Mentha piperita (Peppermint) belongs to Labiateae family and is a perennial herb widely cultivated in the world. It is a popular herb that can be used in numerous forms (ie, oil, leaf, leaf extract, and leaf water). The Natural Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil is obtained by the steam distillation of over ground part of the naturally grown flowering plant of Mentha Piperita. Its major components are L-Menthol and Mentha Furon.

The essential oil of natural peppermint is colourless to pale yellow free flowing liquid having Cooling, minty, sweet fresh mentholic, peppermint like taste. Natural Peppermint oil possesses a fresh sharp menthol odour and a pungent taste followed by a cooling sensation. It also has a variety of therapeutic properties and is used in aromatherapy, cosmeceuticals, personal hygiene products, pharmaceutical, bath preparations, mouthwashes, toothpastes, and topical preparations for both its flavouring and fragrance properties.

Blends with: Lavender, rosemary, etc.
Extraction method: The steam distillation method
Constituents: Piperitenone, Pulegone, and 1,8-cineole.