Peppermint Essential Oil (1st distillation): This is an herbaceous, sweet smelling peppermint. It is less brisk smelling than the 2nd distillation and contains slightly less menthol. Warning: Causes a cooling effect in melt and pour, and lotions should not be used on mucous membranes or sensitive areas.
Interesting Fact: According to Dr. Bryan Raudenbush of Wheeling Jesuit University, smelling Peppermint Essential Oil improves mental performance, cognitive functioning, pain threshold and tolerance, digestion and digestive processes and athletic performance. For more information, go to www.senseofsmell.org
Distillation Method: Steam Distillation
Country of Origin: Yakima, WA USA
Part: Leaves
Botanical Name: Mentha Piperita
NOTE: This medium-flashpoint oil (159.8ºF) will ship FedEx only regardless of the shipping method you choose at checkout. It cannot be shipped by the USPS.