Essential Oils
Peppermint Essential Oil
A hybrid of watermint and spearmint, Peppermint is a useful herb which provides the natural menthol that serves as the active ingredient in both our Redfeather Pain Spray and Redfeather Wellness Roll-On products.
Its medicinal properties have been know to ancient civilizations as far back as 1500 BC when Peppermint was used as an essential oil as well as a dietary supplement and herbal tea.
Features & Benefits
Peppermint Essential Oil is used in alternative medicine and aromatherapy for many health benefits:
- Fights infection with its antiviral properties
- Helps with alertness
- Soothes tension headaches and tight muscles
- Soothes menstrual cramps
Lavender Essential Oil
Lavender, a member of the mint family, has been used as a medicinal and culinary herb for over 2500 years. Its name is derived from Latin roots which refer to its beautiful colour and ancient use in bath products.
In kitchens around the world, Lavender is admired for its delicate floral taste. It is commonly used in teas and confectioneries.
Features & Benefits
Lavender Essential Oil is believed to provide many health and wellness benefits, including:
- provides a calming effect and aids with relaxation by reducing feelings of anxiety and stress
- relieves pain associated with tension headaches
- fights respiratory infection and cough
- is an excellent bug repellent and pain reliever for insect bites
Rose Essential Oil
Rose is a beautiful ornamental plant with over 100 varietals cultivated all over our planet. Its essential oils have been popularly used for both medicinal purposes and perfumery.
Other parts of the plant, like the rose hip, are used in cooking for their unique flavour and as a rich source of Vitamin C.
Features & Benefits
Rose Essential Oil is believed to provide these wonderful benefits:
- strengthens hair and skin
- relieves symptoms of menstruation and menopause
- aids with relaxation and invokes positive thought