Guide to essential oils

Essential oil Wild mint

4.8 - 187 reviews
Tonic, Field Mint essential oil is ideal for diffusion, mixed with other oils to invigorate the body and mind. Refreshing, Field Mint essential oil promotes breathing. Its soothing active ingredients make Field Mint essential oil an asset in helping to calm itching.

How to use

  • Skin application and massage

    Skin application and massage

    Suitable

  • Diffusion

    Diffusion

    Possible but not recommended

  • Cosmetic active ingredient

    Cosmetic active ingredient

    Possible but not recommended

  • Aromatherapy bath

    Aromatherapy bath

    Appropriate

  • Appropriate

Features

Properties

Precautions

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Features

Production process

Complete steam distillation

Part of the plant used

Aerial parts

Botanical name

Mentha arvensis

Chemotype

Menthol, menthone

Odour

Fresh, minty, slightly spicy

Warning

The properties, information and methods of use below are quotes from reference books or websites on aromatherapy, hydrolatherapy and phytotherapy. This general information is provided for informative purposes only and in no way constitutes medical guidance. Under no circumstances can this information be used as a substitute for a medical diagnosis, consultation or follow-up, nor can it incur our liability. We recommend that you consult the guide to essential oils before using them, so that you are aware of any precautions that need to be taken. If in doubt, consult a doctor before using essential oils.

Bibliographic references

  • Bosson L. and Dietz G. (2004) Energy Aromatherapy: Healing with the Soul of Plants. Amyris Publishing.

  • Franchomme P., Jollois R., and Pénoël D. (2001) Aromatherapy Exactly. Roger Jollois Publishing.

  • Zhiri A., Daudoux D. and Breda M.L. (2008) Chemotyped Essential Oils. New Edition. Editions Inspir.

  • Roulier G. (1990) Essential Oils for Your Health. A Practical Guide to Aromatherapy: Properties and Therapeutic Indications of Plant Essences. Editions Dangles.

  • Baudoux D. Practical Aromatherapy Notebooks According to the French School - Pregnancy. Amyris Publishing.

Properties

Wild Mint Essential Oil is traditionally used for: Itching, arthritis, osteoarthritis, rheumatism, digestive problems, toothache (cavities, abscesses), sinusitis, vomiting, nausea, migraine and headaches.

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Properties

For health, Wild Mint essential oil is recognised for the following properties:

  • Tonic and stimulating for the nervous system, liver and digestive system.

  • **Rich in anaesthetic, analgesic and antipruritic active ingredients (**due to their cooling effect), it calms itching.

  • Refreshing

  • Vasoconstrictive

  • Rich in anti-infectious active ingredients

Uses

It is traditionally used to improve the following:

  • Indigestion, nausea, vomiting, flatulence, constipation

  • Headaches, migraines, toothache, sciatica, arthritis, rheumatism, tendonitis

  • Rhinitis, sinusitis

  • Pruritus (hives, eczema)

Synergies

  • Digestive comfort: Turmeric, Ginger and Cumin essential oils.

  • Calming, joint health: Wintergreen, Lemon Eucalyptus, Bay Laurel essential oils.

  • Headache relief: True lavender essential oil.

  • Respiratory comfort: Eucalyptus Radiata essential oil.

In practice

Joint relief: Mix into your oil blend. Lightly massage the mixture into the affected area in a localised manner (very powerful cooling effect).

To soothe headaches: mix in your oil blend. Apply your mixture locally, massaging lightly into the temples (very powerful cooling effect).

To freshen the atmosphere: Use as an air diffuser, in synergy with other essential oils.

Precautions

  • Do not use on pregnant or breastfeeding women, children under 6 years of age, or people with a history of epilepsy, seizures, or neurological disorders.

  • Keep out of reach of children.

  • Always use diluted.

  • Avoid contact with the eyes and mucous membranes.

  • Certain natural compounds contained in this essential oil may present a risk of allergy in some sensitive individuals when the essential oil is incorporated into a cosmetic composition.

  • Avoid old or oxidized essential oils. Store away from light and air.

  • As a general rule, always test your preparation on the inside of your elbow at least 48 hours before use.

  • For use as a cosmetic ingredient, please refer to the specific precautions.

Find out more

There are several species in the mint family, and therefore several scents. Wild Mint has a very fresh minty scent. A member of the Lamiaceae family, this botanical perennial plant is used as a condiment in cooking, where it is nicknamed "field mint" or "corn mint" . It is also used as an infusion, in phytotherapy and as an ornamental plant.

Antibacterial due to its menthol content, it was once considered a panacea. Its essential oil, obtained by hydrodistillation of the plant's aerial parts, was also reputed to contain a wealth of stimulating and soothing active ingredients to help relieve headaches and muscular and joint pain.

I had bought it for internal use as an intestinal purifier (the online description states that oral use is permitted), but the bottle clearly indicates that it cannot be used on the skin, let alone ingested! I asked customer service for clarification twice and they never replied! As an air freshener, it is completely ineffective, so it was a waste of money!

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L

Very good, meets my expectations

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Fabienne

I've been a customer for many years, the quality of the essential oils has decreased in my opinion and I no longer like the packaging. I used to gladly show them to my clients, now I keep them hidden. The image with the colorful plants was nice and useful; I could grab them quickly while giving massages. Now I have to stop and read, the writing is small, a terrible choice.

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Carluccio

Good product that I use for managers. Smells great.

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G

I love its freshness!

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S

Equivalents

Essential Oils

1 ml = approximately 35 drops (with our Aroma-Zone dropper caps)

Carrier Oils

1 pump (Aroma-Zone aluminium pump) = approx. 0.15 ml

Mass / Volume conversion (for a liquid)

Mass (g) = Density x Volume (ml) at 20°C

Further information

1 full teaspoon = between 3 and 4.5 ml

1 full tablespoon = between 7.5 and 10 ml


However, these spoon ratios depend on a number of factors (e.g. viscosity of the liquid, temperature, depth and size of the spoon, rheological behaviour of the liquid), and we strongly advise you to use precise measuring equipment, such as graduated test tubes, graduated pipettes, and precision scales.

Aromatherapy recipes from the bibliography

EO = Essential Oil VO = Carrier Oil or Macerated Oil

Stiff neck (D. Festy)

Health & wellbeingMuscles and joints

Massage

Mix:

  • Rosemary camphor essential oil 1 drop

  • Helichrysum italicum essential oil 1 drop

  • Wild mint essential oil 1 drop

  • American wintergreen essential oil 1 drop

  • St John's wort oil 3 drops

  • Arnica oil 3 drops

Directions for use: Massage locally with this formula, 3 to 5 times a day for 2 to 3 days if necessary.

Aroma-Zone Note: St John's wort macerated oil may cause photosensitivity. Do not expose yourself to the sun after applying this mixture.