Peppermint Therapeutic Grade™ Essential Oil
Peppermint Essential Oil (Mentha piperita) has a strong, clean, fresh, minty aroma. One of the oldest and most highly regarded herbs for soothing digestion, it may also restore digestive efficiency.* Jean Valnet MD studied peppermint's supportive effect on the liver and respiratory systems. Other scientists have also researched peppermint's role in improving taste and smell when inhaled. Dr. William N. Dember of the University of Cincinnati studied peppermint's ability to improve concentration and mental sharpness. Alan Hirsch MD studied peppermint's ability to directly affect the brain's satiety center, which triggers a sensation of fullness after meals. This powerful essential oil is often diluted before topical application. Peppermint may also be used to enhance the flavor of food and water. It is also excellent to reduce inflammation and the menthol (34-44%) and methone (12-20%) create a cooling effect. Peppermint has an approximate ORAC of 373,455 (TE/L). TE/L is expressed as micromole Trolox equivalent per liter.
Key Constituents:
Menthol — 34-44%
Menthone — 12-20%
Menthofurane — 4-9%
1.8 Cineol (Eucalyptol) — 2-5%
Pulegone — 205%
Menthyl Acetate — 4-19%
Historical Data: Peppermint is reputed to be part of the "Marseilles Vinegar" or "Four Theives Vinegar" used by grave-robbing bandits to protect themselves during the 15th century plague. A highly regarded digestive stimulant, Jean Valnet, MD, used pepermint to treat liver and respiratory diseases.
Peppermint is one of the oils used in Raindrop Technique and can also be found in our Everyday Oils Collection and Essential 7 Collection.
Fragrant Influence: Peppermint essential oil is purifying and stimulating to the consicous mind. Dr. William N. Dember of the University of Cincinnati found that inhaling peppermint oil increased mental accuracy by 28 percent. When inhaled, peppermint restores the sense of taste by stimulating the trigeminal nerve. University of Kiel rsearchers found that peppermint blocked headache pain in a double-blind placebo-controlled cross-over study.
Wellness Solutions: Peppermint essential oil may help arthritis, depression, skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis, dermatitis, food poisoning, headaches, hives, hysteria, inflammation, morning sickness, nerve regeneration, rheumatism, elevate and open sensory system, ease the pain of toothaches, and kills tuberculosis bacillus according to Jean Valnet, M.D. Peppermint can also expel worms, is a decongestant and has anti-infectious, antibacterial, antifungal properties. It is also a stimulant, an expectorant and can restore the sense of taste by stimulating the trigeminal nerve. Peppermint can also act as an anti-inflammatory for the inestinal and urinary tract.
Peppermint Essential Oil Research:
Gobel H, et al. "Effect of peppermint and eucalyptus oil preparations on neurophysiological and experimental algesimetric headache parameters." Cephalalgia. 1994;14(3):228-34.
Juergens UR, Stober M, Vetter H. The anti-inflammatory activity of L-menthol compared to mint oil in human monocytes in vitro: a novel perspective for its therapeutic use in inflammatory diseases. Eur J Med Res. 1998 Dec 16;3(12):539-45.
How to Use: For dietary, aromatic, or topical use. When using as a supplement, dilute one drop in 4 fl. oz. of liquid such as goat's or rice milk. Possible skin sensitivity. If pregnant or under a doctor's care, consult your physician. Dilution recommended for both topical and internal use. Do not apply neat to a fresh wound or burn. Dilute before using on sensitive areas such as the face, neck, genital area, etc. Keep out of reach of children. Avoid using on infants and very small children due to Peppermint's strong menthol constituents. Avoid contact with eyes, mucus membranes and fresh wounds or burns.
Item No.: 3614 ~ 15 ml
Pricing: Distributor $19.75 / Retail $25.99 / PV 19.75
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*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Don't expect the same results unless you are using Young Living Therapeutic Grade™ Essential Oils and supplements. Also each person is unique and different in chemistry and toxicity levels, as well as emotionally and spiritually, so an oil that is suggested for an issue may not work as well as another. If a change is not apparent within three minutes, try another oil.