Peppermint Essential Oil

Botanical Name: Mentha piperita

Plant Part: Leaves and flowers

Method of Extraction: Steam distilled

Origin: India

Color: Clear to pale yellow

Consistency: Thin

Perfumery Note: Top

Strength of Initial Aroma: Strong

Aromatic Scent: Peppermint essential oil has an invigorating, vibrant, cool aroma,

characteristic of the mint flavor but with a deeper intensity.

Description: A small bushy perennial with smooth stems, purple flowers, and reaches

between 12 to 35 inches tall. Peppermint is a hybrid plant; a cross between watermint and

spearmint. It indigenous to Europe but is now widespread in its cultivation.

Blends Well With: Basil, Benzoin, Black Pepper, Cypress, Eucalyptus, Geranium, Grapefruit,

Juniper, Lavender, Lemon, Marjoram, Niaouli, Pine, Ravensara, Rosemary, Tea Tree

Safety Information: Avoid Peppermint essential oil in cardiac, fibrillation, epilepsy, and

fever. It is also a mucous membrane irritant and neurotoxin (toxic to the nerves). Do not

take any essential oils internally without consultation from a qualified aromatherapy

practitioner before using. Do not apply undiluted essential oils, absolutes, CO2s or other

concentrated essences onto the skin. If you are pregnant, epileptic, have liver damage,

have cancer, or have any other medical problem, use essential oils only under the proper

guidance of a qualified aromatherapy practitioner. Use extreme caution when using oils with

children and give children only the gentlest oils at extremely low doses. It is safest to consult

a qualified aromatherapy practitioner before using essential oils with children. A skin patch

test should be conducted prior to using an essential oil that you have never used before.

*Note: These statements have not been approved by the FDA. We do not claim that this

will cure, treat, or prevent any diseases or ailments.

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