Peppermint

I have looked all over the town I live in and am having a hard time finding peppermint extract, for use with my enemas. I have seen some who recommend Bonners castile, but my concern is that it contains hemp, my employer does mandatory drug tests. Does anyone know a good place to buy peppermint extract or maybe another peppermint option? I like the feeling of the peppermint in my enemas.

Thanks

Brane

You can get peppermint extract in the baking area of any food store.

I have been looking in the spice area. That is too cool, because the extract feels real good when done with regular warm water, tingly.

Looks like I'll be visiting the baking area of the store shortly.

Thank you- Brane

The spice area could also be an place to look--near Vanilla extract, rum extract, etc. McCormick is one brand that makes it.

Drug stores that sell essential oils will have pure spearmint extract. Also confectioners supply.

WARNING: Peppermint oil IS NOT NOT NOT Peppermint extract.

If you use peppermint OIL, use only a few DROPS per quart and make sure it is well dispersed. If you are not careful, you will get a severe BURN from the oil.

Just in case people are inclined to try other minty oils, I'll give a DOUBLE WARNING for spearmint oil. It can give a very severe burn I promise you will not forget.

Peppermint EXTRACT is much more mild and you can use that pretty freely.

Well--probably not the same --but I use peppermint tea--it works very well for me

^^^^ You are right. That's not at all the same. That's the weakest way to get mint of all.

Switchablesusie is absolutely correct on the essential oils!!! Do NOT apply them or use them without diluting them with something. I know from experience that the burn is horrendous. A little dab was applied to my "button" and it burned like I was on fire! Not a pleasant experience at all. I really enjoy Vicks or Tiger Balm and have a pretty high tolerance for pain, but the minty oil was intolerable.

You know, I've only tried spearmint once. It came in a tiny tiny vial. I was putting it into 2.5 qt water with a little soap, salt and soda. I was not as careful as I should have been. I did not get hurt, but the scent was with me for the rest of the day. So, as y'all said, a very little goes a long way. About 5 drops is what I used, OK? A certain amount stayed on the sides of the stainless steel pot I siphoned from. I wedge the tip of the hose into the middle of two serving forks for weight positioning at the bottom of the pot.

Here's a handy source for "Peppermint spirits"

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Peppermint-Spirits-USP-1-Oz-Humco-/190603176174?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2c60d5a8ee

They also have ground Catnip herb, Wintergreen oil, and Prppermint oil @ $20 an oz.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/PEPPERMINT-OIL-USP-1OZ-HUMCO-/110341923757?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item19b0e423ad

The manufacturer's warning is a good one:

USP Pure, natural. 100%25 Essential oil. Air freshener, flavoring, potpourri. INGREDIENTS: Peppermint Oil. (100%25 Pure Essential Oil) WARNINGS: Keep out of reach of children. In case of accidental overdose, seek professional assistance or contact a Poison Control Center immediately. Avoid contact of concentrated oil with skin, eyes, mucous membranes, lips, tongue, plastic surfaces or finished furniture.

I've also just used real peppermint leaves; made a strong tea, drained and used that in the enema. Nothing artificial just good natural peppermint.

What about using peppermint soap? Dr. Bonner's?

klyster3

Everybody uses Bronners Peppermint soap. Its great and no problems.

I use Dr.Bronners and haven't had any problems (my employers also do drugs testing)

I put 1/4 teaspoon of peppermint, along with some green food coloring in a 1,500-ml enema prepared in a vinyl bag. The green food coloring makes it easier to see the enema lowering in the bag adding more sensuality to the experience.

I also put a drop or two of peppermint extract on cotton ball for aroma therapy which makes taking large challenging enemas, 3+ liters easier to take and give.

Marlene

I have often used food coloring in a clear bag for the same reason as you. But, I have never used peppermint to add to the experience. Guess I will have to give it a try sometimes.

Essential oil is killer strong, but the tiny vial I bought a few years ago is designed such that it dispenses one drop at a time when inverted and shook.

You may not see anything coming out, but it is there! Stirred into a couple of quarts of warm water it will provide for a very stimulating enema experience.

I bought mine at Sprouts, an organic, heatlhfood, type grocery store.

The effects are similar but not the same as using Dr. bronner's peppermint soap.

I have also dosed some Maximus lube with the oil to nice effect. Just use caution when shaking the vial.