Peppermint Essential Oil

This peppermint essential oil stimulates and invigorates the body and mind, and is traditionally known to help combat nausea, motion sickness, headaches and soothe muscle aches. It can also be used for cooling properties and helps relieve itching. Use it with caution and enjoy its many benefits for your health and well-being.
 Process of obtaining
 Complete distillation by steam distillation. Botanical name: Mentha x piperita Franco-Mitcham
 Precautions
 Prohibited for pregnant and breastfeeding women, epileptic subjects, children under 6 years old and the elderly.
 Strictly prohibited in infants under 30 MONTHS (toxicity by local contact: laryngeal or nasal reflex which can lead to respiratory arrest).
 Use occasionally and in limited doses. No prolonged use without the advice of an aromatherapist.
 ● Irritant, and powerful cooling effect: always dilute well, use at 30% maximum for cutaneous application. Reserve for very localized or very diluted use. Do not use in baths.
 When diffusing, dilute in other, milder essential oils (dosage at 15% max).
 Avoid contact with eyes, do not apply too close to eyes. Wash hands thoroughly after use.
 Possible stimulating effect on ovarian function, not recommended in cases of estrogen-dependent pathology.
 Keep out of reach of children.
 Some natural compounds contained in this essential oil may present a risk of allergy in certain sensitive individuals when the essential oil is incorporated into a cosmetic composition.
 As a general rule, always do a test application of your preparation, in the crease of the elbow, at least 48 hours before using it.
 Warning
 The properties, indications and methods of use below are quotes from reference books or websites on aromatherapy, hydrolatherapy and phytotherapy. This general information is given for information purposes only and cannot in any way constitute medical information. This information can in no way replace a diagnosis, consultation or medical monitoring, nor engage our responsibility. We recommend that you consult the essential oils guide before using them, to learn about the precautions. If in doubt, consult a doctor before using essential oils.