The sweet release of soothing peppermint

Those who love this little weed love it hard. This versatile plant has a scent that is recognizable instantly across the world. Renoun for its culinary applications and ability to ease multiple types of pain, this is an oil that one can consider a staple in any household. The multiple applications of this essential oil include; bug repellent, headache remedy, linen spray, midday pick me up, nausea treatment, cut sugar cravings, appetite suppressant, seasonal allergies, promote hair health, and the list goes on.

The two constituents of peppermint menthol and menthone are quite well researched and used in synthetic form in many conventional formulations. Although, I do not contest the efficacy of these pharmaceutical products, I would challenge that there are some inherent weaknesses and unwanted effects of synthetically producing an isolated or small group of isolated constituents. Some of the drawbacks include but are not limited to; molecular chirality ratios, trace levels of corrosive acids and bases or at the very least unwanted reactants; lack of synergy normally created with the interaction with hundreds of other secondary metabolites found in naturally distilled essential oils.

My favorite use of peppermint in my blends is as an analgesic and vasodilator.

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