Essential Oil, Peppermint Supreme

Name: Peppermint Supreme

Botanical Name: Mentha piperita

Main Constituents: L-Menthol: 28 - 50%, Menthone: 18 - 30%

Origin: India

Extraction Method: Steam Distilled

Part of Plant: Herb

Description & Colour: Colourless to pale yellow liquid, thin consistency

Aromatic Summary: Can be a very penetrating scent, use it in small doses. Peppermint Supreme has a string minty scent with herbaceous notes. 

Flashpoint: 70°C

Storage: Transfer out of any metal and shipping containers (used for safe shipping), keep in dark glass container

Safety Notes: For external use only; dilute before use. May cause skin irritations, a skin test is recommended prior to use, avoid contact with eyes. Avoid in large quantities, may be toxic.

Usage: Anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antiseptic, antiviral, emmenagogue, expectorant, nervine, stomachic and vermifuge. Peppermint Supreme is typically used in incense, soaps, cosmetics, and aromatics. Note: This oil may form crystals during transit or storage. Gentle warming in a hot water bath and stirring may be required to be brought back to a liquid state. The oil can also be warmed with alcohol and/or oils as it is insoluble in water.

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

Peppermint is one of the oldest documented medicinal herbs. Used for a variety of complaints, including indigestion, headaches, toothaches, colds, and cramps. The peppermint plant is a cross between a number of wild mints. The plant grows to about 1 to 3 ft and has a purplish stem and pale-violet flowers.