Infographics: The Mint Aroma Family of Essential Oils
The mint aroma family of essential oils is strongly aromatic and often used in recipes for air deodorizers. These oils tend to be invigorating and uplifting, perfect for an energizing diffuser recipe or after-workout massage oil. This family of oil includes pennyroyal, peppermint, spearmint, and wintergreen. View the NOW® Essential Oil infographics below highlighting the mint family including complementary oil combinations, diffusers blends, and popular uses.
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NOW brand essential oils logo in green in the upper middle of the upper left quadrant of page
Mint - Organic Peppermint
Photograph in the upper left quadrant of infographic showing a white background and mint leaves that are green in color with a green colored band across the photograph with white lettering in this quadrant
Mentha piperita
- Revitalizing
- Invigorating
- Cooling
mint green square in upper right quadrant of infographic and has white lettering and simple illustrations depicting the words in this quadrant
Mixes well with:
- Geranium
- Juniper Berry
- Lavender
- Lemon
mint green square in the lower left quadrant of infographic with white lettering and simple illustrations of tear drop shapes depicting the number of drops of each oil next to the words of how many drops and type of oil
Energizing Diffuser Blend
1 Drop Peppermint Oil
1 Drop Rosemary Oil
2 Drops Cinnamon Oil
white square in the lower right quadrant of infographic with mint green lettering and simple illustrations as described below
Use for:
illustration of a diffuser showing mist coming out of the top
- Diffusion
illustration of a human figure representing a meditation pose with legs crossed and palms up resting on knees
- Meditation
illustration of the bottom of a foot with two hands rubbing the foot
- Topical Foot Treatment
NOW brand essential oils logo in green in the upper middle of the upper left quadrant of page
Mint - Organic Spearmint
Photograph in the upper left quadrant of infographic showing a white background and spearmint leaves that are green in color with a green colored band across the photograph with white lettering in this quadrant
Mentha spicata
- Cooling
- Invigorating
- Stimulating
mint green square in upper right quadrant of infographic and has white lettering and simple illustrations depicting the words in this quadrant
Mixes well with:
- Bergamot
- Lavender
- Lime
- Rosemary
mint green square in the lower left quadrant of infographic with white lettering and simple illustrations of spoons representing a tablespoon and tear drop shapes depicting the number of drops of each oil next to the words of how many drops and type of oil
Seasonal Chest Rub
1 Tablespoon Jojoba Oil
1 Tablespoon Almond Oil
2 Drops Spearmint Oil
1 Drop Lemon Oil
1 Drop Rosemary Oil
1 Drop HYssop Oil
white square in the lower right quadrant of infographic with mint green lettering and simple illustrations as described below
Use for:
illustration of a diffuser showing mist coming out of the top
- Diffusion
illustration of a human head silhouette with a spiral in the head and an arrow pointing out from the forehead
- Mental Focus
illustration of a bottle with a pump and a droplet coming out of the bottle dispenser and an open hand beneath the drop to catch it
- Topical Application
NOW brand essential oils logo in purple in the upper middle of the upper left quadrant of page
Mint - Wintergreen
Photograph in the upper left quadrant of infographic showing a white background and wintergreen leaves red berries and flowers with a green colored band across the photograph with white lettering in this quadrant
Gaultheria procumbens
- Cooling
- Invigorating
- Stimulating
mint green square in upper right quadrant of infographic and has white lettering and simple illustrations depicting the words in this quadrant
Mixes well with:
- Eucalyptus
- Lemon
- Ylang Ylang
- Tangerine
mint green square in the lower left quadrant of infographic with white lettering and simple illustrations of tear drop shapes depicting the number of drops of each oil next to the words of how many drops and type of oil
Focusing Diffuser Blend
6 Drops Wintergreen Oil
4 Drops Basil Oil
2 Drops Grapefruit Oil
white square in the lower right quadrant of infographic with mint green lettering and simple illustrations as described below
Use for:
illustration of a diffuser showing mist coming out of the top
- Diffusion
illustration of hand and part of a back representing massaging
- Massage
illustration of a bottle soap dispenser and a droplet coming out of the dispenser and an open hand beneath the drop to catch it
- Topical Soap
NOW brand essential oils logo in purple in the upper middle of the upper left quadrant of page
Mint - Clear the Air
Photograph in the upper left quadrant of infographic showing a white background and eucalyptus leaves hyssop flowers rosemary leaves and peppermint leaves with a green colored band across the photograph with white lettering in this quadrant
Purifying Blend
- Purifying
- Cleansing
- Refreshing
mint green square in upper right quadrant of infographic and has white lettering and simple illustrations depicting the words in this quadrant
Blended Oils of:
- Peppermint
- Eucalyptus
- Hyssop
- Rosemary
mint green square in the lower left quadrant of infographic with white lettering and simple illustrations of tear drop shapes depicting the number of drops of oil next to the words
Create a Room Mister!
Add thirty Drops to one ounce of water in a spray bottle
Shake before each use
white square in the lower right quadrant of infographic with mint green lettering and simple illustrations as described below
Use for:
illustration of a tealight diffuser showing aroma diffusing from it
- Aromatherapy
illustration of a cleaning spray bottle with liquid sparying out of it
- Cleaning
illustration of a diffuser showing mist coming out of the top
- Diffusion
