6 Benefits Of Peppermint Essential Oil (And How To Use It)

For an oil with a beautifully fresh aroma and a wealth of benefits, you can’t go wrong with Peppermint Essential Oil.  

In this article, we’ll look at the benefits Peppermint Essential Oil can bring to all aspects of life, as well as how to practically incorporate it into your routine.  

Table Of Contents
What Is Peppermint Oil?
Benefits Of Peppermint Oil
Popular Ways To Use Peppermint Oil
How To Know If You Have Quality Peppermint Oil
Considerations For Use
Customer Reviews

The unique chemical makeup of Peppermint Oil makes it beneficial for many aspects of life. These include: 

Peppermint Oil has long been utilised as a natural decongestant and fever fighter thanks to its menthol content.   

Additionally, the natural antiseptic content of Peppermint Oil is known to help increase air flow in the nasal passages. This helps provide more air to the lungs while improving nasal breathing. 

The incredibly potent menthol content of Peppermint Oil makes it a powerful repellent for spiders, wasps, bees, and mosquitos. Additionally, it has also been seen to help deter rats and other rodents.  

The natural analgesic and antispasmodic properties of Peppermint Essential Oil are known to relieve headaches, inflammation, muscle and joint pain.  

Applying a diluted solution of Peppermint Oil to the skin known to help stimulate blood circulation while bringing a soothing, cooling feeling to tired muscles and joints.  

The antispasmodic properties of Peppermint Essential Oil are known to relax the gastric muscles, which has a significant antiemetic (nausea preventing) effect.  

In fact, a 2021 study revealed that inhaling Peppermint Oil helped reduced feelings of nausea and vomiting in cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy.  

The antiseptic, antibiotic and analgesic properties of Peppermint Essential Oil have been seen to be beneficial for treating acne.  

These properties are also known to help sooth irritation, inflammation and redness due to Peppermint Oil’s natural ‘cooling’ effect. For this reason, applying a diluted solution of Peppermint Oil to the skin may help dilate blood vessels, offering a cooling and pain reliving sensation to the skin.  

Peppermint Essential Oil’s antiseptic, antibacterial and antifungal properties make it a useful ingredient for disinfecting floors and surfaces. Additionally, the fresh, cooling and reviving aromas of Peppermint Essential Oil make an effective natural deodoriser.  

To enjoy the many benefits of Peppermint Oil, we recommend either topical application or inhalation via a diffuser.  

Now you know the many benefits Peppermint Oil has been seen to bring to all aspects of life, you might be wondering how to practically incorporate it into your routine.  

Some of the most popular ways to enjoy Peppermint Oil include: 

To help relieve headaches, muscle spasms, inflammation and muscle pain, dilute a few drops of Peppermint Essential Oil into a warm bath.  

To receive the antiseptic and antibacterial benefits of Peppermint Oil, try diluting a few drops into your favourite carrier oil or moisturiser and apply to the affected area.  

For a homemade vapor rub, mix Peppermint Oil with Coconut and Eucalyptus Oil to help relieve congestion and stuffy sinus’.  

Peppermint Oil’s delightful, fresh aroma blends well with various other oils. Some popular diffuser blends incorporating Peppermint Essential Oil include: 

• 4 drops Peppermint Oil 
• 3 drops Cypress Oil 
• 3 drops Grapefruit Oil 

• 3 drops Peppermint Oil 
• 3 drops Eucalyptus Oil 
• 2 drops Lime Oil 
• 1 drop Tea Tree Oil 

Quick tip: For the ultimate cold fighting blend, see our winter wellness pack here.  

The quality and purity of Peppermint Essential Oil will vary depending on where you purchase it from. Therefore, it’s important to look for several things to ensure you’re purchasing a pure, unadulterated essential oil.  

1. The oils Latin name, in this case Mentha Arvensis, listed on the bottle. If a product doesn’t have the Latin name listed, it’s probably a mix of synthetic fragrance oils. 
2. Oil packaging is in a dark glass bottle. This will prevent light and heat from damaging the oil.  
3. The label clearly states ‘100% pure Peppermint Essential Oil’. This will ensure the product isn’t blended with any other oils.  
4. Be sure to check the expiry date if buying in store 
5. The product clearly states where the oil is from. 
6. Be wary of a very low price. It could be an indicator of low quality or adulterated essential oils. 

At AWO, we ethically source our Peppermint Essential Oil from India and do not dilute it with any other ingredients. This means you’re getting exactly what you pay for, 100% pure Peppermint Essential Oil naturally extracted via steam distillation/dementholised.   

Although rare, Peppermint Oil use may result in skin irritations or allergic reactions. That's why we always recommend performing a skin patch test before incorporating Peppermint Oil into your routine.   

AWO’s Peppermint Oil is 100% pure and therefore very concentrated, so we always recommend diluting before using topically. Because they are so potent, essential oils can cause serious harm if ingested without the necessary expertise.   

For this reason, you should never ingest essential oils. We also recommend storing your Peppermint Essential Oil in a cool, dry place at room temperature, ensuring that they are not directly exposed to sunlight and are out of reach of children or pets. 

“An invigorating and great quality essential oil”
Elle (Verified Customer)

“Excellent quality product, incredibly well packaged and rapid service from the team at AWO”
Suzanne (Verified Customer)

“Recently received my Peppermint Oil I diffuse every night before bed, gives the most beautiful scent and gorgeous sleep”
Tara (Verified Customer)