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peppermint - united states
botanical name: mentha arvensis
Peppermint essential oil's aroma is fresh, piercing & minty. Reminiscent of candy canes at Christmas. Its odour effect is awakening, cooling and head-clearing. It's medicinal qualities have been known and cultivated for thousands of years. In fact there has been evidence of a type of peppermint found in Egyptian tombs from as far back as 1000bc. Today used in western medicine for indigestion, nausea, sore throat, colic, vomiting, headaches, toothaches and cramps.
Peppermint essential oil fights bacterial infection and reduces the oiliness present with acne and blemishes. It stimulates circulation and helps enliven dull, dry skin. Peppermint oil also regulates and normalizes oily skin and hair. It constricts capillaries and minimizes the redness of broken capillaries and varicose veins. Peppermint oil leaves the skin feeling soft and silky.
Peppermint essential oil blends well with, Eucalyptus, Geranium, Grapefruit, Lavender, Lemon Myrtle, Petitgrain, Rosemary, Sage, Spearmint, Tea tree, citrus & herb essences. For Relief from Heartburn using Peppermint essential oil, check out the more info, medica natura, for a quick & easy cure.
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