Mentha Piperita
(english version)
Peppermint is one of the oldest and most highly regarded herbs for soothing digestion. Jean Valnet, MD, studied peppermint’s effect on the liver and respiratory systems.
Alan Hirsch, MD, studied peppermint’s ability to directly affect the brain’s satiety center (the ventromedial nucleus of the hypothalamus), which triggers a sensation of fullness after meals. A highly regarded digestive stimulant.
Medical Properties :
Anti-inflammatory,a
Antitumoral
Antiparasitic (worms)
Antibacterial
Antiviraln
Atifungalg
Gallbladder/digestive stimulant
Pain relieving
Curbs appetite
Uses :
Rheumatism/arthritis
Respiratory infections (pneumonia, tuberculosis, etc.)
Obesity
Viral infections (herpes simplex, herpes zoster, cold sores, human papilloma virus, etc.)
Fungal infections/candida
Digestive problems
Headachesa
Nusea
Skin conditions (itchy skin, varicose veins, eczema, psoriasis, dermatitis)
Scoliosis/lumbago/back problems
Fragrant Influence :
Purifying and stimulating to the conscious mind.
Research indicates that peppermint aroma, inhaled during mental tasks, may help attention, performance, and focus (Barker, et al., 2003).
Peppermint may also be an effective appetite suppressant when inhaled (Hirsch and Gomez, 1995). University of Kiel researchers found that peppermint lessened headache pain in a double-blind, placebo-controlled, cross-over study.
Technical Data :
Botanical Family => Lamiaceae
Plant Origin => North America, Mediterranean area, Great Britain
Extraction Method => Steam distilled from leaves and stems
Key Constituents :
Menthol (25-50%)
Menthone (12-44%)
Menthofuran (0.5- 5%)
1.8-Cineole (Eucalyptol) (1-8%)
Isomenthone (1-7%)
Neomenthol (1.5-7%)
Pulegone (0.5-3%)
Menthyl Acetate (1- 18%)
ORAC: 37,300 µTE/100g
Directions :
Aromatic => Diffuse up to 1 hour 3 times daily or directly inhale. Inhale 5-10 times a day to curb appetite.
Topical => Dilute 1 drop essential oil with 4 drops V-6 or other pure carrier oil and apply 1-2 drops on location, abdomen, temples, chakras, and/or Vita Flex points.
To improve concentration, alertness, and memory, place 1-2 drops on the tongue.
Cautions :
Avoid contact with eyes, mucous membranes, sensitive skin, or fresh wounds or burns.
Do not apply on infants younger than 18 months of age.
Peppermint Vitality™
Directions :
Dietary ⬇️
Put 2 drops in a capsule => Take 3 times daily.
Source => Life Science; Publishing, Life Science. Essential Oils Pocket Reference 8th Edition