Peppermint essential oil - Mentha x piperita

Family : Lamiaceae

Certification : Guaranteed 100% pure, natural and from organic farming. Certified AB by the Veritas certification office France (FR BIO 01).

Plant part used : Leaves

Method of obtaining : Distillation

Origin : India

Mint is a very common plant of which there are many varieties. Peppermint is one of the many hybrids (therefore sterile) that we find. It comes from a cross between spearmint and water mint. It is cultivated among others in Europe and the United States. France produces little of it, but it is of remarkable quality. Mint is used as a flavoring agent for drinks or teas, an ingredient in dishes and desserts and a raw material for perfumery and dentistry. Peppermint essential oil is nearly colorless and has a powerful, penetrating, fresh and spicy scent. The whole plant is distilled. Peppermint needs 16 hours of daylight to flower.

Its powerful fragrance with a strong camphor flavor goes well with eucalyptus, lavender, lemon and rosemary. Stimulating neurotonic thanks to the presence of menthol, it will awaken and clear the mind, relieve you of intellectual fatigue, stress and depression. In addition, the presence of menthol in this essential oil will bring a feeling of freshness, a pleasant smell and a recognized antibacterial action.

Note : Do not diffuse pure Peppermint essential oil. Prefer to dilute it between 10 and 15% with other essential oils. Pregnant women over 3 months can use it in diluted atmospheric diffusion. 

Menthol
*The chemotype is the identity card of the essential oil, its composition chemically defined by chromatographic analysis. The same plant can have several compositions depending on the place and the variety. A chemotype depends on a property, an odor, a taste. 

The chemical composition of Mentha piperita varies greatly depending on the soil and the time of harvest. Peppermint essential oil consists mainly of menthol (30% to 40%), menthone (20% to 65%), esthers, coumarins and sulfur compounds.

Tinted bottle of 30 ml or 100 ml. Also available in 10 ml with the AB logo. 

Substances naturally contained in this Peppermint essential oil: Menthol (30 to 60%), Menthone (12 to 33%), Menthyl acetate (2 to 10%), Cineole 1.8: Eucalyptol (2 to 10%). Allergens naturally contained in Peppermint essential oil: Menthone, Menthofuran, dl-Neomenthol, Isopulegol, (+/-Pulegone), D-Limonene, Terpinene-4-ol.

An essential oil is made up of chemically defined molecules (about 10,000 listed) that have been secreted by special plant cells. It can consist of from one to several hundred molecules, which helps explain why some essential oils have many properties but different therapeutic effectiveness. To guarantee the properties necessary for effective aromatherapy, it is important that an essential oil is 100% pure and natural (not cut, not deterpenated, not mixed with alcohol or vegetable oils) and preferably organic. This is the case for the essential oils we sell. They are sold in tinted bottles with a dropper cap.

Go to the "Properties and characteristics of essential oils" file. Whether pure or mixed, you can use them in our different diffuser models. The information given on each essential oil is for guidance only. Beware of self-diagnosis, do not hesitate to consult an aromatherapist or any other recognised professional and read our special file "properties of essential oils"in our thematic files.  

Essential oils are mainly used to help you treat many disorders. But be careful, even though essential oils are often extracted from edible plants, their concentrations mean that you have to be careful and respect their healing power. The use of essential oils is relatively simple and if you follow some basic rules, they will put their therapeutic genius at your disposal. Covering with essential oils has more advantages than disadvantages. 

WARNING : These properties, indications and methods of use are taken from reference works or websites in aromatherapy, hydrotherapy and phytotherapy. They are found there on a regular basis and many of them have been confirmed by observations in the scientific community. However, this information is given for information purposes, it can not in any way constitute medical information, nor engage our responsibility. For any use of essential oils for therapeutic purposes, consult a doctor.

Hazard statements : Causes skin irritation. Can cause cutaneous allergy. Toxic to aquatic organisms, causes long-term adverse effects.

Precautionary statements : Avoid release to the environment. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. In case of contact with skin, wash thoroughly with soap and water. In case of skin irritation: consult a doctor. Dispose of contents/container in accordance with applicable laws.