Peppermint essential oil, 10 ml

Internally: 2–5 drops a day on 1 tsp of honey, dissolved in a glass of warm water.

Externally: aromatherapy, massage, gargling, inhalation, baths, sauna, vaginal douches.

Caution! Peppermint oil is harmless when taken by mouth in amounts normally found in food and when used externally. It may reduce iron absorption if taken at the same time as iron supplements, so leave at least 3 hours between them. Peppermint oil increases the absorption of quercetin when taken at the same time, so a 3-hour interval between them is also needed. An overdose causes insomnia!

Contraindications: people with epilepsy, hypochondriacs, breastfeeding women, pregnant women, people intolerant to peppermint oil.

Caution! This product is not a medicine! It should not be used as a substitute for a varied and balanced diet! Do not exceed the recommended daily dose!

If taken together with medicinal products, consult a pharmacist!

*The effects, methods of use and dosages cited in Botalife's articles and in the leaflets enclosed with each product apply only to Botalife-branded products, for which Botalife guarantees the concentration, purity, quality and origin of the oils.

1. Soothes and relaxes muscles, especially those of the back and head.
2. Care for sore sinuses: inhaling the vapours of the oil clears the sinuses.
3. Relieves sore throats and is therefore a useful remedy for colds, flu, sinusitis, asthma and bronchitis.
4. Relieves joint pain: massage with a combination of peppermint and lavender oil.
5. Reduces hunger: take a few breaths from the bottle of peppermint oil.
6. An alternative to so-called energy drinks, it is used for chronic fatigue syndrome.
7. Stimulates the scalp when 2–3 drops of peppermint oil are added to shampoo, and helps remove dandruff.
8. Relieves allergies:peppermint oil is very effective at relaxing the muscles of the nasopharynx and clears pollen.
9. Improves concentration.
10. Works against itching and rashes.
11. Lowers fever thanks to its cooling effect, so it is very useful for children with a high temperature – mix a few drops of peppermint oil with coconut oil and rub onto the soles of the feet.
12. A natural insect repellent: ticks, ants, cockroaches, spiders, mosquitoes, mice, lice.
13. Skin health: peppermint oil has a soothing effect on skin inflammation, especially in combination with lavender oil. Rubbed into the skin, it helps with eczema and psoriasis.
14. Treating acne: thanks to its antimicrobial properties, peppermint oil is a useful ingredient in anti-acne preparations.
15. Against headaches: peppermint oil improves blood circulation and relaxes stiff muscles and stomach cramps, so it relieves headaches caused by such symptoms.
16. Hair growth: peppermint oil is used in many high-quality anti-hair-loss products, as it can thicken and nourish damaged hair.
17. Relief from sunburn: peppermint oil hydrates sunburnt skin and relieves the pain of the burn. It works well in combination with coconut oil.
18. Treating irritable bowel syndrome: taken internally, peppermint oil helps overcome the problems of this syndrome in 75% of patients, according to scientific research.
19. Improves gas, bloating and intestinal cramps.
20. Freshens breath and reduces tooth decay.
21. Reduces dizziness and nausea (inhaled): the effect is especially pronounced after chemotherapy.
22. Benefits for difficulty breathing: it widens the airways.
23. For colic in infants, with no side effects.
24. Relieves teething pain in young children: rub into the gums as a 1:1 mixture with coconut oil.
25. Helps hormonal balance and relieves the symptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome.
26. For cancer: clinical studies show that peppermint oil contains menthol, which inhibits the growth of prostate cancer.