Common Name:  Peppermint

Botanical Name: Mentha piperita

Country(ies) of Origin:  USA, France, England, Russia, Bulgaria, Italy, Hungary, Morocco and china

Processed:  Steam distilled

Part used: leaves, flowers, stems

Characteristics:  pale yellow to greenish, highly penetrating, fresh, strong, minty

Note: Top

PROPERTIES & USES:

Therapeutic: Analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, antispasmodic,
anti-viral, expectorant, digestive, nervine, parasiticidal, stimulant,
vermifugal.

Medical:
External - acne, dermatitis, bruises, ringworm, scabies, colds, headaches, insect bites, itching, vertigo

Internal: indigestion, nausea, asthma, bronchitis, sinusitis, spasmodic cough, colic, cramps, flatulence.

BLENDS with: clary sage, eucalyptus, geranium, lavender, lemon, marjoram
,rosemary and other mints.

Industry & Household uses: Flavoring agent, in pharmaceuticals, cold and cough medications and digestive remedies. Also used in many foods, and chewing gum, sweets (Candy canes!!), alcoholic and soft drinks. In cosmetics, soaps, colognes, perfumes, detergents and toothpaste!

CAUTIONS: DO NOT use in the 1st trimester of pregnancy or while
breastfeeding.
Do not use on children under 2. Avoid in cases of heart disease, fever
or epilepsy and homeopathy.  Don't use on sensitive skin - use sparingly.
Good to do a  skin patch test.
*Any essential oils - ingested in large amounts can be fatal.*
*Keep out of reach of children.*

<<<<<<<<<BLENDS TO TRY>>>>>>>>>>>
ALERTNESS MIST SPRAY
40 drops Bergamot
40 drops Grapefruit
40 drops Peppermint
30 drops Juniper berry
25 drops Lavender
 4 ounces of pure water.
Shake and spray from a mist sprayer.
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For your BATH or MASSAGE

TO SOOTHE ACHING MUSCLES
4 drops peppermint
4 drops thyme
4 drops lavender
3 drops marjoram
5ml any carrier oil.
Mix the essential oils first then add to the carrier oil.
Massage to affected areas.
This blend can also be added (about half) to the bath tub.
People with sensitive skin should use cautiously as
stated above peppermint can be a skin irritant.
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BODY POWDER
10 drops peppermint
10 drops spruce
5 drops clove
5 drops spearmint
2 tablespoons (30ml) Corn starch
Apply to skin as needed to feel refreshed and comfortable.
 
 

The Facial Sauna
Steam is a great way to use essential oils. Most people don't have full body sauna's but we can still enjoy the simple Facial Sauna.
 

1) Heat water and set the pan or (pour water in a bowl) where you can sit comfortably next to it.  (On the kitchen table is a good place).

2) Place about 8 drops of an essential oil in the steaming water.

3) Place a towel over the back of your head, place your face over the steam and then pull the end of the towel around the pan to help capture the steam.

4) Hold your face about 12 inches away from the water and close your eyes. Some essential oils an easily irritate your eyes.

5) Steam for about a minute or so, then remove your head and take a few fresh breaths of air.

6) Go back under the towel again.  Repeat the covering & uncovering for 5 to 10 minutes at the most.

You can use this steam method for inhalation of essential oils should you have a cold or other upper respiratory infection or irritation. Using a drop of eucalyptus or peppermint will quickly open your airways.

Just about any oil can be used to give a facial sauna. Please check sensitivity if you are not sure you could have a reaction.

Some commonly used oils include Lavender, Jasmine, Geranium, Neroli, Rose and Ylang ylang.

For sensitive skin try Chamomile, Helichrsym and of course Lavender.

You can always blend a couple drops of these and other oils to make a favorite blend!

When finished with the sauna, rinse your face with cool (not cold) water and pat dry with a soft cloth. Apply lotions or creams as you normally would!

Hello Everyone,

Here is our second issue with the new format. Many of you have replied and are very happy with the new look.   Thank you for the positive replies.  For those wonderful patrons and subscribers that like to print out a copy,  we will continue to have a printable friendly link for you to follow so you can print it for your aromatherapy files. for those of you who would like to write us to let us know what you think,  Please e-mail us .

To all our Wonderful Customers!!! When you place an order between November 24 and December 15th. We'll put your name in the drawing for a diffuser and then on December 15,   some lucky customer will be sent one of theSnowman or Christmas Tree diffusers!!   We plan on shipping it out on December 16 or 17th so hopefully it should arrive in time for Christmas.   (Should the winner of the drawing be one of our Customers that only purchase unscented products, we will send you the equivalent value in the unscented product of your choice!)
We are having so much fun this holiday we might just have to dig deeper into our shelves and give a away a couple other items.  We'll announce the winner(s) on our Opening page of the online Catalog.

To let everyone know, at this time we are fully stocked with all products. (If an item becomes unavailable we try to post the "out of stock" status and when it should be available ASAP).  You will be notified by e-mail if an item is suddenly unavailable.  If you order an item that is posted as "out of stock" your entire order will be shipped once that item is available.
 Currently orders are being shipped out within 48-72 hours of us receiving them.  Delivery is by the Post Office  - Priority Mail -  which means up to 3 days delivery time from the day of shipping.   We still encourage everyone to order early.
If you experience difficulty with the shopping cart - which occurs rarely but can happen  - give us a call,  we will gladly take your order over the phone.  If you get our voice mail (messaging) leave numbers we can reach you at in the morning between 8:30 AM and 1:00 PM and again in the evening between 7:00 PM and 10:00 PM  This is Central time.  We will return you call as quickly as we can.

If you don't want to use a credit card to order and would like to have the order arrive by Christmas you will need to send a Money Order and we must receive it by Dec 15th.

We have added the new Aroma Shell electric diffuser.  These diffusers are easy to use and very handsome. They have a stainless steel well where you place several drops of your favorite essential oils. Turn on the unit and in a few minutes the well will heat and the scent will be diffused into the air. Clean up is easy. Once the bowl cools down, simple wipe away any residue or oil with a paper towel. The Aroma Shell comes in two colors, Sand and Cobalt Blue.  This item sells for under $20.00.

Remember any diffuser with a few bottles of oils make a wonderful inexpensive gift for any one.  We have several New Travel, Sampler and Giftsets available too.  The Travel sets come with several oils or blends and a handy jute covered travel case.  Perfect for any aromatherapy enthusiast.   Decoder Kits are great for the beginner as are any of the other kits.

Don't forget, we have brought back the 2 oz bottles of the unscented products to make it easier for those wanting to experiment.  Also these make great stocking stuffers.  The Perfume balms are great stocking stuffers too!

Hope this helps a little.  As always if we can help you at any time with your aromatherapy questions, please don't hesitate to e-mail us.

‘til next month,

Yours in Aromatherapy,
Alan and Penny

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