Peppermint essential oil provides a familiar, recognizable scent, but Peppermint is so much more than just a nostalgic, fresh aroma. This oil can be diffused to create a stimulating, focused atmosphere for daily tasks. You can also apply it topically to create a cool, tingling sensation on the skin, which can be very soothing after hard physical activity. We recommend using Peppermint essential oil aromatically or topically anytime you want to add a pleasant variety to your routine!
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PRODUCT BACKGROUND
Peppermint is originally from Europe, but 75 percent of the world’s supply is now grown in the United States. To produce one of Young Living’s most popular oils, we look to several farms, including our Whispering Springs Farm in Mona, Utah. One 15-ml bottle of Peppermint essential oil is created by steam distilling 1 pound of the leaves and flowering tops of the peppermint plant. Peppermint is a key ingredient in PanAway®, Cool Azul® Pain Relief Cream, and Deep Relief™.
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Mentha piperita
BOTANICAL FAMILY: Lamiaceae
REGION(S) GROWN: North America, Mediterranean, Great Britain, India
PLANT PART USED: Leaves and stems
EXTRACTION METHOD: Steam distilled
YL REGION: The majority of Young Living Peppermint essential oil comes from North America and India
Ingredients
Ingredients
Peppermint essential oil (Mentha x piperita – Twig flowering)
†100% pure, YLTG™ Essential Oil
Product Snapshot
FEATURES & BENEFITS
- Cools fatigued muscles after physical activity
- Relieves joint and muscle pain associated with strains, sprains, and rheumatoid arthritis
- Produces a focused environment when diffused
- Acts as a carminative and antispasmodic for digestive discomfort
- Promotes feelings of calm and fights occasional nervous tension
- Provides a refreshing experience when mixed with your favourite shampoo or when applied to skin after a warm day in the sun
- Reduces the symptoms of cough and cold when inhaled
- Creates an invigorating and refreshing experience when inhaled
AROMATIC PROFILE
From the bottle: Refreshing, cool, minty, herbal aroma
ALSO FOUND IN
KEY CONSTITUENTS
- Menthone
- Menthofuran
- s1.8-cineole (eucalyptol)
- Isomenthone
- Neomenthol
- Menthyl acetate
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Suggested Uses
APPLICATIONS
- Diffuse Peppermint while working or around kids while doing their homework for an environment that is focused and energized.
- Add Peppermint to hot bathwater and enjoy the revitalizing scent and soothing aromatic steam.
- Inhale or apply it to your chest before and during a tough workout for a stimulating scent.
- Apply it topically to fatigued areas following physical activity for a cooling sensation.
WHERE TO DIFFUSE
- Put focus first in study areas with this crisp, cool aroma.
- Wake up shared family spaces first thing in the morning by infusing them with this icy scent.
- Refresh your cooldown space after a vigorous workout with its chilling fragrance.
EXPERIENCE
Peppermint essential oil has an invigorating aroma that can help create a focused environment when diffused and can create a cooling sensation when applied topically, especially after physical activity.
LABEL DIRECTIONS
Topical: Adults: Add up to 8 drops of essential oil to 10 ml of carrier oil and apply once daily. Do not use essential oils undiluted. External use only. Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes; if this happens, rinse thoroughly with vegetable oil.
Aromatic: Diffuse up to 10 minutes 3 times daily.
Aromatic: Diffuse up to 10 minutes 3 times daily.
CAUTIONS: Keep out of reach of children. If accidental ingestion occurs, seek urgent medical attention or contact a Poison Control Center. If symptoms persist or worsen, consult a health care professional. If you have epilepsy or asthma, consult a health care professional prior to use. Avoid exposure of applied area(s) to the sun.
