Elcarim Hakka Essential Oil (Mentha arvensis)

Hakka Essential Oil 

Primary Benefits:

•  Headache Relief
•  Reduces Digestive Problems
•  Cold & Cough Relief
•  Muscle Aches & Pains
•  Physical & Mental Exhaustion 

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Method of extraction: Steam distillation

Color: A colorless to pale yellowish liquid with fresh, green minty aroma

Therapeutic properties: Analgesic, antibacterial, anti infectious, anti inflammatory, antispasmodic, anti viral, carminative, cholagogue, circulatory, decongestant, digestive, emmenagogue, stimulant, stomachic, tonic

Functions : Headache, migraine, digestive problems, nausea, colic, gastrointestinal disorders, flatulence, colitis, diverticulitis, Crohn's disease, IBS, sinus congestion, muscular aches and pains, muscular injuries, spasm, sciatica, sprains, rheumatism, menstrual cramp, neuralgia, mental exhaustion, tensions, fatigue

Methods of use :

Compresses : Add 3-10 drops of essential oil. Compresses can be hot or cold. Broadly speaking, hot compresses are used on muscular aches and pains, while cold is used for any inflamed or swollen area, including sprains and strains. Hot increases circulation to the area while cold can decreased. Place the essential oil in a half cup of water (hot or cold), and then dampen the cloth in the cup, collecting the essential oil onto the cloth, squeeze out the excess water and place over the problematic area.

Diffuse: Depending on the size of the diffuser, it can be candle or ultrasonic. Add the desire drops of essential oil onto to the dish or water tank and diffuse accordingly.

Dilution : 5 drops of essential oil to 10 drops of carrier oil this methods is used in case of acute infection, when high concentration of essential oil is required but where neat essential oil would not be appropriate. Simply apply to the affected area.

Inhalation : Put steaming hot water in a bowl and add the 3-5 drops of essential oil. Cover the head with the towel, which should be large enough to reach over the sides of the bowl. Keep the face 30cm away from the water and close both eye. Inhale the steam through the nose , with each inhalation lasting around 2-3 seconds. Repeat as needed but no more than 5-10 minutes per session.

Precaution: Avoided during pregnancy and while breast feeding. Avoid using undiluted in bath and shower.

Blend well with : Bergamot, cypress, geranium, grapefruits, juniper berry, lavender, marjoram, lemon, lemongrass, lime, orange sweet, petitgrain, rosemary, tea tree, ylang ylang.