Description: Peppermint Oil is an essential oil having the botanical name Mentha piperita. It's a hybrid plant between water mint and spearmint. It has a fresh and sharp menthol aroma that is widely used in the food, flavoring, and cosmetic industries. Like many essential oils, it is commonly used in aromatherapy for its appealing scent and therapeutic properties. Peppermint essential oil is used to soothe inflammation, irritation, and itchiness on the skin and scalp. It promotes wound healing, and it is also touted as a natural remedy for soothing bug bites, and providing relief in pruritus, a common skin infection that leads to rashes, hives, and itchiness.
