peppermint oil
Cooling herbal essence
Peppermint oil is an essential oil extracted from peppermint leaves, used for flavoring, fragrance, and medicinal purposes.
It has a sharp, cooling menthol taste and smell.
The oil appears in candy, toothpaste, and aromatherapy products.
Applied topically, it can soothe headaches or muscle pain: A few drops of peppermint oil on the temples helped her migraine.
Pain-relieving medication
- antispasmodicAgent preventing muscle cramps
- antisepticMicrobe-killing substance
- antimicrobialKills or inhibits germs
- anti-inflammatoryInflammation-reducing agent
digestive aid · headache relief · nausea relief · decongestant · muscle relaxant · soothing · topical application · herbalism
Cooling agent from plants
- fragrancePleasing olfactory quality
- eucalyptusAromatic Australian timber tree
- aromatherapyTherapeutic use of plant essences
- diffuserDevice that scatters evenly
herbal · essence · scented · tea tree · lavender · spearmint · wintergreen · potpourri
Cooling agent from plants
- tingleSlight stinging sensation
- refreshingPleasingly restorative
- soothingReducing distress or discomfort
- numbingCausing loss of sensation
icy · balm · gel · brisk · crisp · frosty · chilling · lip balm
Imparting fresh energy
- stimulatingArousing interest or energy
- revitalizingRestoring strength or energy
- awakeningReturn to consciousness
- refreshingPleasingly restorative
brisk · enlivening · rejuvenating · alertness · mental clarity · focus · pick-me-up · uplifting
analgesic
Pain-relieving medication
- antispasmodicAgent preventing muscle cramps
- antisepticMicrobe-killing substance
- antimicrobialKills or inhibits germs
anti-inflammatory · digestive aid · headache relief · nausea relief · decongestant · muscle relaxant · soothing · topical application · herbalism · natural remedy
menthol
Cooling agent from plants
- fragrancePleasing olfactory quality
- eucalyptusAromatic Australian timber tree
- aromatherapyTherapeutic use of plant essences
diffuser · herbal · essence · scented · tea tree · lavender · spearmint · wintergreen · potpourri · incense
menthol
Cooling agent from plants
- tingleSlight stinging sensation
- refreshingPleasingly restorative
- soothingReducing distress or discomfort
numbing · icy · balm · gel · brisk · crisp · frosty · chilling · lip balm · cooling sensation
invigorating
Imparting fresh energy
- stimulatingArousing interest or energy
- revitalizingRestoring strength or energy
- awakeningReturn to consciousness
refreshing · brisk · enlivening · rejuvenating · alertness · mental clarity · focus · pick-me-up · uplifting · energizing
- bug repellentsinsect repellent, bug spray, mosquito repellent, tick repellent, repellent spray
- flavor extractsvanilla, vanilla essence, almond extract, lemon oil, mint extract
- old remediescalomel, laudanum, tartar emetic, nostrum, patent medicines
- Remedy Ingredientsacetaminophen, menthol, dextromethorphan, guaifenesin, pseudoephedrine
- herb infusionsmint tea, chamomile tea, lemon balm tea, spearmint tea, nettle tea
- oilsolive oil, coconut oil, vegetable oil, motor oil, cooking oil
peppermint oilcinnamon oil
Aromatic extract from bark
clove oil · ginger oil · mustard oil · black pepper oil · camphor
peppermint oilpatchouli oil
Aromatic plant essence
musk oil · sandalwood oil · vanilla extract · civet · jasmine oil
peppermint, oilcan, oilskin, oilman, essential oil, peppermints, oilier, oiliest, pepperminty