Mint Essential Oils

Essential oils categorised as ‘Minty’ include several Mentha species along with a number of other species that have similar properties.

• Peppermint (Mentha piperita) is the best know of the mint oils – a fresh, invigorating oil which is supportive for the respiratory and digestive systems.
• Field or Corn Mint (Mentha arvensis) and Horse Mint (Mentha longifolia) are high in menthol and therefore especially suitable for immune support and times of tiredness (both contain ketones so should be used with care).
• Mint Bergamot (Mentha citrata) is a species of mint that has a gentle Bergamot-like aroma – an ideal alternative to Peppermint or Spearmint.
• Mint Pennyroyal (Mentha pulegium) is high in ketones and not generally recommended for aromatherapy use.
• Spearmint (Mentha spicata) has a fresh, uplifting aroma and a gentle action.