Peppermint Essential Oil

Peppermint is a powerhouse essential oil, with its popularity comparable to lavender. Peppermint belongs to the mint family, a hybrid of watermint and spearmint, well known for its robust and refreshing scent, multi-purpose usage and numerous benefits. Peppermint essential oil is commonly used for:

  • Aromatherapy – Diffuse/inhaled, doubles as insect repellent
  • Topical use – Diluted with carrier oil and applied onto the skin, can be doubled as natural perfume, can be used for children above 10 years old (please carry out a patch test before proceeding)
  • Cosmetics & Oral Care – Menthol (main constituent) used in shampoos, toothpaste, mouth wash and etc.
  • Medicinal – Analgesic, anti-septic and decongestant properties to treat headaches, muscle pain, nasal congestion and more

Please avoid using topically or as aromatherapy if pregnant, consult with a medical professional if needed

It is scientifically known as mentha x piperita, and also known as Mentha Balsamea Wild. The numerous benefits of peppermint essential oil includes stimulating mental performance to help with staying focused and more alert, providing an invigorating environment that manages nervous and irritable feelings at the same time, keeping pests (spiders, mosquitoes, ants, etc.) away. In addition to that, peppermint essential oil is believed to help with hormone imbalance.

Below is a list and comparison of peppermint essential oil from different brands, all the information are obtained from the official website of the brands.

Edens Garden – Peppermint Essential Oil

  • Certification: GC/MS batch-tested
  • Aroma Description: Refreshingly minty, fresh, sweet
  • Extraction Method: Steam Distillation
  • Uses (according to official website):
    • Breathe
    • Pain
    • Uplift
    • Wellness
    • Massage Oil: 2oz/60ml squeeze bottle – 8 drops peppermint + 2 drops lavender + 5 drops Roman chamomile + 5 drops rosemary + jojoba oil to fill the balance
    • For Insect Bites: 1 oz/30ml squeeze bottle – 5 drops peppermint + 2 drops Helichrysum + 3 drops lavender + 1 oz/30ml aloe vera gel
    • Inhaler: 5 drops peppermint + 5 drops lime + 5 drops lemon add to personal inhaler and inhale when required
    • Homemade Disinfectant: 8oz/240ml spray bottle – 20 drops peppermint + 40 drops lemon + 30 drops tea tree + 2oz/60ml grain alcohol + 6 oz/180ml distilled water
  • Product Size: 5ml, 10ml, 30ml, 118ml
  • Price: $6.95 USD (5ml), $8.95 USD (10ml), $20.95 USD (30ml). $71.95 USD (118ml) (*as of August 2021)
  • Additional Info:
    • Full test results disclosed on official website
    • Blends well with myrrh and other resins
    • Top note (aroma)
    • 2 – 3 years shelf life
  • Country of origin: USA
  • Reviews:
    • Customers comment that the product is of high quality, has an incredible scent and soothes headaches

Rocky Mountain Oils – Peppermint Essential Oil

  • Certification: GC/MS Tested, S.A.A.F.E Promise
  • Aroma Description: Minty and sweet
  • Extraction Method: Steam Distillation
  • Uses (according to official website):
    • Add to a muscle rub to soothe muscle pain
    • Use as an ingredient in homemade cleaning products
    • Use as an air purifier in rooms
    • Diffuse for freshness
    • Diffuse in an open and well – ventilated space for 30 – 60 minute intervals with long resting time in between
    • Add a few drops in spray bottle filled with water and spray to repel insects and rodents
    • Topical usage of 1 – 2% dilution for children above 6 years old
    • Blends well with other oils (Eucalyptus, Lavender, Lemon and more)
  • Product Size: 15ml
  • Price: $16.95 USD *As of August 2021
  • Additional Info:
    • Full test results disclosed on official website
    • Safe for kids above 6 years old (make sure to keep them away from direct mist)
  • Country of origin: USA
  • Reviews:
    • Customers comment that the product works for headaches, deterring pests and it has a rejuvenating scent

Healing Solutions – Organic Peppermint Essential Oil

  • Certification: USDA Organic (According to Google search – certified produce grown on soil free from prohibited substances for 3 years prior to harvest), GC/MS tested
  • Aroma Description: Clean, crisp, minty fresh
  • Extraction Method: Steam Distillation
  • Uses (according to official website):
    • Relieve pain for headaches, fever, joint and muscle pain
    • Keep insects and other pests away
    • Helps with insomnia and itching
    • Maximum dilution of 5% for topical usage
  • Product Size: 10ml, 30ml, 60ml, 120ml
  • Price: $14.99 USD (10ml), $24.99 USD (30ml), $39.99 USD (60ml), $59.99 USD (120ml) (*as of August 2021)
  • Additional Info:
    • Full test results disclosed on official website
    • NOT safe for children
    • NOT to be used on first trimester of pregnancy and when breastfeeding
  • Country of origin: India/USA
  • Reviews:
    • Customers comment that the product has a delightful scent, aids in clearing congestion and repelling pests

Revive EO – Peppermint

  • Certification: GC/MS tested, cruelty free
  • Aroma Description: Strong, sharp, minty, cool, invigorating
  • Extraction Method: Steam Distillation
  • Uses (according to official website):
    • Combine 1 drop of peppermint essential oil + honey + 1 glass of water as homemade mouthwash
    • Dilute 1 to 2 drops with carrier oil for topical usage, use a 0.5% dilution rate for children above 3 years old
    • Add 3 – 4 drops in your diffuser
    • Add 1 drop to a vegetal capsule when having an upset stomach
  • Product Size: 10ml, 30ml
  • Price: $7 USD (10ml), $17 USD (30ml) (*as of August 2021)
  • Additional Info:
    • Full test results disclosed on official website
    • Blends well with other oils (sweet basil, coriander, eucalyptus, geranium, lavender and more)
    • Top note aroma
    • Can be used for children above 3 years old
  • Country or origin: USA
  • Reviews:
    • Customers comment that the quality of the product is equal to, if not better than MLM brands, helps to relieve headaches and allergies