Peppermint Essential Oil

Obtained from the flowering top and green leaves of the Mentha Piperita plant, Organic Peppermint India Essential Oil is a variety of the famous Peppermint plant found in India. Mentha Piperita has slightly hairy serrated leaves with pinkish-mauve flowers, arranged in a long conical shape. According to Greek mythology the nymph Mentha was sexually pursued by Pluto, whose jealous wife Persephone, trod her ferociously into the ground. Pluto then turned her into a herb, knowing that people would appreciate her for years to come. That herb turned out to be Peppermint! There’s early evidence that cultivation of Peppermint started around 1000 B.C. Its strong mint scent, as well as its uses and benefits makes Peppermint Essential Oil a staple for many today! Our oils are therapeutic grade and not intended for internal use. Country of Origin: IndiaBotanical Name: Mentha PiperitaFamily Name: LamiaceaeINCI: Mentha PiperitaCommon Names: Indian Peppermint OilParts Used: Flowering top and Green Lea