Peppermint essential oil may be one of the most instantly recognizable oils in an aromatherapy collection. Open the bottle and its sharp, cool, intensely minty aroma seems to fill the room almost immediately. That distinctive fragrance comes largely from menthol and other naturally occurring aromatic compounds found in peppermint, Mentha × piperita. Menthol is also …
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May 19
Peppermint Essential Oil
Cool, crisp, intensely minty, and instantly recognizable, peppermint essential oil is one of the most familiar aromatic oils in the world. A single drop can dominate a diffuser blend, add a refreshing note to soaps and body products, or create the characteristic cooling sensation associated with menthol. The oil is distilled from the leaves and …