Organic Peppermint Essential Oil, 50ml

Background Mentha piperita, commonly known as Peppermint, is a perennial herb that can grow between 30–90 cm in height. It features striking purple four-lobed corolla flowers surrounded by dark green leaves with red veins. Native to parts of Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, Peppermint’s popularity has led to its cultivation across nearly every region of the world. Since ancient times, Peppermint has played a significant role in traditional Chinese and Japanese medicine. Its dried leaves were even discovered in Egyptian pyramids, believed to ensure a pleasant afterlife. The refreshing fragrance of Natural Peppermint Oil has been celebrated since Greek mythology, famously linked to the nymph Mentha. Today, Peppermint oil is the second most widely used essential oil in the world—just after Lavender. General Information Ecodrop’s Organic Peppermint Essential Oil 50ml is steam-distilled from the leaves of Mentha piperita, grown organically in the temperate regions of India and certified under UK Soil Association Organic Standards. To ensure peak quality, our Peppermint plants are cultivated in partially shaded environments where they thrive. The leaves—harvested just as the flowers…