Benefits of Japanese Mint

Benefits of Japanese Mint

Curious about the benefits of Japanese Mint at Le Reve Spa? This month Le Reve is celebrating the refreshing and therapeutic properties of our Japanese Mint. Mint has been used for medicinal and holistic properties for centuries. 

Mint oils are one of the most popular and widely used essential oil because of its chemical components such as methanol and isomenthonone. 

Treat yourself to our August Spa Special the Japanese Mint Spa Treatment at Le Reve Organic Spa and Boutique!

Japanese Mint Oil

Japanese Mint is a plant. The oil is removed from the parts of the plant that grow above ground to be used for medicinal purposes.

Benefits of Mint

Some of the many benefits from this wonderful plant are that it is a natural muscle relaxant and can help to reduce muscular spasms and nerve pain. According to the Journal of Advanced Scientific Research Mint is a natural analgesic, meaning that it member of the group of drugs used to relieves pain. [drugs.com]
Mint is naturally refreshing for more reasons than you would think! Did you know that mint is a diaphoretic meaning it helps induces sweating, naturally allowing your system to cool itself.
Mint helps to alleviate itchiness, and hives.

It contains 95% menthol and can assist in the reduction of swelling in the upper respiratory tract, helping you to breathe more freely!
The scent of mint is naturally stimulating and can help alleviate some symptoms of ADHD.
As a natural astringent, mint can help shrink pores contributing to the appearance of clear and toned skin!

Treat yourself to this months Lemon and Mint Refresher Facial at Le Reve Organic Spa & Boutique 

Additional Benefits of Mint

Mint also has medicinal properties when ingested. According to the Journal of Advanced Scientific Research mint can be used for medicinal therapy to combat flatulence. It is a natural antispasmodic(patient.info.com) which means that it is a medicines which can help to control some symptoms that arise from the gut (intestines) such as gut spasm. Mint is an antiemetic herb, which means it can be used to treat the effects of nausea and vomiting such as motion sickness, the side effects of opioid analgesics, general anesthetics, and chemotherapy.

Reserve your relaxing spa treatment at Le Reve Organic Spa and Boutique today...and remember to add mint!

 

Although Le Reve Organic Spa & Boutique has wonderful treatments which are offered year round this Spa Special will only be available through the month of August so hurry up and reserve your Japanese Mint Treatments with your next relaxing spa service today

See you at the spa!_Bridgette, Chemist and Skincare Specialist

You may also call 805-564-2977 to book with a Le Reve Spa Coordinator!

Le Reve Organic Spa and Boutique

www.le-reve.com

21 W Gutierrez St Santa Barbara Ca 93101

805-564-2977

Ref: Journal of Advanced Scientific Research; Prakash N and Yunus M. International Journal of Environment, 2013;2:16-25 Ref: WebMD; Japanese Mint

Muscle Cramps or Spasms?

If you are having muscle cramps or spasms a great natural way to help calm and relieve the pain is peppermint. A little bit of peppermint essential oil on the problem are will help relax the muscles. 

Here in the spa we do carry many essential oils and the Jurlique Peppermint Oil is definitely one of my favorites. Peppermint has many great uses, so you will not regret the purchase! You can stop into our organic boutique or purchase this product by going to our online store. Enjoy!

Below are some other useful uses and benefits.

Uses and Benefits of Peppermint Oil

Peppermint oil is often used in aromatherapy, or the use of essential oils to support health. Studies have found that aromatherapy is effective in relieving anxiety, pain, and vomiting, as well as improving memory. The aroma of peppermint oil has been shown to improve memory and raise alertness.
According to findings, peppermint oil exhibits antiviral, antimicrobial, antifungal, antioxidant, analgesic, radioprotective, and antiedema properties.
Below are other common uses of peppermint oil:

• Relief for Stomach Problems
Peppermint oil is a safe and effective alternative to medications like Buscopan in reducing colonic spasms. It eases abdominal pain by allowing gas to pass through easily. Peppermint oil also provides relief for indigestion and upset stomach.
Research has also shown that peppermint oil is effective in improving the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Another show that it has helped reduce total irritable bowel syndrome score by 50 percent among 75 percent of the participants.
Peppermint contains large concentrations of menthol and is twice as potent in the essential oil form in decreasing smooth muscle spasm and blocking calcium channels in the gut.

• Respiratory Benefits
Peppermint oil can be used as an expectorant and decongestant. It can clear up phlegm in your respiratory tract when used as a chest rub or inhaled through a vaporizer.
The essential oil may also provide benefits to individuals with tuberculosis. Researchers found that when inhaled, the oil can help decrease tuberculosis-induced inflammation and prevent the disorder from worsening or recurring.
Peppermint oil can also work against asthma as it contains rosmarinic acid, which helps curb inflammation-causing chemicals that may cause the condition.

• Pain Relief
Peppermint is beneficial in addressing pain. It can be used to relieve sore muscles when used with massage or added to bath water. Dabbing a few drops on your wrist or inhaling the aroma can reduce headache pain. Like with sore muscles, it can be massaged onto your temples.

• Positive Effect on Cancer-Related Treatments
Peppermint oil can substitute drugs that address chemotherapy-induced nausea. It can also help treat hot flashes in women receiving treatment for breast cancer.

• Treatment of Herpes Infections
Peppermint oil was found to have a beneficial effect on drug-resistant herpes simplex virus when applied topically. Because of its lipophilic nature, peppermint oil is able to pass through the skin, making it an ideal treatment against recurrent herpes infection^.
Using peppermint oil on shingles rash also improves pain induced by the disease.

• Hair and Skin Health
Mixing peppermint oil into massage oils, shampoos, body washes, and lotions gives these products antiseptic and antimicrobial properties, helping cool skin and eliminate dandruff or lice from your scalp. It can also improve frizzy hair and may contribute to hair growth.
Peppermint oil can aid in oil secretion in skin, therefore preventing acne. It can also heal cracked lips, which is why it's often an ingredient in lip balms.

• Dental Health
Peppermint oil extract is shown to be more effective than the mouthwash chemical chlorhexidine in preventing the development of biofilm that contribute to cavities. It can also prevent bad breath. To use, just add one to two drops to your toothpaste.

• Comfort for Stress and Nervous System Problems
Due to its energizing effects, peppermint oil is used to manage stress and treat nervous disorders and mental fatigue. Studies suggest that the essential oil may have an effect similar to psychostimulants, as shown in a study involving mice.

In addition to these health benefits, peppermint oil can also be used as a natural insect repellent. The cooling sensation provided by peppermint can also help relieve itching caused by insects by blocking the sensation.

 

Keep Your Cool Santa Barbara

Treat yourself to this wonderful Spa Offer this October at Le Reve Organic Spa & Boutique

Japanese Mint Oil

 Japanese Mint is a plant. The oil is removed from the parts of the plant that grow above ground to be used for medicinal purposes. Some of the many benefits from this wonderful spa treatment are that it is a natural muscle relaxant and can help to reduce muscular spasms and nerve pain. It also helps to alleviate itchiness, and hives. It contains 95% menthol and can assist in the reduction of swelling in the upper respiratory tract as a result. The scent is naturally stimulating and can help alleviate some symptoms of ADHD

Although Le Reve has wonderful massage services which are offered year round this 1-Hr Massage Spa Offering will only be available through the month of October 2015 so hurry up and reserve your Japanese Mint Healing Stone Massage Spa Special, Japanese 1-Hr Massage,  Japanese Mint Hand and Foot Scrub,  today!

You may also call 805-564-2977 to book with a Le Reve Spa Coordinator!

Healing Properties of Jurlique's Pure Essential Oils

Hello Spa Lovers!

Scented candles and essential oils are relaxing and smell delicious... but most importantly, they have healing properties that can help a variety of problems!  Jurlique has a variety of amazing pure essential oil scents, that can help to calm and balance your world!  

Here are some of the benefits that each scent can provide: 

Peppermint Pure Essential Oil:  Peppermint temporarily relieves headaches, sinusitis, mucous congestion, and symptoms of catarrh and coughs.  

Lavender Pure Essential Oil:  Lavender is calming and helps relieve nervous tension, stress and mild anxiety. 

Grapefruit Pure Essential Oil:  Grapefruit is uplifting and beneficial in times of stress.  Grapefruit can temporarily relieve headaches and help with congest and  oily skin. 

All you have to do is add 5-7 drops of the essential oils to water in a vaporizer or burner, or even just rub a couple drops directly onto your skin.  This aromatherapy product is a natural and organic solution to help ailments!  Check out all of the wonderful scents that we have in our Boutique at Le Organic Spa located on 21 West Gutierrez Street in beautiful Santa Barbara, California. 

There is almost always an Organic Solution for any problem! 

Sending positive vibes and good wishes!

XOXO,

Jen 

Spa Coordinator at Le Reve Spa & Boutique