Peppermint oil

Peppermint oi is extracted from the herbs of the mentha x piperita. Peppermint oil is products in large quantities around the world for differing purposes. Most oils produced in the USA and China are for menthol production to go in products like chewing gun, mints, cough lozenges and foods. They are grown for this purpose and are highly standardised. Peppermint oil is produced in France and England, mainly for therapeutic purposes, minimally doctored for natural therapies.

Index

Scents

Uses

Major Growing Regions

Toxicology

Therapeutic Uses

Value and Pricing

Also See

Resources

References

Scents

Strong zesty top note

Uses

Aromatherapy, therapeutic, Pharmaceutics, Food and Flavouring industry

Major Growing Regions

USA (Pacific Northwest) - Aug
China - Jul to Aug - Nov to Dec
England
France
USA (Midwest) - Jul to Aug
India - May to Aug
Paraguay - Dec to Apr
Turkey - May to Aug

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Toxicology

Recommended Dosages and Quantities - Possiably one of the best guides around to learn more about theraputic essential oil safety in massage and aromatherapy is Robert Tisserands Essential Oils Safety Guide, in the back is a guide covering safety with most essential oils. disclaimer toxicology is a guide and consult a qualified medical practitioner on the dosage that is right for your.

Therapeutic Uses

stimulating, reduces inflammation, strengthening stimulat. Settles motion sickness and general nausea and migraines, head aches. Antiseptic. Effective against irritable colon, indigestion and flatulence. Strengthens ad regenerated the liver.

Information on theraputic uses are only a guide and you should consult a professional manuals of aromatherapy for more information.

Value and Pricing

Produced in high volume and demands a relatively low price on the market compared to other essential oils products.

Also See

List of essential oils
Aromatherapy Oil

Resources

1. Books and Reports - Excellent resources

2 . Articles - Published information on Essential Oils

3. Discuss - Essential Oil Community Forums

4. Buy Peppermint oil - The Aroma Marketplace

References

I highly recommend the references used below. They have been invaluable in compiling this definiation of Peppermint oil and all the writers are experts in their fields. Oilganic has a comprehensive library of books and reports on essential oils.

1. Advanced Aromatherapy - The Science of Essential Oil Therapy, Kurt Schnaubelt, PH.D.

2. The World of Aromatherapy, edited by Jeanne Rose and Susan Earle

3. Medical Aromatherapy Healing with Essential Oils, Kurt Schnaubelt

5.The Complete Book of Essential Oils and Aromatherapy: Over 600 Natural, Non-Toxic and Fragrant Recipes to Create Health - Beauty - a Safe Home Environment, Valerie Ann Worwood

Disclaimer
This information is just a guide and readers should consult their medical practitioner before using essential oils.