Peppermint essential oil is one that I often overlook when using oils in therapy for some reason. But I used it without fail every time I travel as I find that inhaling it from a tissue was incredibly helpful to prevent any nausea or anxiety when travelling. I now find that I have used it for so many years (literally decades) for this purpose that I can just close my eyes on take-off when flying and I can smell it!
For skin a tiny amount is all you need as an anti-itch (blended in an oil/cream and peppermint is extremely helpful also in aftersun to soothe skin.
I use peppermint leaf tea as a digestive aid and is my favourite herbal tea. A small amount of Peppermint essential oil 1/2 drops only can be carefully blended with a vegetable oil and massage the stomach/abdomen in a clockwise direction for indigestion and digestive issues.
In our own products, I use peppermint essential oil as an active ingredient in our highly effective Midges & Mozzie Balm. Prevents and also soothes after any bites.
Our top 10 uses of peppermint oil
1. soothing on the digestive system
2. for nausea & travel sickness 3. for mental fatigue 4. with a cold compress for headaches 5. relief from neuralgia & muscle aches 6. for colds & flu 7. sinus issues 8. relief of skin itching/irritation 9. aids clear thinking & concentration
Peppermint Essential oil is steam distilled and is perennial herb native to Europe and was brought to USA later. USA is now a large producer of peppermint essential oil. It is pale yellow or olive coloured. It has a strong minty fragrance. Peppermint has been used since ancient times as a flavour. It is best to use peppermint during the day rather than evening/before bed, as it can be a stimulant.
When using essential oils where you have specific medical problems always contact a qualified aromatherapist or consult with your GP
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Reflexology foot balm – for tired and overworked feet, providing deep moisturising qualities.
Natural lip balm – provides a protective and soothing layer to give you soft lips.
Nervous Exhaustion Bath and Body Oil – to be used in the bath to help you wind down and relax.
Love essential oil blend – Soothe troubled emotions, calm frustrations and irritations. Use a couple of drops of this blend in an oil burner or diffuser, on a tissue by your bed, or diluted in a carrier oil of your choice for use on the body.
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Gardeners Hand Balm is one of our best selling products, which contains our own hand harvested comfrey. Great for this time of year for all gardening hands. Many customers are not gardeners, but love using this extra rich moisturising balm for restoring skin on all types of hands.
Great healing & moisturising for hands that may be:
cut,
grazed,
chapped,
roughened
dry
sore
or simply exhausted.
Recommended to use as a treatment for tired hands at the end of the day. Keep by your bedside. After application this very rich, nourishing balm soaks into your skin to moisturise, soothe and protect. Our own wildcrafted comfrey is one of the main ingredients in the balm, which helps your skin regenerate while the organic essential oils heal, soothe and protect. Lavender for its antiseptic and skin healing properties, rose geranium is so balancing for all types of skin, and lemon to give a protective antiseptic & bactericidal properties. We get so many clients feeding back that they notice
after a few days application how different their hands feel. A little goes a very long way with the Balm. As it is so rich, only a small amount needs to be used in each application, and makes this an economic, as well as highly effective hand balm.
We also have many customers who like to use this for hands that have rheumatism and arthritis as the comfrey and lavender in the balm can be extremely helpful for these conditions with regular use.
We don’t use any preservatives in the Gardeners Hand Balm, as they are not necessary. We use organic rosemary extract as an anti-oxidant for promoting the Balms longevity. So you can be assured that you are using a totally natural product.
The Gardeners Hand Balm is available in a 60ml glass jar, ideal for recycling.
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