10 ml Peppermint Essential Oil

10 ml Peppermint Essential Oil

Latin Name: Mentha piperita
Part of Plant Used: Flowering Herb
Source: India
Extraction Method: Steam Distillation

Cool, refreshing, and energising — Peppermint Essential Oil is loved for its crisp, minty aroma and invigorating effects. Steam distilled from the flowering herb of Mentha piperita, its high natural menthol content gives it both its stimulating scent and its wide range of therapeutic benefits.

Peppermint oil is a natural pick-me-up, helping to relieve mental fatigue, boost focus, and refresh the senses. It’s also valued for soothing digestion, easing headaches, and supporting respiratory health. In skincare, its cooling properties help calm sunburn, inflammation, and irritation.

Benefits & Uses:

• Mind & Mood: Refreshes the mind, boosts concentration, and eases mental fatigue

• Respiratory Support: May help ease congestion, asthma, and coughs

• Digestive Aid: Traditionally used for nausea, colic, and flatulence

• Skin Care: Cooling relief for sunburn, itchiness, or inflamed skin

• Natural Insect Repellent: Helps deter mosquitoes and insects when diffused

How to Use:

• In a diffuser or oil burner: Add a few drops to create a stimulating, fresh atmosphere.

• Massage: Blend with a carrier oil for muscle relief, cooling effects, or to ease digestive discomfort.

• Topical: Dilute and apply to the temples or back of the neck for headache relief.

• Mouthwash: Add a drop (properly diluted) to freshen breath and support gum health.

A Glimpse into History:
Native to the Mediterranean, peppermint has been cherished since ancient times in Egypt, Greece, Rome, China, and Japan. According to Greek mythology, a nymph named Mentha was transformed into a mint plant by Persephone, wife of her lover Hades. In ancient Rome and Greece, peppermint wreaths were worn at feasts, and in England, it has been used medicinally for centuries.

Safety Note:
For external use only. Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes. Do not use during pregnancy or on young children. Always dilute before applying to skin.