{"product_id":"peppermint-yakima-valley-essential-oil-dlvrr","title":"Peppermint Yakima Valley - Essential Oil","description":"\u003ch1\u003eTHE MENTHOLATED MAJESTY OF YAKIMA PEPPERMINT\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003eCompleting our quartet of preeminent peppermint varieties is our Peppermint Yakima Essential Oil, another testament to the morphogenic influence of terroir. Terroir is the ecological \"instruction manual\" for the plant; it is the intricate way that specific soil, latitude, and climate collaborate to dictate the unique chemical fingerprint of every drop. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003eHailing from the sun-drenched, long-day, and cool-night summers of Yakima, Washington, this variety offers a distinctly softer and sweeter aromatic profile compared to its more piquant peppermint pals. Because Yakima sits at the 46th parallel, the plants receive intense, extended light during the day, which is then \"sealed in\" by the brisk, desert-cool nights. This ambience encourages the plant to produce a higher concentration of specialized lactones, the phytochemical \"sweetness\" molecules, rather than the sharper ketones found in other regions. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003eThe result is an evanescent Peppermint with a silky, herbal emanation that presents a classic hint of \"candy mint.\" This geographical influence cultivates a gem of an oil that, while potent with pep, remains velvety smooth. Its refined vigor is especially appreciated by discerning palates and sensitive noses seeking a softer, more sophisticated mint experience. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003ePRACTICAL APPLICATIONS\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003eYakima Peppermint is a zippy addition to culinary creations and herbal teas. Add a single drop to honey to tame a tummy or place a drop straight in the mouth to sweeten the breath. For a topical \"reset,\" dilute in jojoba or a Best Skin Ever to cool the appearance of redness, or apply neat to the temples as portable, peppermint ice for a forehead that has thought too much. It is a clarifying companion in a salt pipe or diffuser, clearing the senses with a crystalline sweetness that awakens the muse without the aggressive edge of most mints. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Mentha piperita L. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003eBotanical Family:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Lamiaceae \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003eExtraction Method:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Steam distilled \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart of Plant Distilled:\u003c\/strong\u003e Leaves \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Yakima, Washington, USA \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003eCultivation Method:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Organic, plantation \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003eComposition:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Mentha piperita \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003eConsistency:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Thin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003eScent Description:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e A sweet, fresh, and herbaceous symphony with a classical candy-mint finish. Yakima Peppermint offers a cushiony, velvet vigor that is notably softer than the piercing sharpness of standard mint; its verdant and earthy sweetness feels round, resonant, and beautifully balanced. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn Living Libations:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Triple Mint Enamelizer Toothpaste\" href=\"https:\/\/ca.lavinglibations.com\/products\/triple-mint-enamelizer-toothpaste\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTriple Mint Toothpaste\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003eBlends well with:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ca.lavinglibations.com\/products\/frankincense-essential-oil\" title=\"Frankincense Essential Oil\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFrankincense\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Spearmint Essential Oil\" href=\"https:\/\/ca.lavinglibations.com\/products\/spearmint-essential-oil\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSpearmint\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ca.lavinglibations.com\/products\/lavender-essential-oil\" title=\"Lavender Essential Oil\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLavender,\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Marjoram Essential Oil\" href=\"https:\/\/ca.lavinglibations.com\/products\/marjoram-essential-oil\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMarjoram\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ca.lavinglibations.com\/products\/lemon-essential-oil\" title=\"Lemon Essential Oil\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLemon\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Bergamot Essential Oil\" href=\"https:\/\/ca.lavinglibations.com\/products\/bergamot-essential-oil\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBergamot\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ca.lavinglibations.com\/products\/lime-essential-oil\" title=\"Lime Essential Oil\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLime\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Silver Fir Essential Oil\" href=\"https:\/\/ca.lavinglibations.com\/products\/silver-fir-essential-oil\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSilver Fir\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ca.lavinglibations.com\/products\/geranium-essential-oil\" title=\"Geranium Essential Oil\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGeranium\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Chamomile Essential Oil\" href=\"https:\/\/ca.lavinglibations.com\/products\/chamomile-essential-oil\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eChamomile\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ca.lavinglibations.com\/products\/tansy-essential-oil\" title=\"Tansy Essential Oil\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTansy\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Tea Tree Essential Oil\" href=\"https:\/\/ca.lavinglibations.com\/products\/tea-tree-essential-oil\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTea Tree\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ca.lavinglibations.com\/products\/thyme-essential-oil\" title=\"Thyme Essential Oil\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThyme\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Oregano Essential Oil\" href=\"https:\/\/ca.lavinglibations.com\/products\/oregano-essential-oil\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eOregano\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ca.lavinglibations.com\/products\/carrot-seed-essential-oil\" title=\"Carrot Seed Essential Oil\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCarrot Seed\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Spruce Essential Oil\" href=\"https:\/\/ca.lavinglibations.com\/collections\/spuce-essential-oils\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSpruces\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ca.lavinglibations.com\/products\/yarrow-essential-oil\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Yarrow Essential Oil\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eYarrow\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003eContraindications:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Due to its potent cooling properties, do not use undiluted on children under five years old as it can lower body temperature. It is safe to use in a small, diluted amount (1–2%) for children. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Constituents:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e The sweet, herbaceous harmony of the Yakima variety is shaped by sun-soaked origins to express a rich array of trace monoterpenes and delicate lactones. Menthol (41%) serves as the significant architect of the smooth and balanced cooling effect. Freshness and cognitive clarity are supported by menthone (18%), a monoterpenic ketone present in moderate amounts. Menthofuran (5%) is the Yakima signature, creating the verdant and subtle earthy notes that define this variety. Sweetness is enhanced by the soothing ester menthyl acetate (5%), which acts as an aromatic softener to round out the aroma. To expand the airways and pierce mental haze, 1,8-cineole (4%) provides a light camphoraceous freshness. A multi-layered, cushiony chill is provided by neo-menthol (3%), while isomenthone (3%) reinforces the robust minty core. The benevolently buffering nature and aromatic softness are influenced by germacrene d (2%), as beta-caryophyllene (2%) provides the brawn for antimicrobial alchemy. Pulegone (2%) provides a piquant candy-mint punch that distinguishes this variety from its more medicinal brothers. Piquant top notes are furthered by limonene (1%) and beta-pinene (1%), providing a rain-washed garden lift. The overall symphony is finished with cis-sabinene hydrate (1%), which adds a sweet balsamic nuance to the distillation. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"EO - Peppermint, Yakima Valley\" href=\"https:\/\/livinglibations.filecloudonline.com\/url\/PeppermintYakimaValley\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003eView or download the Certificate of Analysis. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003eThis essential oil is verified, genuine distillation, third-party tested to ensure 100% purity. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003ePEPPERMINT YAKIMA FREQUENTLY ASKED\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat makes Yakima Peppermint \"softer\" than other varieties?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThe softness of Yakima Peppermint is a direct result of its terroir. The Yakima Valley in Washington is famous for its long, sun-drenched summer days followed by crisp, cool nights. This specific temperature swing encourages the plant to produce a higher ratio of menthofuran and menthyl acetate. While most peppermints are prized for their sharp edge, Yakima is celebrated for its \"velvet vigor\", a rounded, candy-mint sweetness that feels cushiony rather than biting. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs this peppermint safe to apply directly to the skin?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eYakima is often the preferred choice for topical application on sensitive skin because of its smoother profile. However, it is still a potent essential oil. For a cooling \"reset\" on red or hot skin, we recommend diluting a few drops into organic Jojoba or your favorite Best Skin Ever. For \"heads that have thought too much,\" a tiny drop can be applied neat to the temples or the back of the neck for an immediate, portable \"ice pack\" effect. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy does mint feel “nice as ice”?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eMenthol is a botanical illusionist. While peppermint feels cool, it does not technically lower the temperature of the skin. Instead, this oxygenated monoterpene alcohol perfectly mimics the molecular shape required to trigger the TRPM8 receptors, which are the cold-sensing switches in our nervous system. It is as if the plant holds a master key to our sensory dashboard, opting to turn the internal air conditioning on for us. This molecular mimicry is the secret behind peppermint’s praise for being \"nice as ice,\" effectively bridging the gap between a physical sensation and a chemical signal. By activating these receptors without the presence of actual ice, peppermint provides a cooling molecular breeze that allows body and mind to recalibrate with ease. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat is the difference between this oil and \"mentholated\" products from the drugstore?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eDrugstore products typically use synthetic menthol, which is a laboratory-born monomolecule. This isolate provides a flat, one-dimensional chill that can often feel harsh or irritating. Our Yakima Peppermint is \"natively mentholated\" by the earth and sun. It contains a complex symphony of over 300 botanical compounds that work in harmony. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs it safe for children?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eDue to its high menthol content and potent cooling properties, we recommend extra care with children under five. It can actually bring the body temperature down too quickly if used undiluted. For little ones, always dilute to a 1% or 2% concentration in a carrier oil and avoid applying it near the face or nose. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Living Libations","offers":[{"title":"5ml","offer_id":47370709467274,"sku":"1-EO902-5-DL","price":13.26,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"15ml","offer_id":47370709500042,"sku":"1-EO902-15-DL","price":32.76,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"30ml","offer_id":47370709532810,"sku":"1-EO902-30-DL","price":56.16,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0301\/8729\/0762\/files\/Peppermint_YakimaValley.jpg?v=1762442462","url":"https:\/\/lavinglibations.com\/products\/peppermint-yakima-valley-essential-oil-dlvrr","provider":"Living Libations","version":"1.0","type":"link"}