Peppermint is an aromatic herb in the mint family. It’s a hybrid mint that’s a cross between spearmint and watermint. It can be found naturally in North America and Europe.
Peppermint essential oil can be extracted from the leaves of the peppermint plant and is used for a variety of purposes. It has a sharp odor that’s cool and refreshing, and the taste is similar. You may be familiar with the coolness in your mouth after you consume something with a peppermint flavor.
The main chemical components of peppermint oil are menthol and menthone. However, there are many more as well.
Peppermint Essential oil is a must have in any massage oil, when used properly either on its own or as combination oil with another fragrance, its has the immediate ability to open up the pores, This econgest the airways and immediately relieve the body of stress.
When used as scalp massage, it calms the nerves and reduces itching of the scalp, also stimulates hair growth.