Peppermint Piperita Essential Oil

Safety information

For the undiluted essential oil, from its Safety Data Sheet.

WARNING

• H315 Causes skin irritation.
• H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction.
• H319 Causes serious eye irritation.
• H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

EUH208 Contains Sabinene, Linalool. May produce an allergic reaction.

Peppermint Piperita Essential Oil

Botanical Name: Mentha piperita
Plant Part: Flowering Herb
Extraction Method: Steam

Description: Piperita Mentha oil is a member of the Lamiaceae family. This oil has a highly penetrating, grassy-minty camphoraceous odour and is classed as a top note. Piperita blends well with citrus, earthy, herby, minty and woodsy oils.

Colour: Pale off white to light yellow

Common Uses: Most people will associate peppermint with being a flavouring or scenting agent in foods, beverages, skin and hair care products, as well as soaps and candles. This is largely due to its menthol content – typically 30–55%.

Consistency: Thin

Note: Top

Strength of Aroma: Medium to Strong

Blends Well With: Peppermint blends well with Basil, Bergamot, Cajeput, Cedarwood, Eucalyptus, Lemon, Lime, Mandarin, Marjoram, Niaouli, Pine, Rosemary, Spearmint and Thyme.

Aromatic Scent: Peppermint has a sharp, penetrating mint scent based on its high menthol content. The sweetness of the vapour makes it easy to see why it is such a common flavoring and scenting agent.

History: Peppermint and its name has its roots in Greek mythology. Pluto – god of the dead – fell in love with Minthe, herself a beautiful nymph. Pluto’s goddess wife Persephone became jealous and turned Minthe into a plant, but out of respect for her beauty, she ensured that she would have a wonderful and fragrant aroma.

Cautions: Peppermint can be sensitizing due to the menthol content.

Important Note: The information provided is for educational purposes only.