BOTANICAL NAME | Mentha piperita |
AROMA | Strong |
AROMA STRENGTH | Strong |
ORIGIN | India |
PLANT | Flowering tops and leaves |
EXTRACTION METHOD: | Steam Distilled |
PLANT FAMILY: | Labiate |
NOTE: | Top |
PROPERTIES | Antibacterial, antiviral, anti-inflammatory, insecticidal, antispasmodic and carminative properties. |
SKIN: | Peppermints soothing and cooling abilities lend themselves to “after work out” remedies. Its properties also help facilitate oil secretions. |
MIND: | Peppermint Essential Oil is stimulating and is a good choice for inclusion in blends intended to help enhance alertness and stamina. It is considered an aphrodisiac. Peppermint should be avoided before bedtime. |
BODY: | Menthol is also known to help ease tension headaches and muscular aches and pains. |
BLENDS WELL WITH: | Benzoin, Cedarwood, Cypress, Mandarin, Marjoram, Niouli, Rosemary and Pine |
MAIN CONSTITUENTS | Mentho,l Menthone, Menthyl Acetate, Neomenthol, 1,8-Cineole, Menthofuran |
CAUTION | Excessive doses may cause allergic reactions or toxic effects due to its eugenol content.
Avoid peppermint before bedtime. |
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