Country of Origin: USA, First Distilled Ethically Cultivated
Botanical Name: Mentha Piperita
Plant Part: Leaf and Plant
Note: Minty with Herby Undertones
 
Man Found Standing writes:
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Peppermint is normally distilled at a high temperature and pressure to extract the most oil from the plant. This type of extraction will create a nice sharp candy cane like fragrance but lower overall therapeutic value. True therapeutic Peppermint has a herby smell to it because it is distilled at low temperature and pressure so the other beneficial healing properties are not burned off.
For greater details, see the picture printout from the book A Simple Guide to Essential Oils by Man Found Standing. 
 
Historically Peppermint has been used to assist in:
 
Respiratory System: colds, coughs, fevers, throat infections, asthma, bronchitis, decongestant, expectorant
Pain: muscle, joint, inflammation, spasms, increases the circulation to the area applied
Nervous System: mental alertness, fatigue, headaches, vertigo, stress, uplifting
Digestive: colic, gas, nausea, diarrhea, indigestion, heartburn, food poisoning
Skin: acne, dermatitis, itchy skin, sunburns, scabies
 
Extraction Method: Steam Distillation 
 
Historic Benefits: Used in flavoring, digestive aid, and pest repellent.
 
Blends Well With: Basil, Bergamot, Black Pepper, Cajeput, Cedarwood, Cinnamon Bark, Citrus, Cypress, Eucalyptus, Geranium, Ginger, Ravintsara, Juniper Berry, Lavender, Marjoram, Pine, Rosemary, Spearmint, Tea Tree, Thyme, Wintergreen 
 
Precautions: Can be a hotter oil on sensitive individuals or children. Dilute when necessary.