| p>A basic necessity for your personal first aid kit! | | | | imbalance are High Blood Pressure, ulcers, indigestion, |
| Peppermint is a fluid, colorless oil with a distinctly | | | | headache, anger, frustration and feeling upset. |
| penetrating scent. | | | | Peppermint serves to settle the mind and emotions to |
| Peppermint acts as a regulator and has a relaxing or | | | | soothe and calm excess Pitta conditions. |
| invigorating effect depending on the circumstance for | | | | Soak your tired feet in a foot bath with Peppermint to |
| which you are using it. | | | | relieve your swollen ankles and feet. |
| Great for keeping alert! | | | | FOOT SOAK DIRECTIONS: Disperse one or two |
| Most notably Peppermint aids your ability to focus and | | | | drops of Peppermint oil in a warm basin of water by |
| sustain your attention. When concentration is needed | | | | blending first with a teaspoon of honey or jojoba oil |
| you can rely on Peppermint. | | | | and then thoroughly mix into your foot bath. Soak for |
| Peppermint helps to stimulate and strengthen your | | | | 10 minutes time or until waters begin to cool. |
| inner will forces to find meaning and purpose in life and | | | | Peppermint may ease a variety of skin irritations! |
| to achieve your goals! | | | | SKIN OINTMENT DIRECTIONS: Add a drop or two of |
| Use Peppermint when you are in the planning stages | | | | Peppermint oil to your favorite anti-itch lotion or |
| of an important project, or need to find motivation to | | | | ointment for soothing Poison Oak, Poison Ivy, or when |
| follow through and act on your important decisions and | | | | treating insect bites and stings. |
| take action. | | | | Use for food flavoring! |
| Peppermint is also good for memory retention, use it | | | | FOOD FLAVORING DIRECTIONS: Add a drop of |
| alone or in a blend when completing a work project, | | | | Peppermint oil in a teaspoon of honey and stir into your |
| homework assignment or studying for an exam! | | | | favorite hot or cold drink to enjoy a refreshing break in |
| Known to clear brain fog when you feel low energy | | | | your day! |
| and fatigued. Peppermint will perk you up and get you | | | | CAUTIONS: Peppermint cools by constricting your |
| going fast! | | | | blood capillaries therefore please use in extremely |
| Research has shown Peppermint to be effective for | | | | weak dilutions. One or two drops in a dispersant and |
| relieving Migraine headache! | | | | added to your bath water is sufficient for experiencing |
| Also helpful for tension headaches when resulting from | | | | beneficial results. |
| weak or poor digestive forces, congestion or sluggish | | | | Research indicates that Peppermint Oil may aggravate |
| circulation. | | | | GERD (gastro esophageal reflux disease), a type of |
| An excellent Liver tonic! | | | | heart burn. |
| Peppermint provides almost instant relief for nausea | | | | Due to its strong cooling action Peppermint should not |
| and indigestion. | | | | be used by children under 2 1/2 years of age. |
| A good blood cleanser Peppermint is both antiseptic | | | | BLEND WITH: Atlas Cedarwood, Lemongrass, |
| and antibacterial! Use as a first aid treatment for your | | | | Rosemary, Black Pepper, Ginger, Lemongrass |
| cuts and scrapes, or to prevent the spread of | | | | PLEASE NOTE: There are many cheap, synthetic |
| infection. | | | | copies of aromatic oils, but these are not |
| Peppermint will relieve your congested sinus cavities. | | | | recommended for therapeutic use. For best results |
| Inhale its delightfully invigorating scent for immediate | | | | purchase the highest quality oils you can possibly find. |
| relief. | | | | Use certified organic essential oils, or oils that have |
| Peppermint is helpful for treating acne, swollen gums, | | | | been tested and are pesticide free. |
| mouth thrush, or ulcers and toothache. | | | | Aromatherapy is a gentle and noninvasive |
| An analgesic pain reliever use Peppermint for relieving | | | | complementary health care system used for balancing |
| your sore, achy muscles and joints. | | | | and synchronizing your body, mind, spirit and emotions |
| In Ayurvedic Medicine, an ancient system of healing | | | | to enhance your health. Properly administered essential |
| practiced in India, Aromatherapy is used to send | | | | oils are a natural, safe and effective way to enhance |
| specific signals through the olfactory nerve to balance | | | | your health and well-being and can produce satisfying |
| the three doshas, or bodymind types, Vata, Pitta and | | | | results where other methods have failed. Please |
| Kapha. | | | | consult with your physician regarding serious health |
| In Ayurveda Peppermint essential oil is used to balance | | | | concerns and do not attempt to self diagnose. |
| excess conditions of Pitta. Conditions of Pitta | | | | |