Peppermint Essential Oil is stimulating and is a good choice for inclusion in blends intended to help enhance alertness and stamina. The aroma of Peppermint Essential Oil is familiar and pleasant to most. Peppermint Oil is very intense and is far more concentrated than most other steam distilled essential oils. At low dilutions, it is fresh, minty and quite uplifting. Its a favorite around Christmas and the holidays, but is also popular year round. Botanical Name- Mentha piperita Common Method of Extraction-Steam Distilled Plant Part Typically Used-Leaves and Flowers/Buds Color-Clear with a Yellow Tinge Consistency-Thin Strength of Initial Aroma-Strong Aromatic Description-Minty, reminiscent of peppermint candies, but more concentrated. More fragrant than spearmint.