Peppermint Essential Oil — Pure Cooling Oil for Focus & Fresh Aromatherapy

Instant clarity. Instant cool. Amayah Peppermint Essential Oil is 100% pure, undiluted, and steam-distilled from the leaves of Mentha piperita — with a high natural menthol content that delivers a powerful cooling sensation within seconds of application. No synthetic cooling agents. No added carriers. Just the raw, full-strength oil.

The active compound in peppermint oil is menthol, which works by activating cold-sensitive receptors — when applied to the forehead and temples for a tension headache, this creates a counter-stimulation effect that reduces pain perception & promotes relaxation of the surrounding muscles. When inhaled, the menthol vapour penetrates nasal passages & opens airways in much the same way as eucalyptus, but with a sharper, mintier character. In a diffuser, the same stimulating effect on the nervous system that creates the cooling sensation also activates alertness and focus. One bottle has a longer practical range of uses than almost any other essential oil in a home.

Scent profile

Crisp, sharp, and intensely minty with a clean, cooling freshness that is immediately invigorating. The menthol character is dominant and distinctive — clean and medicinal rather than sweet.

Oil profile

• Botanical name: Mentha piperita
• Extraction: Steam distilled
• Key compound: Menthol — high natural concentration
• Scent: Cool, minty, sharp and refreshing
• Grade: Therapeutic, 100% pure and undiluted
• Free from: Synthetic fragrance, fillers, parabens, carrier oil
• Packaged in: Dark amber glass to protect potency from light and heat

How to use Peppermint Essential Oil

• Headache relief (temples): Dilute 2–3 drops in 1 teaspoon of carrier oil & apply to the temples, forehead, & the base of the skull at the back of the neck. The cooling counter-stimulation typically reduces tension headache discomfort within 15–20 minutes.
• Sinus and breathing (steam inhalation): Add 3–4 drops to a bowl of hot water. Lean over, cover your head with a towel, & inhale for 5–10 minutes. The menthol vapour opens blocked nasal passages and relieves congestion.
• Focus and alertness (diffuser): Add 4–5 drops to your diffuser with water. Run during work, study, or whenever afternoon fatigue sets in. Peppermint actively stimulates alertness and cognitive function — pair with Eucalyptus (1:1) for a high-intensity focus blend, or with Lemon for a sharper, brighter energy.
• Muscle and joint relief (diluted): Mix 4–5 drops per teaspoon of coconut or sesame carrier oil. Massage into sore muscles, aching joints, or tense shoulders after exercise or a long day. 

What makes it different

• High natural menthol content — the active compound responsible for cooling, headache relief, and sinus clearing at full therapeutic concentration
• Four genuine use cases — headache relief, sinus clearing, focus diffusion, and muscle pain from a single bottle
• 100% pure and undiluted — no synthetic cooling agents, no fillers, no carrier oil added
• Steam-distilled from Mentha piperita leaves — the peppermint species with the highest therapeutic menthol content
• Dark amber glass packaging — protects potency from light and heat
• ISO certified manufacturing, lab tested quality

100% pure Peppermint Essential Oil, 15ml. Steam-distilled from Mentha piperita leaves. Made in India.