What is the other name of peppermint oil?
Peppermint Oil is available under the following different brand names: Lavandulae aetheroleum, Balm Mint, Black Peppermint, Brandy Mint, Curled Mint, Feuilles de Menthe, Menthe Piperita, Menthe Poivree, Our Lady’s mint, White Peppermint.
What is peppermint oil best used for?
Peppermint oil is promoted for topical use (applied to the skin) for problems like headache, muscle aches, joint pain, and itching. In aromatherapy, peppermint oil is promoted for treating coughs and colds, reducing pain, improving mental function, and reducing stress.
Where do u get peppermint oil?
Almost all grocery stores sell Peppermint oil, sometimes called peppermint essential oil, and it can be found in their health and vitamin section. This should not be confused with peppermint extract which would be in the baking section next to vanilla extract.
What is peppermint oil called in English?
Although the genus Mentha comprises more than 25 species, the one in most common use is peppermint. While Western peppermint is derived from Mentha × piperita, Chinese peppermint, or bohe, is derived from the fresh leaves of M. haplocalyx.
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| Peppermint | |
| Family: | Lamiaceae |
| Genus: | Mentha |
| Species: | M. × piperita |
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Who should not use peppermint oil?
People with a specific enzyme deficiency, called G6PD deficiency, should avoid using peppermint as an extract or oil in aromatherapy. People taking certain medications. Peppermint oil aromatherapy can inhibit an enzyme called CYP3A4, which is responsible for breaking down many types of medication.
Where to buy peppermint oil in Namibia??
It is available at the grocery stores , supermarkets and the malls in Namibia.