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ENERGIZING
Peppermint Rosemary
Mentha piperita Rosmarinus officinalis
ENERGIZING • REFRESHING ENERGIZING • STIMULATING
UPLIFTING • INVIGORATING REFRESHING • CLARIFYING
Origin: India Origin: Tunisia
Plant Part: Leaf & Stem Plant Part: Flower & Leaf
Extraction Method: Steam Distillation Extraction Method: Steam Distillation
Story: In history, the Chinese
praised mints for their tranquilizing
properties while the Greeks and Romans
added mint to milk to prevent spoilage and served the herb
after meals as a digestive aid. Peppermint essential oil is
known to give a cooling, awakening and refreshing feeling. Story: Known since antiquity, Athenians
and Romans believed Rosemary symbolized
immortality. The aroma offers an experience
of profound clarity and purification, and
can energize our thoughts and exercise
our memory.
Use: Add to coconut oil before applying directly to skin. May
add 1 drop to your favorite soap, shampoo or bath salt. Add
10 drops to diffuser for an energizing boost. May combine
with Organic Rosemary and Lavender Oils. Use: Add a few drops to coconut oil
and apply to skin or to your favorite
soap, shampoo or bath salt. Add 5 to 7
drops to a diffuser for a stimulating effect.
May combine with Organic Lemon Oil.
Applications: Body lotions, bug repellent, hand sanitizer
gels, room sprays, chest salves, lip balms, exfoliating scrubs,
cleansers, massage oils.
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Applications: Inhalers, gels for muscle aches,scalp oils,
sanitizer gels, room sprays, exfoliating scrubs, chest salves.