Peppermin Essential Oil

The peppermint plant is a hybrid of watermint and spearmint and was first described by Carl Linneaus in 1753. A high menthol content—like that found in the doTERRA Peppermint essential oil—distinguishes the best quality Peppermint from other products. Frequently used in toothpaste and chewing gum for oral hygiene, Peppermint also helps alleviate occasional stomach upset and promotes healthy respiratory function.* Peppermint continues to be one of the best-selling favorites among doTERRA essential oils.

Uses

• Use a drop of Peppermint essential oil with Lemon in water for a healthy, refreshing mouth rinse.
• Take one to two drops in a Veggie Capsule to alleviate occasional stomach upset.*
• Add two to three drops to your favorite smoothie recipe for a refreshing twist.
• Place one drop in palm of hand with one drop Wild Orange and one drop Frankincense and inhale for a mid-day pick-me-up.

Directions to Use

Diffusion: Use three to four drops in the diffuser of yourchoice.
Internal use: Dilute one drop in 4 fl. oz. of liquid.
Topical use: Apply one to two drops to desired area. Dilute with doTERRA Fractionated Coconut Oil to minimize any skin sensitivity

Cautions

Possible skin sensitivity. Keep out of reach of children. If you are pregnant, nursing, or under a doctor’s care, consult your physician. Avoid contact with eyes, inner ears, and sensitive areas.

Statements with asterisks refer to internal use. All others refer to aromatic or topical use.

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Primary Benefits

• Alertness, Antioxidant, Asthma, Autism, Bacterial Infections, Bell's Palsy, Brain Injury, Chronic Fatigue, Cold Sores, Colon Polyps, Congestion, Constipation, Cooling (Body), Cramps/Charley Horses, Chron's Disease, Diarrhea, Dysmenorrhea, Endurance, Fainting, Fever, Flu (Influenza), Gamma Radiation Exposure, Gastritis, Halitosis, Headaches, Heartburn, Heatstroke, Hernia (Hiatal), Herpes Simplex, Hives, Hot Flashes, Huntington's Disease, Hyperthyroidism, Indigestion, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Itching, Jet Lag, Lactation (Decrease Milk Production), Memory, Migraines, Motion Sickness, MRSA, Multiple Sclerosis, Muscle Aches, Muscle Fatigue, Myelin Sheath, Nausea, Olfactory Loss (Sense of Smell), Osteoporosis, Paralysis, Rhinitis, Scabies, Sciatica, SShock, Sinusitis, Surgical Wounds, Swollen Eyes Tennis Elbow, Throat Infection, Typhoid, Ulcer (Gastric), Varicose Veins, Vomiting

Aromatic Description

• Minty, fresh, herbaceous

Collection Method

• Steam Distillation

Plant Part

• Whole plant

Main Constituents

• Menthol, Menthone, 1,8-Cineole