Fragrance Oil - Peppermint 50ml

Fresh and cool peppermint scent with an invigorating menthol character

Essential peppermint oil from Mentha Piperita originates from India and is extracted via steam distillation from the flowering herb. The scent has a fresh and cool character with a distinct menthol note.

Peppermint oil is also described as refreshing and stimulating due to its menthol content and is associated with use for mental fatigue and depression.

For the skin, the oil is said to be used in lotions for sunburn, itching, and inflamed skin. When used in mouthwash, it is said to contribute to fresher breath and is associated with use for gum infections. When used in an aroma lamp, it is described as therapeutic and is said to help keep mosquitoes and other insects away.

Discoveries show that peppermint has been used since ancient times in Egypt, Greece, Rome, China, and Japan. According to Greek myth, a nymph named Mentha was transformed into a mint plant in a fit of rage by her lover's wife, Persephone. According to Pliny, peppermint was used to crown Greeks and Romans during feasts. It has been used in medicinal contexts in England for the past several centuries.

Scent profile
Scent: Peppermint

Product information
Volume: 50 ml
Latin name: Mentha Piperita
Plant part: Flowering herb
Extraction method: Steam distillation

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