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Peppermint Essential Oil

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Peppermint (piperita, mint) Essential Oil  Keywords:  Stimulant  Botanical Name:  Mentha piperita  Origin:  India  Description:  A fast growing herb with small white flowers  Consistency:  A watery viscosity  Aromatic Scent:  Minty fresh scent  How to use:  Commonly used in aroma diffusers, vaporisers and oil burners. 1. Mixed in Carrier Oil Motion Sickness: Mix with carrier oil and massage on stomach and chest area for relief Itch: mix in carrier oil and apply on affected area Fever: Massage on soles of feet Headache: massage on forehead and nape of neck Low energy: massage on shoulders and nape of neck or temples to increase energy levels Arthritis & pain relief: rub in affected area to help pain and  inflammation Massage: blend with Lavender for a soothing massage 2. Bath:  Add a few drops and 1tbl spoon honey to a bath for  Relaxation and revitalisation Soothe sore muscl...

Essential Oil Safety

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Safety with Essential Oils Pure  essential   oils  offer us a holistic approach to healing and general well- being. They can improve many areas in our lives but because pure  essential   oils  are almost 75% more potent than herbs. They should therefore be used carefully, with proper education and in safe amounts. Most oils read, "100% pure or organic. However, most oils have not gone through a dietary use test. Its recommend using Essential  oils  for external use only.  Always dilute EOs with carrier oil for topical application. If you need to clean/ dilute an  essential  oil that came in contact with a sensitive area by accident, always choose a carrier oil for the task.  If redness or irritation occurs. Dilute with a carrier oil or cold pressed coconut oil to soothe and discontinue use. Do not use on broken skin or sensitive, Carry out a patch test if in doubt. Also ...

Essential Oil Guide by Use

Essential Oil Guide by Use 1. Relax of Mood, Anxiety, keep calm lavender, Chamomile, Bergamot, Cedarwood, Frankincense, Neroli, Clary Sage, Jasmine Diffuser, Inhale from bottle or place a few drops on handkerchief, apply on temples. 2. Pain, relax Muscle Basil, Sage, Eucalyptus, Black Pepper, Juniper Berry, Chamomile, Ginger Apply on area witg carrier oil, massage 3. Uplift Mood, Invigorate Peppermint, Lavender, Orange, Rose, Lime, Ylang Ylang, Grapefruit Diffuser, mix in base lotion, or in massage oil, apply on temples. 4. Flus, Cold, Respiratory Eucalyptus, peppermint, Cypress, Cedarwood, Black Pepper, Grape Fruit, Rosewood, Rosemary Diffuser, apply with Carrier oil on neck and chest, apply on handkerchief and inhale. 5. Anti fungal, Disinfect, odour removal Lemon, Tea tree, Tangerine, Lemon Grass Mix in water and wipe, or put in spray bottle spray on counter or table tops 6. Insect repellent Lemon Grass, Citronella, Tangerine Dif...