<p><b>Essential Oil Name: </b>Japanese Peppermint</p> <p><b>Botanical Name: </b>Mentha Arvensis</p> <p><b>Plant Part: </b>Leaf</p> <p><b>Extraction Method: </b>Steam Distilled</p> <p><b>Origin: </b>Japan/India</p> <p><b>Description: </b>There are several species of the peppermint plant, many of which can grow to 3 feet in height, spreading due to their underground 'runners.' The mentha arvensis peppermint has hairy leaves with serrated edges, and purple spiked flowers. This Japanese Peppermint is known for its high menthol content, so high, in fact, that menthol crystals sometimes form right on the leaves.</p> <p><b>BOTTLE SPECIFICATIONS</b><BR> Style: F-Style<br> Shape: Oblong<br> Capacity: 16 oz<br> Total Height: 5.9"<br> Base Diameter: 4.125"<br> Base Depth: 1.975"<br> Country of Origin: USA<br></p>