Mint Essential Oils

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

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

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

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