Organic Peppermint Essential Oil

Peppermint Essential Oil

Botanical name: Mentha piperita

Organic Peppermint Essential Oil is steam distilled from the flowering aerial parts of Mentha piperita, a natural hybrid of water mint and spearmint that has been cultivated throughout Europe for centuries. Its intensely fresh, cooling aroma has made peppermint one of the world’s most widely recognised essential oils.

This particular Organic Peppermint Essential Oil is sourced from Greece. Naturally rich in menthol and menthone, it delivers the clean, crisp fragrance that has made peppermint a favourite in aromatherapy, massage blends, diffuser blends, and natural body care.

Aromatic profile

• Fresh, crisp mint aroma
• Cooling and invigorating
• Bright herbaceous notes
• Clean, lingering finish

How Peppermint Essential Oil is traditionally used

Peppermint Essential Oil is traditionally used in diffuser blends, massage oils, inhalation blends, room sprays, foot care preparations, and natural body care. Its fresh cooling aroma is often chosen to refresh the atmosphere and combines particularly well with eucalyptus and citrus oils.

Blends well with

Benzoin, cypress, eucalyptus, frankincense, grapefruit, lavender, lemon, marjoram, rosemary, and tea tree.

Extraction method

Steam distilled from the flowering aerial parts.

Plant origin

Greece.

Good to know

• Certified organic Peppermint Essential Oil.
• Naturally rich in menthol and menthone.
• One of the world’s most widely recognised essential oils.
• Its powerful aroma means only a few drops are usually needed in a blend.
• Frequently used in diffuser blends, massage oils, and botanical body care.

Safety

Peppermint Essential Oil should always be diluted before topical application. Avoid contact with the eyes and mucous membranes. Those with epilepsy or heart conditions should seek professional advice before use. Avoid topical use during pregnancy. Peppermint may reduce lactation and should be used with caution while breastfeeding.