Origin: USA
Extraction: Steam distillation of the herb.
Peppermint oil has a sweet mint aroma with some earthy tone and is water watery to pale yellow in color. Herbalists in ancient Greece and Rome used peppermint for nearly every ailment. Some traditional uses: for energy, and brighter mood, reducing pain, to help breathing, improve mental clarity and memory. Its main chemical components are: Menthol, menthone, menthyl acetate, menthofuran, limonene, pulegone, cineol. Blends with: rosemary, eucalyptus, lemon, marjoram, and lavender.
Caution: Peppermint may irritate sensitive skin and should be avoided during pregnancy.
