Aroma Profile
✦ Botanical ID
Botanical Name
Mentha × piperita
Family
Lamiaceae / Lamiaceae
Origin
China
China
Cultivation
natural cultivation
Extraction
distillation
Note
top note, bold
Key Constituents
Chemotype (CT): Menthol (menthol)
*Main role: bold / cool
*Main role: clear / encourage circulation
*Main role: an open breath
Safety Guide
Strong irritant. Avoid eyes. Not for children under 6. Strongly cooling. Do not get it in the eyes. Not for children under 6.
✦Benefits
Instant Focus · awake, at once
A clear “mind switch.” Menthol’s high volatility and piercing quality wake vitality, clear a foggy mind, and support focus and memory. A fitting companion for an afternoon slump, a long drive, or a study push.
Cooling Comfort · cool ease
A natural “liquid cool.” Sprayed on the skin, it can activate cold receptors (TRPM8), bring a clear coolness, lower heat physically, and ease summer heat or the hot feel in muscles after exercise.
Muscle Soothe · cool the pressure
Aromatherapy’s “natural soother.” For tight muscles and a stiff neck and shoulders, a cool-then-warm feeling helps quiet discomfort and brings a sense of ease.
✦Daily Rituals
Midday Reboot · restart the afternoon
after a midday rest,1 dropDrop peppermint in the palm and rub it open. Take three deep breaths. The heavy, full feeling after a meal goes at once.
Muscle Rescue · muscle care
after exercise,3 dropsAdd the oil to body lotion and massage the legs. A cool feel takes the heaviness after movement away quickly.
✦Aromatherapy Applications
Temple Cool · cool the temples
1 drop peppermint + 1 drop lavender + 5ml carrier oil
Put it in a roller and apply to the temples (keep away from the eyes) and the nape. Mint’s coolness helps ease tightness and heaviness in the head.
Breeze Spray · a fresh spray
2 drops peppermint + 2 drops eucalyptus + a cup of hot water
When breathing feels tight or the air feels heavy, drop the oil into hot water and inhale (eyes closed). Bold menthol quickly brings an open freshness.
Fresh Drive · awake at the wheel
3 drops peppermint + 3 drops lemon + a car diffuser
For a long drive. Mint’s cool with lemon’s sharpness can help keep driving tiredness away and the head clear.