Mint oil is one of the most inexpensive and available essential oils, which is explained by the prevalence of this plant in all countries of the world. It is a greenish liquid, which has a menthol flavor with a touch of camphor. In aromatic compositions, its smell dominates the smell of most other essential oils. Obtained oil from the fresh or dried ground part of the plant by steam distillation.
Mint oil is widely used in the food industry, pharmacology, perfumery, folk medicine and cosmetology. Its composition and properties have been thoroughly studied, but it should be borne in mind that, depending on the type of mint and the place of its growth, the characteristics may differ slightly. Consider the properties inherent in all types of mint oil, and we list some ways to use it at home.
Useful properties of mint essential oil
Essential oil of peppermint is able to exert the following effect on the human body:
- pain reliever;
- antispasmodic;
- sedative;
- bronchodilator;
- choleretic;
- diuretic;
- antipyretic;
- absorbable;
- antioxidant;
- tonic;
- immunomodulating;
- anti-inflammatory, etc.
Ways of using mint oil
- In case of painful sensations, peppermint essential oil should be mixed with any fatty oil (5 drops of mint oil per teaspoon base) and rubbed into the areas of pain localization on the skin (for example, in the temporal region, abdomen, joints, muscles).
- To get rid of bad smell from the mouth , you should add this oil when brushing your teeth to the toothpaste (enough 1 drop).
- When herpetic rashes to eliminate itching and pain, early healing, it is recommended to apply a spot of pure mint oil to the bubbles.
- With fainting, this oil can be used instead of ammonia to bring the victim to life by dripping a couple of drops of the drug on a napkin and bringing it to his nose.
- Inhalations with mint oil using an aroma lamp are useful for colds, respiratory diseases, dizziness, fatigue, emotional and mental overstrain, nausea, anxiety, tachycardia.
- Peppermint oil can be used to enrich cosmetology products for facial skin care with wrinkles , enlarged pores, increased skin fatness. Add it should be in an amount of not more than 2 drops per tablespoon of base.
- When applied to the hair, mint oil shows the properties of a good agent for shine and activation of growth, a prolonged sense of freshness, and rid of dandruff. The easiest way is to add it to finished masks and hair balms, previously diluted in any base oil (1 drop of essential on a teaspoon base).