Peppermint Japanese Essential Oil
(Mentha arvensis)
A top note with a strong aroma, Peppermint Essential Oil has a sharp, penetrating scent based on its high menthol content. The minty sweetness of the vapor makes it one of the most popular Essential Oils.
Found in these Essential Tonic Blends:
Therapeutic Properties:
analgesic, antibacterial, anti-infectious, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antiviral, carminative, cholagogue, circulatory, decongestant, digestive, stimulant, stomachic, tonic
Therapeutic Uses:
headache, migraine, digestive problems, nausea, colic, gastrointestinal disorder, flatulence, colitis, diverticulitis, Crohn’s disease, irritable bowel syndrome, sinus congestion, sinusitis, muscular aches and pains, muscular injury, muscular spasm, sciatica, sprains, rheumatism, menstrual
cramp, neuralgia, acne, pimples, mental exhaustion, tension, physical exhaustion, fatigue, apathy
Blends well with...
angelica seed, basil linalol, bay laurel, bergamot, cananga, chamomile german, clove bud, cypress, eucalyptus lemon, eucalyptus radiata, geranium, grapefruit, ho wood, juniper berry, lavender, lavender (spike), lemon, lemongrass, lime, marjoram (sweet), myrtle, niaouli, orange (sweet), oregano, petitgrain, pine, ravensara, ravintsara, rosemary, spruce (black), tangerine, tarragon, tea tree, thyme linalol, tuberose, ylang ylang
Precautionary advice:
Avoid during pregnancy and while breastfeeding. Avoid using undiluted in baths and showers. GRAS status.