Wild Mint Essential Oil

🌿 Natural Essential Oil of Field Mint (Japanese Mint) - Mentha arvensis

Field Mint (Mentha arvensis), also known as Japanese Mint, offers a sweeter and milder aroma than Peppermint (Mentha piperita). Its refreshing properties make it a perfect ally for vitality, digestion and respiratory well-being.

📖 Botanical Data

A perennial herb from the Lamiaceae family, Field Mint grows up to 90 cm tall, with square branched stems and large lanceolate leaves. Its essential oil is valued for its high menthol content, alongside active compounds such as menthyl acetate, limonene, camphene, caryophyllene and menthone.

✨ Main Properties

• 💆 Anesthetic & Anti-inflammatory: Relieves pain and reduces inflammation.
• 🛡️ Antimicrobial: Fights harmful pathogens.
• 🦵 Refreshing & Circulatory Tonic: Improves blood flow and eases tired legs.
• 🌬️ Decongestant & Expectorant: Clears the airways, supports easy breathing.
• ⚡ Nervous, Hepatic & Skin Tonic: Boosts tone and vitality.
• 🍽️ Digestive Aid: Promotes healthy digestion, relieves bloating.

🌱 Traditional & Practical Uses

• ✨ Skin: Itching, eczema, rashes.
• 🌬️ Respiratory system: Congestion, colds, bronchitis.
• 🧘 Nervous system: Stress, nervous tension, fatigue, improves focus.
• 🍵 Digestive system: Difficult digestion, sluggish bile flow.

🛠️ DIY Recipes with Field Mint Essential Oil

💆 Topical Applications

• Headache Relief: Apply 1–2 drops of Field Mint to the temples and back of the neck.
• Heavy Digestion Massage: Blend 3–4 drops Field Mint + 3 drops Basil in 1 tsp Sweet Almond oil, massage gently on abdomen before/after meals.

🌿 Diffuser Blends

• Fresh & Clean Home: 4–5 drops Field Mint + 4–5 drops Lemon essential oil.
• Focus & Clarity: 4–5 drops Field Mint + Sweet Orange during study or work.

🤝 Blends Well With

Lavender, Ginger, Sweet Fennel, Star Anise, Basil, Benzoin, Lemon, Eucalyptus Radiata, Roman Chamomile, Almond, Coconut, Hemp, Olive.

🧪 Recommended Dilutions

One of the few oils that can occasionally be used neat (spot only, never on eyes or mucosa). For safety, always dilute:

• 👩 Adults: up to 2%
• 👧 Children (6+ years): up to 0.25%

❌ Avoid use in children under 5 years old.

🧑‍⚕️ Expert Aromatherapist Notes

“Field Mint essential oil has an intense yet pleasant aroma and versatile therapeutic uses. It shines in digestive, circulatory and purifying blends, and as a gentle tonic that supports freshness, vitality and concentration.”
– Luis Rodero, Aromatherapist

🔍 Identification

• Botanical name: Mentha arvensis L., Lamiaceae
• Origin: Spain
• Extraction method: Steam distillation
• Plant part used: Leaves
• INCI: Mentha Arvensis Herb Oil

⚠️ Safety Guidelines

• 🚫 Avoid during early pregnancy, in elderly or epileptic individuals.
• 🧴 Keep out of children’s reach.
• ⚡ May trigger allergy in sensitive skin – always do a patch test.
• 💊 Oral use: only with professional guidance.
• 💆 Topical use: safe when diluted.
• 🌬️ Diffuser: safe.
• ☀️ Non-phototoxic, non-sensitizing, non-irritant (when diluted).

Natural allergens present:

• Linalool
• Limonene
• Eugenol

ℹ️ Essential oils are highly concentrated. See our Essential Oil Dilution Guide for safe use.

📦 Storage Tips

Keep in a cool, dark place in tightly closed bottles to prevent oxidation. For details, read our guide: How to Store Essential Oils.

📌 Disclaimer

The information provided by Essenciales is for educational purposes only. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Internal use of essential oils is not recommended except under professional supervision. If pregnant, epileptic or with medical conditions, use only under doctor’s advice. Never apply essential oils to children without professional guidance.