Lotus Mint oil 60 ml
Lotus
Lotus
Description
Mint has been used since ancient times. The Egyptians were the first to appreciate its uniqueness – the dried leaves of the plant were found in the tombs of the pharaohs. In Western and Eastern medicine, mint was considered as the main medicine for the normalization of digestion, antibacterial and antispasmodic. Peppermint essential oil retains all the valuable qualities of the plant.
Properties and indications
Peppermint oil is a mixture of several substances: levomenthol, azulene and various flavonoids. Levomenthol has a characteristic smell of “mint chill”, has analgesic and antispasmodic properties, so it is often isolated from mint oil and used as a separate substance in medicine, food industry and perfumery.
The main ways to use peppermint essential oil
Aromatherapy (inhalation of vapors of essential oils)
For the prevention and treatment of SARS
Peppermint essential oil disinfects the air, destroying viruses and bacteria in it. When inhaled, peppermint oil vapors also disinfect the respiratory tract and reduce swelling of the nasal mucosa. Therefore, it is difficult to underestimate the benefits of peppermint oil for nasal congestion. It is often included in the composition of the means to combat the common cold and the treatment of acute respiratory viral infections.
Against stress
Peppermint oil contains 50 to 70% menthol, which relaxes muscles and stimulates the nervous system. The aroma of mint soothes, reduces stress, eliminates anxiety.
For headaches, motion sickness
Peppermint oil has an antispasmodic effect on the vessels of the brain and coronary vessels, therefore, it alleviates the condition with kinetosis (sickness), fainting, dizziness, headache. For example, when motion sickness in transport, a few drops are applied to a handkerchief or napkin and kept with you.
External use
For bruises, varicose veins
Peppermint essential oil improves blood flow, accelerates the resorption of blood clots, hematomas, and strengthens the walls of blood vessels. Compresses will help to achieve a positive result. But remember that the essential oil must be diluted with base oils – corn, sunflower, olive, jojoba, argan, etc. Normalization of blood circulation is important when legs are tired after a long walk. To get rid of discomfort, heaviness in the legs, massage with mint oil or special creams, which include it, will help. Thanks to its antispasmodic and analgesic properties, peppermint oil reduces the intensity of pain in rheumatism and neuralgia. A few drops are mixed with carrier oil and rubbed into the area of concern.
The use of peppermint oil in cosmetology
To get rid of inflammation on the skin, stimulate its recovery, peppermint oil is added to face or body creams. In cosmetology, other properties of the oil are also used: it promotes the production of its own collagen by the skin, and maintains healthy skin color.
For hair care
Peppermint oil refreshes the scalp, gives hair shine, and eliminates dandruff. It is especially useful for oily hair.
For warming, cough and inflammation control
Mint oil activates the metabolism in the area of application, and levomenthol, which is part of mint oil, causes a feeling of warmth. Thanks to these properties, creams and gels with peppermint essential oil will be useful when a person is cold – to warm up faster and restore the normal functioning of the immune system. Peppermint oil relaxes the respiratory muscles associated with the bronchi and trachea, which makes coughing easier. Therefore, at the first sign of a cold, including a dry cough, you can rub with peppermint oil.
Composition
Peppermint oil contains menthol, 30-40% consists of omega-3 fatty acids, iron, magnesium, calcium, vitamin A, vitamin C and important minerals such as potassium, manganese.
Directions for use
In case of stress, anxiety, muscle tension and joint pain, massage is performed on problem areas twice a day.
For skin rashes, a tablespoon of peppermint oil can be mixed with 5 drops of tea tree oil and a tablespoon of jojoba oil and apply a piece of cotton wool to acne areas twice a day.
To nourish the scalp and resist hair loss, use a spoonful of oil with a spoonful of olive oil and mix well, then massage the scalp for 5 minutes and leave for 40 minutes, and wash your hair with warm water with an appropriate shampoo and repeat twice a week.
Contraindications
It is not recommended to use peppermint oil for babies and pregnant women.
Exclude it for people with allergies.
Storage
Store in a cool dry place, protected from direct sunlight, at a temperature not exceeding 25°C.
Package
Carton box holds instructions, a 60 ml bottle and a dropper.