A bottle of peppermint oil with a fresh twig on a wooden table
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How To Make Peppermint Oil

Inhale mint oil and improve your mood, mind, and memory!
Prep Time10 mins
Passive Time12 d
Total Time12 d 10 mins
Course: Oil
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keyword: peppermint oil
Servings: 1 small jar

Ingredients

Instructions

  • To make peppermint oil, crush the fresh peppermint leaves with your hands or chop them using a knife. Thereafter, put it in a glass jar.
    Fresh peppermint leaves with moisture on it
  • Pour olive oil over it and mix thoroughly.
  • Close the lid, shake the jar, and let it steep for about 1-2 weeks. Make sure to shake the jar at least once every day.
  • Strain the oil using a fine strainer or a cheesecloth in an airtight container.
  • Use the oil immediately or store it in a cool and dry place for 3-5 months.
    A bottle of peppermint oil with a fresh twig on a wooden table

Notes

You may keep repeating the entire process until the desired quantity of oil is obtained or you can take a large quantity in the first go itself. Remember, the ratio of peppermint leaves to oil should not be more than 1:1.