INCI name Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil

CAS number 8006-90-4 / 84082-70-2

SKU code EO-PPM-0010

EXTRACTION METHOD Steam Distilled Essential Oil

PARTS USED Peels

ORIGIN Italy, India

COMMON NAMES Mentha balsamea, Pepper Mint

APPEARANCE : Clear to pale yellow coloured liquid

ODOUR NOTE : Refreshing, sharp, strongly minty aroma with a deep balsamic-sweet undertone

QUALITY : 100 % pure and natural organic essential oil

STORAGE CONDITION ; Store in a cool dark place

Mentha piperita

For as long as our human history can recall, people the world over have been using Peppermint leaves and oil extensively not only to flavour their meals and drinks but also for their wellbeing. 

Today, the tonifying and stimulating, appetising, cooling, refreshing and digestive properties of Peppermint essential oil are still very much sought after by the food and healthcare industry alike. 

Our Peppermint essential oil is one of the must-have essential oils in your house. Multi-faceted companion, it helps with colds, congestions, headaches, and migraines. Peppermint essential oil helps soothe bruises, calms nausea and travel sickness, and eases digestion discomfort.

It has a Minty refreshing smell with a kick

Massages & body care

• Body massage use 1 to 6 drops essential oil for 10 ml carrier oil (0.5 to 2 % concentration) localised icing effect +++
• Compresses +++
• Mouth add to mouthwashes or to create fresh homemade toothpaste +++

Diffusion

• Ultrasonic Diffusers for air purification, use 10 mn 3 times a day. do not diffuse Peppermint Essential oil by itself. Always mix with other essential oils (1 drop peppermint for 10 drops other) ++
• Spray Add 5 drops of essential oil for 10 ml of vegetable glycerine and add water. dry inhalation: Take a whiff directly from the bottle. Alternatively, 1 drop of peppermint essential oil on a tissue, scarf, collar, or cuffs ++

Others 

• Cooking. add to oils for salads or tabbouleh and couscous; add to chocolate sauce and mousse or syrup for ice creams +++

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DO NOT USE UNDILUTED and seek medical and specialist advice when in doubt

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• Local analgesic, anaesthetic
• Anti-inflammatory
• Tonifying and Stimulating
• Antibacterial, antiviral,
• Antispasmodic, stomachic, anti-nausea

• Help with bruises, swellings, oedema, hematomas,
• Soothe pain caused by neuralgia, rheumatism, sciatica, rheumatism, tendinitis
• Calm nauseas
• Help ease skin itches
• Help freshen the breath and mouth hygiene (mouth baths and mouth waters)
• Help with heavy legs
• Calm down in stressful situations, after a chock or a trauma.

• Synergies to diffuse: Lavender, cypress, Rosmarinus, Amyris
• Blocked noses: Ravintsara
• For insects’ bites: citronella, lavender
• Frankincense, Rosemary, St John’s wort
• Bay laurel, cinnamon bark, clary sage, clove, eucalyptus citriodora and radiata

Bad breath Synergy

a few drops to gargle and rinse. you can either swallow or spit after 30 seconds of gargling

• 10 drops of Peppermint essential oil
• 5 drops of cardamom essential oil
• 10 drops of Lemon essential oil
• 50 drops of olive carrier oil

Synergy Headache (see your doctor)

4 drops of the mixture locally to the pain area as needed, up to 3 times a day for 2 to 3 weeks. If the pain persists, take a break for a week and see your doctor.

• 10 drops of Nutmeg essential oil
• 15 drops of Peppermint essential oil
• 5 drops of basil essential oil
• 5 drops of Lavender essential oil
• 40 drops (2mL) of  St. John's Wort macerated oil

Do not use during the first 3 months of pregnancy / breastfeeding 

Keep out of reach of children and pets.

As a general rule, always perform a skin patch test before using your essential oils for the first time.

DO NOT USE UNDILUTED and seek medical and specialist advise when in doubt

Please click on the link to access some synergies | recipes where you would use the Peppermint essential oil

Fresh air diffusion 

Mosquitoes repellent diffusion