Peppermint Essential Oil Profile - cautions, dilution guidelines, therapeutic properties, scientific research citations, usage suggestions, and more

Peppermint essential oil, Mentha piperita*, is steam distilled from the plant’s leaves. Peppermint belongs to the Lamiaceae (Labiatae) botanical family. * Be sure you check the label for the botanical name. If it does not say Mentha piperita then it is not … Continue reading

Menthol-Containing Essential Oils and Children

Essential oils should be used with caution around children. Essential oils high in menthol and/or 1,8-cineole – Eucalyptus and Peppermint, for example – should be used with care around children aged six and under. The cooling sensation these oils provide … Continue reading