Peppermint is widely known for it's soothing, cooling action that comes from its high level of menthol. It has analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties that also contributes to it being such a popular mint. Botanical Name: Mentha piperita INCI Name: Piper Mentha Piperita Country of Origin: India Aromatic Description: Minty, reminiscent of peppermint candies, but more concentrated. More fragrant than spearmint. Extraction Process: Steam distilled Blending Suggestions: It blends well with geranium, lemon, lavender, pine, basil, cypress, grapefruit, tea tree, rosemary, marjoram, juniper, black pepper and eucalyptus. All of our products are recommended for external use only. Pure Essential Supply does not sell items for use in food. Avoid contact with the eyes and other sensitive areas. Flushing with water will only send the essential oil back to the eye’s membranes. Applying a carrier oil will create another fat for the essential oil to be attracted to other than the membranes of the eyes or skin. We’ve not known this to cause permanent injury or long-term discomfort, but if you feel concerned, please call your health care provider.