The aroma of Peppermint Essential Oil is familiar and pleasant to most. Peppermint Oil is very intense and is far more concentrated than most other steam distilled essential oils. At low dilutions, it is fresh, minty and quite uplifting. Peppermint contains menthol and it induces a cooling sensation and is also known to help ease tension headaches and muscular aches and pains.
Emotionally, Peppermint Oil is stimulating and is a good choice for inclusion in blends intended to help enhance alertness and stamina. It is considered an aphrodisiac. Peppermint should be avoided before bedtime.
Botanical Name                                     Mentha piperita
Common Method of Extraction            Steam Distilled
Plant Part Typically Used                     Leaves and Flowers/Buds
Color                                                      Clear with a Yellow Tinge
Consistency                                          Thin
Perfumery Note                                    Top
Strength of Initial Aroma                      Strong
Aromatic Description                           Minty, reminiscent of peppermint                                                                              candies, but more concentrated.
Peppermint Oil Uses                            Asthma, colic, exhaustion, flu, flatulence,                                                               headaches, nausea, scabies, sinusitis,                                                                      vertigo.
Blends well with                                   Bergamot, Black Pepper, Cedarwood,                                                                      Cypress, Eucalyptus, Fir Needle Siberian,                                                                Geranium, Grapefruit, Lavender,                                                                              Marjoram, Rosemary, Tea Tree,                                                                                Wintergreen.