Peppermint essential oil

If I were stranded on a desert island and could only take one item with me, it would be Peppermint essential oil. It’s my all-time fave!

Have you ever crushed a peppermint leaf between your fingers? That fresh, minty scent is one of the reasons I love this oil. I like it on its own, but it’s also fun to see how the scent changes when you add a little Lemon or Frankincense.

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My Favorite Peppermint Diffuser Blends

If you’re new to Peppermint, try it on its own first. Then pick a recipe below based on what you’re in the mood to smell. Each diffuser is a little different, so follow yours for the amount of water and adjust the total number of drops to suit it.

Mint Drop

If you like your mint with a little citrus and a little floral, try this one.

• 3 drops Peppermint
• 2 drops Wild Orange
• 2 drops Lavender
• 2 drops Lemongrass

Clean & Fresh

Peppermint and Lemon give this one a fresh scent, and Tea Tree adds a little herbal note.

• 2 drops Peppermint
• 2 drops Tea Tree
• 2 drops Lemon

Lemon, Peppermint & Lavender

This is my simple trio. I use equal amounts of all three, so it’s easy to remember.

• 2 drops Lemon
• 2 drops Peppermint
• 2 drops Lavender

Woodsy Mint

Frankincense gives Peppermint a warm, woodsy scent. If you want to try something different from the citrus blends, start here.

• 2 drops Frankincense
• 2 drops Peppermint

For another mint-and-citrus blend, try Rise & Shine from my Boost Your Energy With Essential Oils post. It’s a mix of Wild Orange, Peppermint, and Lemon.

If you’re also a diehard peppermint fan, you might get a kick out of the morning I ran out and grabbed Spearmint instead.

Now I’m curious. If you could only take one essential oil to a desert island, which one would you pick?

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One quick note. Follow your diffuser’s directions and keep oils and diffuser water out of reach of children and pets. If you have pets, ask your vet about diffusing in your home.