Chocolate Peppermint Essential Oil (Mentha piperita)

Overview

Chocolate Peppermint may also be referred to as Mentha Piperita V. Chocolat, Mentha x piperita f. citrata 'Chocolate'. It is typically processed using steam distilled as a method for extracting oil from the leaves and flowers/buds.

Summary

Chocolate Peppermint Essential Oil is occasionally available. Little is known about the therapeutic benefits of this variety. The aroma is clearly that of peppermint, but with a very subtle underlying hint of chocolate.

When sourcing this essential oil, I'd recommend ensuring that you are working with a very reputable supplier as it would be ever too easy for fly-by-night essential oil companies to simply impart peppermint essential oil with a hint of chocolate fragrance to mimic this uncommonly distilled variety of peppermint.

Essential Facts

  • Aroma Description: Chocolate Peppermint Essential Oil smells like traditional Peppermint Oil with a detectable chocolate-like note.
  • Common Name(s): Mentha Piperita V. Chocolat, Mentha x piperita f. citrata 'Chocolate'
  • Botanical Family: Lamiaceae
  • Botanical Genus: Mentha
  • Major Compounds: The major constituents found in Chocolate Peppermint Oil are likely similar to those of traditional Peppermint Essential Oil.
  • Perfumery Note: Top
  • Consistency: Thin
  • Strength of Initial Aroma: Strong
  • Color: Clear
  • Indigenous Country: Top
  • Processing Methods: Steam Distilled
  • Part Typically Used: Leaves and Flowers/Buds
  • Vegan Vegan

Essential Details

Benefits & Uses

May be benefitial for addressing the following ailments:

Bad Breath

Other Uses for Chocolate Peppermint:

Hair Care

Cautions & Safety

Cautions when using Chocolate Peppermint:

The contraindications and safety precautions for Chocolate Peppermint Oil are likely similar to those of traditional Peppermint Essential Oil.

Safety Precautions for Chocolate Peppermint:

Do not take any oils internally and do not apply undiluted essential oils, absolutes, CO2s or other concentrated essences onto the skin without advanced essential oil knowledge or consultation from a qualified aromatherapy practitioner. If you are pregnant, epileptic, have liver damage, have cancer, or have any other medical problem, use oils only under the proper guidance of a qualified aromatherapy practitioner. Use extreme caution when using oils with children and be sure to first read the recommended dilution ratios for children. Consult a qualified aromatherapy practitioner before using oils with children, the elderly, if you have medical issues or are taking medications. For in-depth information on oil safety issues, read Essential Oil Safety by Robert Tisserand and Rodney Young.

Articles

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