Simply Earth- Peppermint Essential Oil
Benefits: Supports Respiration & Eases Seasonal Discomfort
Aroma: Sharp & Minty
Certified Pure: Batch-specific GC/MS Reports available with every bottle.
Details
The Mentha piperita plant that is part of the Lamiaceae family, which was indigenous to Europe and the Middle East; however, it is now grown worldwide. Peppermint grows to be 30-90cm tall with smooth stems, square in cross section; leaves are dark green with reddish veins, and produces small purple flowers.
Peppermint (Supreme) is regarded as one of the oldest herbs used for medicinal purposes in Europe. However, other accounts would state it was used in Japanese and Chinese folk medicine. And yet others say that peppermint was found in several Egyptian Pyramids prior to 1000 B.C.
Botanical Name: Mentha piperita
Origin: India
Extraction Method: Steam Distillation
Plant Part: Herb
Aroma: Sharp & Minty
Note: T
Blending Factor: 1
Consistency: Thin
Color: Clear with a Yellow Tinge
Blends Well With: Basil, Bergamot, Cajeput, Cedarwood (Atlas or Himalayan), Eucalyptus (Globulus), Lemon, Lime, Mandarin (Green), Marjoram (Sweet), Pine, Rosemary, Spearmint, and Thyme (Red).
Main Constituents: Menthol, Menthone, Menthyl acetate
How To Use
Always dilute an essential oil when using it on the skin. This essential oil is unlikely to cause skin irritation when diluted properly. If the oil has been oxidized (left with the cap off for long periods of time) it is more likely to cause skin irritation.
Safety and Shelf Life
Kid Safe: May be used by children 10+
Pregnancy Safe: Yes, consult doctor
Breastfeeding Safe: Yes, consult doctor
Cat Safe: No
Dog Safe: No
Sun Safe: Yes
Dilution Rate: 5%
Shelf Life: 4 years from the date of opening when kept under proper storage conditions
More Safety Info: Don't use this oil if you have cardiac fibrillation or G6PD deficiency. When used at rates higher than 5% this oil can cause burning sensations.
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Certificate of Purity
All of our 100% pure essential oils go through rigorous third party testing to make sure the oils are pure. That means we KNOW our oils are free of fillers, fragrances, and contaminants. Don't just take our word for it! We value transparency as a company, so every GC/MS report for every batch is made available to you on the product page.