Peppermint

Peppermint (Mentha piperita)

Constituents:

Phenol Alcohols (menthol): 34-44%

Ketones: 15-25%

Monoterpenes: 6-15%

Sesquiterpenes: 5-10%

Esters: 4-9%

Oxides: 3-9%

Furanoids: 3-8%

Alcohols: 2-6%

Sesquiterpenols: 1-2%

Furanocoumarins: 0-1%

Suphides: 0-1%

Indications:

• irritable bowel

• sinus and nasal congestion

• respiratory congestion

• stomach upset

• bad breath.

• appetite suppressant

Dose/application (several times a day or as needed)

• For irritable bowel or stomach upset:

  • place one drop of Peppermint oil in a glass of water and drink.

  • For tea, add 1 Tbsp honey or agave nectar with one drop of Peppermint oil to a cup of steaming water (not boiling) and sip.

• For nasal or sinus congestion:

  • place one drop of Peppermint oil under the nostril and breathe deeply.

  • place one drop of Peppermint oil with salt water (saline) in a Neti pot or nasal spray and irrigate nose.

  • place one drop of Peppermint in pan of steamy water and inhale through nose

  • place one drop on the tongue, close mouth, press tongue to the roof of mouth and breath deeply through nose.

• For respiratory congestion: place one drop of Peppermint oil directly on the skin covering the chest or throat.

• For bad breath and appetite suppression:

  • one drop of Peppermint oil on the tongue several times a day.

  • one drop of Peppermint oil in a glass of water. Drink several glasses a day.

Warnings:

• Irritating to the eyes (oils will remain on the skin after washing with soap and water),

• May worsen gastric reflux in some people as it relaxes the distal esophageal sphincter.

• Applied topically may feel warm or hot so several drops of carrier oil (e.g. olive oil) may be needed for dilution.

• For nose irrigation, peppermint oil will cause burning or hot sensation but will resolve over 10-15 minutes.

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