PEPPERMINT (Mentha piperita)

Steam distilled from the leaves in England, France, China, and USA. China and USA produce mainly for the fragrance industry.

SAFETY: Avoid during pregnancy, lactation, or with children under 5. Classification: alcohol ketone .

USAGE HISTORY: Established usage in European herbal medicine since the 1600’s.

PROPERTIES:

• Internal-oral, suppository; topical; inhalation
• Improves digestion, relieves gas, soothes intestines, relieves nausea, motion sickness and vomiting, aids hepatitis and liver degeneration (Antispasmodic, antiseptic, antitoxic, carminative, digestive, hepatic, vermifuge)
• Treatment for respiratory infection, halitosis, spasmodic and dry cough (Expectorant, antiviral, antibacterial)
• Treatment for shock, fainting, and convulsions (Anticonvulsive)
• Neuralgia, arthritis pain, sciatica, muscular aches and pains, menstrual cramping (Anti-inflammatory, analgesic, anesthetic)
• Reduces fever (Febrifuge)
• Heart tonic
• Increases white blood count, activates lymph flow and relieves blockage
• Acne, scabies, ringworm, softens and degreases skin, helps skin retain moisture
• Systems: Immune, integumentary, respiratory, muscular-skeletal, digestive, endocrine, genito-urinary, reproductive, nervous

PERFUME NOTE: Top note

EMOTIONAL/SPIRITUAL:

• Improves mental clarity and alertness
• Dispels pride and inferiority
• Stimulates the brain, nerve cells and metabolism; aids in increasing concentration and mental strength
• Prevents a downward spiral in consciousness-useful following trauma or when dark emotions set in
• Chakra: