Peppermint Essential Oil   Peppermint Essential Oil






Peppermint Essential Oil Profile: Peppermint is one of the world’s oldest medicinal herbs. It maintained an integral part in the lives of Greeks and Romans where the plant was weaved to make crowns for the heads of royalty and decorate tables at feasts. In the times of Queen Elizabeth during the thirteenth century, more than forty (40) ailments were treated with peppermint. Today, peppermint is still widely used in our staple products (i.e. toothpaste, mouth wash, cough syrups, and digestives) due to its antiseptic and antispasmodic properties. Additionally, peppermint is used as an additive to enhance flavors.

Common Name: Peppermint Essential Oil
Botanical Name: mentha piperita
Country of Origin: China, Europe & North America
Parts Used: whole plant
Extraction: steam distillation
Aroma: minty, strong, sweet
Physical Uses: Peppermint essential oil as a healing oil is both an antiseptic as well as an anesthetic due to its high proportion of menthol. Inhaled, it is effective for fighting respiratory infections. Topically it can act as a mild antibiotic. When diluted and applied to the skin it soothes and cools. Its antispasmodic properties are helpful in alleviating cramps and stomach pains. It is commonly used to aid in digestion, soothe the stomach and alleviate nausea.

Aromatic Uses: The distinctive scent of peppermint aromatherapy oil can improve a person’s concentration and focus. It has been proven that the scent triggers the hippocampus, a part of the brain linked to memory. Peppermint relieves mental fatigue in addition to nausea and dizziness.
  • Enhances: Concentration, vitality, emotional release, positiveness, self-confidence, self-empowering, direction and clear thinking
  • Reduces: Nausea, burn-out, shock, apathy, hysteria, colds & flus, headaches, lethargy, fear and self-doubt
Metaphysical Uses: stimulates the conscious mind, exorcism, maintains health, protection and purification

Complementary Blending Oils for Peppermint: bergamot, eucalyptus, geranium, lavender, lemon, marjoram, rosemary and sandalwood

Safety Warnings: Avoid if pregnant or if history of high blood pressure. Avoid while using homeopathic remedies. May irritate sensitive skin. May irritate eyes. Close eyes tight when using as an inhalant to prevent irritation.

Peppermint Essential Oil Recipes:
  • Fight Fatigue: Mix 8 drops Peppermint Essential Oil and 5 drops Lemon Essential Oil in a diffuser or aromatherapy lamp. Alternatively, place on a handkerchief and inhale deeply. The familiar scent of peppermint will enable you to focus and become more aware.
  • Relieve Sinus Infections: Mix 5 drops Peppermint Essential Oil in 2 cups of warm water. Create a compress by dipping a cloth or towel in the mixture and wring out excess liquid. Lay the cloth across your nose and over your cheekbones. Inhale deeply, keeping your eyes closed.
  • Awaken: Mix 2 drops Peppermint Essential Oil, 2 drops Pine Needle and 2 drops Sandalwood in a diffuser or aromatherapy lamp to awaken the senses and stimulate the mind.
  • Alignment: Mix 1 drop Peppermint Essential Oil, 2 drops Marjoram Essential Oil and 3 drop Thyme Essential Oil in a diffuser or aromatherapy lamp to realign and balance your inner balance and make your movements more fluent.
These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any diseases.