Peppermint Essential Oil (French)

Peppermint, French
Mentha piperita officinalis

Source: Leaves & Flowers
Origin: France
Energetics: Yin
Extraction Method: Steam Distilled
Scent: A sweet, cool, minty and fresh aroma.
Blends Well With: Spearmint, Pine, Geranium & Cypress.

About

Peppermint essential oil may be used as an anti-inflammatory and antibacterial. It is well known for its ability to aid digestive problems and skin conditions.

How To Use

Diffuse: Add a few drops to a diffuser to disperse around the room

Topically: Dilute essential oil with any carrier oil at a 2.5% ratio. This equates to 2.5ml essential oil/oils in total mixed with 100ml of chosen carrier oil. 1ml of essential oil is approximately 20-22 drops of oil.  Decant into a roller or glass bottle with eye dropper to apply easily or a larger bottle if using for massage. Please note this dilution rate is for adults and children over the age of 6. More information on children and essential oils is on our blog page. Essential Oils should not be used directly on the skin without mixing first with a carrier oil

Inhalation: Add 1-2 drops essential oil to a tissue and inhale at a distance while ensuring that the oil does not come into direct contact with the skin. Alternatively, you can smell the oil directly from the bottle.

Shelf Life 

Our freshly decanted Peppermint essential oil will last for 3-4 years minimum from when you open your amber glass bottle if stored correctly.

Primary Storage Considerations: Keep away from direct light (U.V. radiation). Keep in the amber glass bottle with lid tightly closed. Only open when you need to and decant into a smaller "working" amber glass bottle if possible (and label so you know what is in it). This is to reduce oxidation.
Secondary Storage Considerations: Keep in a refrigerator at around 4 degrees celsius.

Safety

General
Some essential oils may cause photosensitivity to the skin - Use diluted in Jojoba or other complete carrier oil.
Do not ingest essential oils.
Do not apply to eyes, sensitive areas or mucous membranes.
The information on this website is not intended to be used in the diagnosis, treatment or mitigation of any physical or mental illness. Ahimsa Oils offer no advice or recommendations only general information. No therapeutic claims are made within.
Pregnant women, nursing mothers and children should not use essential oils without first consulting an appropriately trained healthcare practitioner.

The statements on this website have not been evaluated by the TGA. David Bosley however worked for a long period in consultation with the TGA to ensure correct labelling with reference to the Ahimsa Oil product range.

Specific
Hazards: Choleretic; neurotoxicity; mucous membrane irritation (low risk)
Contraindications: Cardiac fibrillation, G6PD deficiency. Do not apply to or near the face of infants or children.
Maximum dermal level: 5.4% 
A dermal maximum of 5.4% is recommended based on 8.0% menthofuran and 3.0% pulegone content, with limits of 0.5% for methofuran and 1.2% for pulegone. Peppermint oil should be avoided altogether in cases of cardiac fibrillation, and by people with a G6PD deficiency. This is a fairly common inherited enzyme deficiency, particulary in people of Chinese, West African, Mediterranean or Middle Eastern origin. People with G6PD deficiency will typically hace abnormal blood reactions to at least one of the following drugs, or will have been advised to avoid them: antimalarials; sulfonamides (antimicrobial); chloramphenicol (antibiotic); streptomycin (antibiotic); aspirin.
For transportation purposes, this product is classed DG due to flash point range between 60.5°C and 93.3°C

References

Tisserand, R., & Young, R. (2014). Essential Oil Safety: Second edition.
Sheppard-Hanger, Sylla. The Aromatherapy Practitioner Reference Manual: Atlantic Institute of Aromatherapy, 1999. Print.