Peppermint Essential Oil (15 ml) Mentha piperita Peppermint oil contains menthol for an invigorating aroma and a cooling sensation that soothes fatigued muscles. When taken internally, it promotes healthy bowel function, supports gastrointestinal system comfort, and adds a fresh, minty flavor to foods.* About Meet Peppermint essential oil, the natural blend of water mint and spearmint that hails from Europe and now thrives in the U.S. The crisp, minty aroma is only the beginning of this premium powerhouse. It’s a burst of freshness while you create a focused environment conducive to work or study. Apply it to tired muscles to cool them down after physical activity. Add it to your favorite shampoos for extra zingy sensations or to your toothpaste or mouth rinse for fresher breath. Once you start, you’ll discover Peppermint is much more than an oil—it’s a way of life! Suggested Uses Add it to Young Living® V-6™ Vegetable Oil Complex or other massage oils and massage to the abdomen for a soothing experience. Add it to your favorite shampoos for a stimulating sensation. Diffuse it for a refreshing breathing experience during the cold winter months. Diffuse Peppermint oil’s sharp aroma while working or doing homework. Apply it topically to your temples, feet, shoulders, neck, or scalp or to tired muscles following physical activity for a cooling sensation. Mix it with Lavender oil or LavaDerm™ After-Sun Spray and apply to skin after a day in the sun for an added cooling sensation. Add it to your toothpaste or mouth rinse for fresher breath. Add it to Ortho Ease® or Ortho Sport® Massage Oils for a soothing massage. Features & Benefits Features a cool, minty, herbal aroma that’s invigorating, uplifting, and refreshing Helps cool and soothe fatigued muscles after physical activity with topical application Has an invigorating aroma conducive to work or study Creates a refreshing breathing experience when inhaled or diffused Contains the naturally occurring constituents menthol and menthyl acetate Botanical Information Additional Info Botanical Family Lamiaceae (mint family) Plant Part Used Leaves and Stems Extraction Method Steam Distilled