Extracted from the herb grown in north america peppermint is a strong menthol rich and refreshing oil with a sharp herby fragrance ideal for vaporisation to cleanse a room and alert the senses blends well with eucalyptus lavender and rosemary organic also known as mentha piperita if you want the scientific name before using essential oils please read the essential oil safety information you will find this on the leaflet inside the oil carton