Peppermint English - Mentha Piperita
Method of Extraction: Steam distillation from the leaves of the herb.
Description: Light, refreshing, clear minty aroma. Clear in colour
Acknowledged as the best quality Peppermint available, English Peppermint is at the luxury end of the market. The normal American mentha piperita tends to go into products such as toothpaste and confectionery. English peppermint (also known as Mitcham Peppermint) is used for after-dinner mints and mint liqueurs (however this product is not sold for that purpose and should not be consumed or taken internally). It is a much smoother, fuller and more rounded oil than the standard product. It has an unusually high content of methylesters (giving excellent body and sweetness) and a modest content of the bitter tasting ketone, Menthone.
Directions and Specific Safety Advice: Always read carefully the latest instructions and precautions which come with the product. This oil is 100% pure, natural and undiluted. Dilute 3-5 drops in 10ml of carrier oil. Do not take internally. Do not use undiluted on the skin. Keep away from children. Keep away from the eyes. Do not use during pregnancy without first taking medical advice. Do not use Peppermint during the first 4 months of pregnancy and with care thereafter.
Suggested uses:
Peppermint is popular after a bout of over- indulgence. Blend 1 drop of Peppermint with 5ml of Sweet Almond oil for a comforting tummy rub (massage in a clockwise direction!).
Try adding 4 drops to a bowl of warm water for a wonderfully refreshing footbath. Also a good insect repellent – use in a burner or diffuser or add 10 drops to a plant spray filled with water, shake well and spray the room, pets’ bedding, etc. (Avoid polished wood – may cause bleaching of fabric.)
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