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Photographic Print Uses of Peppermint
Indigestion Flatulence Bad breath Anti-inflammatory Circulation Respiratory system Antiseptic Varicose veins Headaches including migraine Skin irritations Rheumatism Toothache Fatigue Mice, flea and ant deterrent As a digestive aid peppermint oil relieves nausea, indigestion, and abdominal spasms. In musculoskeletal injuries it relieves chronic conditions, strains, and spasms. It purifies the air and relieves sinus congestion. It relieves sunburn. It stimulates the sleep cycle. It elevates moods, regulates emotions, and reduces fear. It promotes regular menstruation, eases symptoms of PMS and menstrual cramps, and relieves sugar cravings. Photographic Print Common Method Of Extraction - Steam distilled Parts Used - Flowering plant Note Classification - Middle Aroma - Fresh, very minty, hot, herbaceous, with a vegetative back note Largest Producing Countries - USA, Africa, and Egypt Photographic Print
Traditional Use - Flavoring agent in pharmaceuticals, and ingredient in cough, cold and digestive remedies. Its also used as a flavoring agent in many foods, especially chewing gum and confectionery, alcoholic and soft drinks; also tobacco. Its fragrance components in soaps, toothpaste, detergents, cosmetics, and perfumes. Properties - Analgesic, anesthetic (mild), antibiotic, antidepressant, anti-infectious, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antiparasitic, antiphlogistic, antipruritic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, astringent, carminative, cephalic, cholagogue, cordial, decongestant for the prostate (mild), depurative, digestive, emmenagogue, expectorant, febrifuge, hepatic, sedative, stimulant (particularly to the heart, brain, and pancreas), stomachic, sudorific, tonic (nerve), vasoconstrictor, vermifuge, and viricide. Benefits - Acne, asthma, belching, bronchitis, cholera, clears the sinuses, colds, cough, cramps, dermatitis, diarrhea, dysmenorrhea, dyspepsia, eczema, fainting, fevers, flatulence, flu, gaseous indigestion and irritated colon, gastralgia, halitosis, headaches, hysteria, insect bites, insufficient liver or pancreas juices, kidney stones and gallstones, mental fatigue, migraine, motion sickness, mouth or gum infections, muscular pain, nausea, nerve pain, nervous disorders, neuralgia, palpitations, paralysis, poor circulation, pruritis, purulent (itching, stinking), respiratory disorders, ringworm, scabies, sciatica, shock, sinusitis, toothache, travel sickness, tuberculosis, vertigo, and vomiting. Blends Well With - Basil, benzoin, black pepper, cypress, eucalyptus (all), geranium, grapefruit, juniper, lavender, lemon, marjoram, niaouli, pine, ravensara, rosemary, tea tree, and other mints. Safety Data Peppermint oil us non-toxic, non-irritant (except in concentration), and a possible sensitizer due to menthol content. Its not recommended for use while pregnant.
Photographic Print Recipe makes 1 ounce or 30 ml 7 to 8 drops sweet marjoram 22 to 25 drops tangerine 15 drops fennel 7 to 8 drops peppermint 1 tablespoonful or 15 ml olive oil 1 tablespoonful or 15 mo grapeseed oil 1 teaspoonful or 5 ml sesame oil Photographic Print Apply a few drops to your abdomen and massage gently in a clockwise, circular motion. Follow by placing a hot washcloth over the affected area. Let your body relax and your mind calm.
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