reminiscent of peppermint candies, but more concentrated. It is more fragrant than spearmint.
Strength of Initial Aroma: Strong
Perfumery Note: Top
Color: Clear with a Yellow Tinge
Consistency: Thin
Illnesses to be treated with: Asthma, colic, exhaustion, fever, flatulence, headache, nausea, scabies, sinusitis, vertigo. Muscle fatigue, bad breath, toothache, bronchitis, indigestion and travel sickness, neuralgia, muscular pain, palpitations, spasmodic cough, digestive system disorders such as cramp, dyspepsia, skin problems such as acne, dermatitis, ringworm and toothache.
Safety Issues: It should not be used by people who suffer from cardiac fibrillation, epilepsy, fever. It is mucous membrane irritant and neurotoxic (toxic to the nerves). It may cause sensitization. Some of this information is applied to oral use. (it is better to consult a qualified aromatherapy practitioner before internal use).
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