Peppermint Hydrolat
Peppermint hydrolat is digestive and cooling.
Peppermint has a wide range of therapeutic uses and is a versatile hydrolat to keep in the kitchen and bathroom cupboards.
This common garden herb is one of many mint varieties. It grows to around 2 feet high and is very aromatic. Peppermint has been used in many forms throughout history for digestive problems of all varieties.
Hydrolats are the aromatic waters produced by the steam distillation of botanical material, usually during the production of essential oils. Hydro means water and lat comes from the word for milk, because when fresh these waters can be cloudy or milky from the suspended soluble plant extracts.
Hydrolats are gentle and effective. They contain only the most water-soluble chemicals from the plant material plus microscopic drops of the essential oils. They may be used undiluted without problems but it is usually unnecessary as they are just as effective in dilution – less can be more! Generally calming and soothing.
How to use
SKIN |
Use hydrolats as facial spritzers. Either use 50/50 with purified water or undiluted. |
ROOM FRESHENERS |
Spray liberally around pets, cooking areas, bedrooms and other areas of your environment. |
BATHS |
Add up to 100ml to an adult bath and 50ml to a child’s bath |
COMPRESS |
Soak a cloth in hydrosol and compress to ease everyday stresses and strains. For a cold compress use a cold cloth and for warm, use a warm cloth. |
Suitable for : All skin