Description
Fresh, nostalgic and instantly recognisable, the scent of Peppermint essential oil invigorates the mind and senses, while inspiring a sense of peace. Used topically, Peppermint oil creates a cool, tingling sensation on the skin, making it a favourite for sports massage and an important part of Young Living’s Raindrop Technique®.
Try using Peppermint essential oil aromatically or topically anytime you want to add a pleasant variety to your routine!
When your day is dragging – through a workout, class, or day at work – enjoy some Peppermint oil benefits by diluting and applying it to your head and neck. The refreshing aroma will give you a boost of positivity! Peppermint is also a great option for diffusing on its own or with compatible scents such as Lavender, Rosemary, Spearmint or Sage.
As a culinary necessity, Peppermint essential oil has a bright, cool taste, and is a versatile oil with a well-loved flavour. It’s easy to add this versatile oil to your tea or experiment with it in your baking.
Peppermint (Mentha piperita)
📓 BOTANICAL NAME
Mentha piperita
🌳 PLANT FAMILY
Lamiaceae (Mint Family)
🪻 PART USED
Leaves and stems
🧪 EXTRACTION METHOD
Steam distillation
👃🏼 AROMATIC DESCRIPTION
Refreshing, cool, minty, herbal
🔑 KEY CONSTITUENTS
Menthol (25-50%)
Menthone (12-44%)
Menthofuran (0.5-5%)
1.8-Cineole (Eucalyptol) (1-8%)
Isomenthone (1-7%)
Neomenthol (1.5-3%)
Pulegone (0.5-3%)
Menthyl Acetate (1-18%)
🎻 PERFUMERY NOTE
Top-mid
🫀 SYSTEM AFFINITIES
Digestive, Musculoskeletal, Nervous, Respiratory, Psyche
🟪 EMOTIONS
💟 Failure
Polar Opposite: Unfoldment
Way Out: I accept growth
Alarm Point: Thymus
💟 Fear of Dependence
Polar Opposite: Freedom
Way Out: I am self-sufficient
Alarm Point: Thalamus
💟 Restriction
Polar Opposite: Mobility
Way Out: I am open to new experiences
Alarm Point: Medulla
💟 Rigidity
Polar Opposite: Amusement
Way Out: It s a cosmic game
Alarm Point: Heavy Metals
🟡 Energy Centre (Chakra): Root, sacral, solar plexus and throat chakras
🌀 Element: Water
🍯 APPLICATION
Topical – Dilute 1 drop with 4 drops of V-6™ Vegetable Oil Complex or olive oil. Test on a small area of skin on the underside of your arm and apply on location as needed (temples, abdomen)
Aromatic – Diffuse up to 10 minutes 3 times daily
Inhalation – Apply 1-6 drops of undiluted essential oil to a tissue and inhale occasionally. Use up to 3 times daily
Culinary – Add to food or drink recipes to create another layer of flavour
🟥 CAUTION
Avoid contact with eyes, mucus membrane, sensitive skin, or fresh wounds or burns. Do not apply on infants younger than 18 months of age.
