Peppermint Oil

Peppermint OilPeppermint Oil, mentha piperita

Pure Peppermint Essential Oil of mentha piperita:

  • Grown in France
  • Ethically Farmed
  • steam distilled essential oil from Peppermint leaf
  • Mentha piperita L. (Fam. Labiatae)
  • Synonyms: Mentha aquatica L. var. crispa, Mentha crispa L., Mentha dumetorum
  • Our Peppermint Oil is clear, pale yellow in color with a sweet, minty, herbal aroma
  • Our Peppermint Oil is 100% Pure and Natural - without additives, pesticides or carrier oils.
  • MSDS essential oil safety data sheet

Buy Peppermint Oil:

Peppermint Oil is one of the most beneficial essential oils available. Aroma therapists utilize Peppermint essential oil for Nausea, Menstrual Cramps, Digestive Disorders and IBS. It is commonly used for headaches, fevers, flu, and respiratory disorders. Aroma therapists note expectorant and pectoral properties with Peppermint Oil, and the oil is often used in cold and flu chest rubs to help with chest congestion and cough. This menthol oil is cool to the touch and can be used topically to relieve pain and muscle aches. A rejuvenating oil, peppermint is used to increase confidence, spirituality and clairvoyance during meditation. Peppermint oil is used by some for the 7th Chakra (Crown)  . Read more about the properties, uses and benefits of pure Peppermint Oil below.
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Peppermint Oil Main Properties, Uses, and Benefits

This table explains Peppermint Oil Properties, Uses, and Benefits and lists common uses and healing properties of Peppermint oil. The table also reviews the best methods of application when using Peppermint oil of mentha piperita in aromatherapy.

Commonly Used for:

  • Cold, Flu and Fever
  • IBS, Boweld Disorders, Constipation
  • Menstrual Cramps
  • Headaches, Migraines
  • Apathy, Mental Tiredness, Fatigue
  • Chest and Sinus Congestion
  • Muscle Pain, Aches
  • Jet Lag, Motion Sickness, Nausea
  • Poor Circulation

Properties of Peppermint Oil:

  • Main Constituent menthol (Terpene Alcohol)
  • Antiseptic
  • Antibiotic
  • Anti-Infectious
  • Depurative, Tonic
  • Antiparasitic
  • Expectorant, Decongestant
  • Stimulant
  • Antispasmodic
  • Vermifuge
  • Digestive, Stomachic

Contra indications:

Should not be used in baths. Avoid if pregnant. Do not use Peppermint oil on small children. If you are pregnant, epileptic, have liver damage, have cancer, or have any other medical problem, use essential oils only under the proper guidance of a qualified aromatherapy practitioner. Use extreme caution when using essential oils with children and give children only the gentlest essential oils at extremely low doses. It is safest to consult a qualified aromatherapy practitioner before using essential oils with children. A skin patch test should be conducted prior to using an aromatherapy oil that you've never used before. Always dilute pure Peppermint Oil with a carrier oil or cosmetic base prior to skin application.