Botanical Name: Mentha x piperita L.
Origin: India
Plant Part: Leaves
Cultivation: Wild
Use: Aromatherapy / Natural Perfumery. Always dilute.
Note: Top Note
Aroma: Fresh, candy-sweet, deep and strongly minty aroma with a powerful menthol and sweet balsamic undertone.
Overview
Peppermint, India
Our Peppermint essential oil from India has a wonderfully fresh, cool, candy-sweet, deep and strongly minty aroma with a powerful menthol and sweet balsamic undertone that can be used for both aromatherapy and natural perfumery. Since Peppermint's aroma strength is quite pronounced due to its menthol content, the amount used in formulas should be carefully considered. Menthol is liberally used in candies, breath fresheners and beverages, but is also used as a cooling agent in popular over-the-counter muscle and joint preparations. Menthone, a Peppermint ketone, is the power behind this oil's incredible respiratory legacy, but please note that some safety considerations (see below) must be kept in mind.
Peppermint essential oil is steam distilled from the partially dried herb, harvested in full early bloom, when menthol content is at its peak.1 True Peppermint (Mentha x piperita) is thought to be a hybrid from three other species of Mentha - M. spicata, M. aquatic, M. longifolia and/or M. suaveolens2 - all native to southern Europe. The plant is cultivated in North and South America, Europe, Russia, northern Africa, India, Australia and other countries. Brought to the U.S. in the early 1800s, Oregon and Washington states are the main producers of American Peppermint oil.3
The original Peppermint variety grown in Southern France was introduced from England - the English black mint, Mentha x piperita Huds. var. officinalis - and is said to have "a fine, sweet and quite strong aroma."4 It is stated that Peppermint oil not distilled for industrial use has less chance of being improperly distilled, or adulterated (a common practice) with other mint oils, synthetic menthol, or other constituents; those oils produced from small distilleries are closer to the aroma of the fresh plants, and their higher selling price reflects the reality of genuine and authentic production practices.5,6 Ice cold Peppermint hydrosol provides delightful cooling sensations, especially on hot summer days; please see this link for our refreshing organic Peppermint Hydrosol.
For information regarding the aromatherapeutic attributes of Peppermint, India - essential oil, please see:
L'Aromatherapie Exactement, Pierre Franchomme and Dr. Daniel Pénoël, 1990, pp. 373-4.
Natural Home Health Care Using Essential Oils, Daniel Pénoël, M.D. and Rose-Marie Pénoël, 1998, pp. 133-7.
Aromatherapy: Scent and Psyche, Peter and Kate Damien, 1995, pp. 155, 201, 221.
Aromatherapy Workbook (revised edition), Marcel Lavabre, 1997, pp. 87, 145-6.
The Encyclopedia of Essential Oils, Julia Lawless, 2013, pp. 139-40.
Essential Oils - A Handbook for Aromatherapy Practice, Jennifer Peace Rhind, 2012, pp. 166-7, 276-7, 290.
Aromatherapeutic Blending: Essential Oils in Synergy, Jennifer Peace Rhind, 2016, pp. 102, 115, 138, 238.
"Antiemetic activity of volatile oil from Mentha spicata and Mentha × piperita in chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting," Z. Tayarani-Najaran, E. Talasaz-Firoozi, et al., ecancer, 2013, 7(290), DOI: 10.3332/ecancer.2013.290, https://ecancer.org/journal/7/290.php
Medical Aromatherapy - Healing with Essential Oils, by Kurt Schnaubelt, 1999, p. 196.
Advanced Aromatherapy - The Science of Essential Oil Therapy, by Kurt Schnaubelt, 1995/1998, p. 85.
Aromatherapy for Health Professionals, 2nd ed., by Shirley and Len Price, 1995/1999, pp. 333-4.
Aromatic Profile: Fresh, candy-sweet, deep and strongly minty aroma with a powerful menthol and sweet balsamic undertone.
Appearance: Colorless, transparent, mobile liquid.
Use: Aromatherapy / Natural Perfumery.
Blending Suggestions: Dilute and add drop by drop to your blends until the desired effect is achieved. A little goes a long way!
Blends Well With: Cedarwood, Cypress, Eucalyptus, Geranium, Lavender, Lemon, Mandarin, Marjoram, Niaouli, Pine, Rosemary, Spearmint. Generally used at low concentrations to provide "lift" to perfume formulas.7
Safety Considerations: Cardiac fibrillation; G6PD deficiency; increased bile secretion, neurotoxicity, and mucous membrane irritation (low risk).8 Do not apply to or near the face of infants or children; otherwise has GRAS status (Generally Recognized as Safe).9 Avoid use with children less than 2-½ years old, elders, epileptics, pregnant and/or nursing women; may contra-indicate homeopathic remedies.10,11 Dilute before using. A patch test should be performed before use for those with sensitive skin.
1 Guenther, Ernest. The Essential Oils, Vol. III, 1949, p. 595.
2 Schnaubelt, Kurt. Medical Aromatherapy - Healing with Essential Oils, 1999, p. 197.
3 Arctander, Steffen. Perfume and Flavor Materials of Natural Origin, 1960, pp. 513-4.
4 Guenther, Ernest. The Essential Oils, Vol. III, 1949, p. 632.
5 Arctander, Steffen. Perfume and Flavor Materials of Natural Origin, 1960, p. 516.
6 Schnaubelt, Kurt. Medical Aromatherapy - Healing with Essential Oils, 1999, p. 197.
7 Arctander, Steffen. Perfume and Flavor Materials of Natural Origin, 1960, p. 516.
8 Tisserand, Robert and Rodney Young. Essential Oil Safety, 2nd ed., 2014, p. 387.
9 Ibid.
10 Price, Shirley and Len. Aromatherapy for Health Professionals, 2nd ed., 1995/1999, pp. 333.
11 Tisserand, Robert and Rodney Young. Essential Oil Safety, 2nd ed., 2014, pp. 387-390.
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Oil Burners - One of the most popular ways is using them with an oil burner. Adding a few drops to your oil burner will create a lasting beautiful aroma, you can also mix oils to create your own smell.
Bath - Adding a few drops of our oils to your bath creates a heavenly, natural and pure aroma, and is proven to be a highly effective way get the most our of essential oils.
Massage - Our oils are strong, so please do not use them directly on your skin. Adding a few drops to a carrier oils (such as Grapeseed oil), and then massaging it on to your forehead, palms, neck, back, feet or other affected areas work wonders.
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Others - Other popular ways apart from the above include, de-humidifiers, diffusers, on your pillow at night, meditation, car air fresheners and in steam / saunas.
Warning:
* For external us only. Do not use essential oils internally.
* Do not apply directly to skin (sensitive skin); always dilute with carrier oil. Do a small test first.
* Keep out of reach of children.
* Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes.
* Avoid pro-longed exposure to direct sunlight.
* Use only pure essential oils
* Store essential oils and carrier oils properly to avoid degradation and rancidity.
* Do not use on children, or when pregnant or while using medication.
* An essential oil should not be used instead of seeing a doctor for medical advice.
* Never self-prescribe and if in doubt please ask your doctor.
* If an allergic reaction occurs or you get the oil in your eyes then wash away the oil with water and then seek medical attention straight away.
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