AROMA: Peppermint essential Oil has a strong, cool, herbaceous, minty scent. BOTANICAL NAME: Mentha piperita ORIGIN: India PLANT PART: Leaves EXTRACTION METHOD: Steam Distilled PERFUMERY NOTE: Top Peppermint Essential Oil is cooling and uplifting. It can help promote energy, stimulating the mind and raising our spirits with it's intense herbaceous aroma. Diluting with a carrier oil for skin application is recommended. Unless you are working directly with a highly qualified practitioner who has been specifically trained in essential oil pharmacology, it is not advisable to take internally. If pregnant or nursing, consult your physician.