Complete Guide to Essential Oils/A to Z of essential oils/Peppermint
Peppermint oil comes from the leaves of Mentha × piperita (also known as Mentha balsamea). It is particularly used for healing the digestive system.

- Peppermint (Mentha × piperita)
Properties Edit
Digestive Edit
Relieves indigestion, nausea, heartburn, flatulence and diarrhea.
Emotional Edit
Soothes stress, anxiety and depression. Relieves fatigue and improves concentration.
Gynecological Edit
Reduces menstrual pain.
Respiratory Edit
Alleviates asthma, coughs, bronchitis and sinusitis.
Caution Edit
- Don't use peppermint oil during pregnancy.
- Don't use on young children.
- May irritate the skin or mucus membranes.