Background: Peppermint belongs to the Labiate family, and the oil is produced by distilling flowering tops and leaves. It is native to Europe but is cultivated all around the world.

Properties: Cooling, invigorating, carminative, expectorant, antiseptic, febrifuge, decongestant, deodoriser.

Precautions: DO NOT USE DURING PREGNANCY OR IF BREAST FEEDING. DO NOT USE IF TAKING HOMEOPATHIC REMEDIES.

Physical Uses: Colds/flu, headache, migraine, sinusitis, catarrh, coughs, hot flushes, inflammation, insect repellent, indigestion, travel sickness, hot aching feet.

Emotional Uses: Lethargy, mental anguish, depression.