Peppermint essential oil, Ancient, 10 ml

Peppermint essential oil is said to be good for asthma, colic, fever, flatulence, headaches, nausea, chest congestion and dizziness. It is thought to be excellent for mental fatigue and depression, and is refreshing and stimulating due to its menthol content. It is said to be beneficial for the skin and is used in lotions to treat sunburn, itching or skin inflammation. It helps fight bad breath and gum infections when used in mouthwashes. When used in an oil burner, it not only treats but also protects against mosquitoes and other insects.

Peppermint is native to the Mediterranean region, but is now cultivated in other parts of Europe, America and Asia. Discoveries show that peppermint has been used since ancient times in Egypt, Greece, Rome, China and Japan. According to Greek myth, a nymph named Mentha was turned into a mint plant by her lover's wife Persephone in a fit of rage. According to Pliny, the Greeks and Romans used peppermint to garnish festivals. In England, it has been used medicinally for the last few centuries.

Ingredients: Mentha Piperita essential oil.