Peppermint Essential Oil
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Peppermint (Mentha x piperita) essential oil is a great choice to help relieve headaches and nausea (associated with motion sickness). It is also useful to diffuse or use in an inhaler when mental alertness and focus are needed. When properly diluted in a carrier oil, peppermint can feel cooling and numbing to the skin. We love peppermint oil in bug bite relief blends and coolings summer lotions. Less is more. See safety notes below.
Chemistry (batch specific): menthol (45.01%), menthone (21.88%), 1,8 cineole (4.58%), menthyl acetate (4.40%)
BATCH DETAILS
Latin Name: Mentha x piperita
Botanical Family: Lamiaceae
Country of Origin: India
Plant Part: Leaves
Chemical Family: Monoterpenols, Ketones
Aroma: menthol-rich, strong, like a freshly crushed candy cane
Note: Top-Middle
Steam Distilled: June 2024
Shelf Life: 5 years (approx.)
USAGE
Useful for headaches, pain blends, and itch relief. For skin application, add just 1 drop to 1 teaspoon unscented lotion or organic carrier oil and gently massage into the skin as needed. Add a few drops to an ultrasonic diffuser alone or with rosemary to help with mental alertness and focus or simply for a clean minty scent in the air. Consider pairing with lavender for a calming effect.
SAFETY
Peppermint contains menthone which is not a skin-friendly molecule. A maximum dilution recommendation is 1% for topical application.
For external use only. Keep out of reach of children. Always dilute essential oils before applying to the skin and keep away from mucous membranes. Consult a licensed physician if pregnant or nursing. If the oil is past it’s “Best by” date or stored improperly, it may cause irritation and lose therapeutic value. Avoid the use of essential oils near pets, infants and small children.
For educational purposes only. This information has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.