PEPPERMINT | mentha piperita
Peppermint essential oil is one of the most versatile of essential oils. It is often referred to as a ‘Universal Oil’ due to its many uses and wideranging benefits. It's an essential oil that is essential to any home apothecary or first aid kit for the wide range of uses and benefits, which you can read about, below. Essential oil of Peppermint is widely used as a 'pick-me-up', energizer, refresher and pain reliever. It's many uses include digestive support, headache relief, and more. Peppermint is a flavor that is widely used for teas, candies, breath fresheners and beverages - although the flavoring for such products is often simply a chemical imitation of the pure essential oil of the peppermint plant. BACKGROUND Peppermint essential oil is the consumate mult-tasker - wearing many 'hats'. It's uplifting, cooling, and refreshing in nature, while also effectively releiving pain, fever, congestion, boosting energy and more. Perhaps best known for its influence on the digestive system