Peppermint Essential Oil (Fresh Mint flavor)
What it is
Peppermint essential oil is the concentrated oil from the leaves and flowering tops of Mentha piperita, a natural cross between water mint and spearmint. It is usually steam-distilled. The oil is made up mostly of menthol and menthone, two compounds that give peppermint its cool, sharp smell and taste. The FEMA flavor panel lists peppermint oil as a generally recognized as safe (GRAS) flavoring, and it is the same kind of ingredient that goes into mint gum, toothpaste and candy.
We use it for one reason: taste. Hemp extract in MCT oil tastes earthy and a little bitter, and a lot of people do not want that under the tongue every day. Our Natural flavor has no flavoring at all, so you taste the hemp. Fresh Mint adds real peppermint essential oil, and Peruvian Lime adds lime oil. We do not publish how much goes in, because we have not measured it on every batch and we would rather not hand you a number we cannot back up. It is a flavoring, so the amount is small, and the oil is there for the taste, not as an active ingredient.
Be honest about the trade-offs. Mint is a strong flavor, and if you dislike mint, pick Natural or Peruvian Lime instead. Peppermint oil is very concentrated on its own, so never swallow or apply straight essential oil because a CBD bottle has some in it. The NIH's NCCIH page on peppermint oil (checked October 2026) notes that the oil can cause heartburn or dry mouth in some people, that allergic reactions are rare, and that menthol should not be put on or near the face of an infant or small child. If you are pregnant or nursing, on medication, or buying for a child, ask your doctor first.
Where it's in our line
- Organic CBD Oil Oral Drops - Full Spectrum
Added on purpose in the Fresh Mint flavor as real peppermint essential oil. Natural has none, and Peruvian Lime uses lime oil instead. The flavoring is not part of the hemp, so it does not come from the plant.
- Organic CBD Oil Oral Drops - THC Free Broad Spectrum
Same flavoring in the Fresh Mint flavor: real peppermint oil added to the hemp extract and MCT carrier. How strong the mint tastes can differ a little from batch to batch, because it is a natural oil.
FAQ
What is in mint CBD oil?
In ours, it is hemp extract, organic coconut-derived MCT oil and real peppermint essential oil for flavor. The peppermint oil is there for the taste. Natural has no added flavor, and our Fresh Mint comes in both the full-spectrum and the THC-free broad-spectrum oral drops.
Is peppermint essential oil safe to swallow in CBD oil?
Peppermint oil is listed as a GRAS flavoring, and a small amount of it is common in food. Pure essential oil is a different matter: it is very concentrated and should not be taken straight. Some people get heartburn or dry mouth from peppermint oil, and allergic reactions are rare. If you are pregnant, nursing or on medication, ask your doctor before using it.
Can I give mint CBD oil to my dog or cat?
No. Never give a human flavored oil to a pet. Our Fresh Mint drops are made for people. Dogs and cats have their own product, the Organic Pet CBD Oil Drops, which is made for them and flavored with bacon. Ask your veterinarian before giving a pet any new product, and keep essential oils of all kinds away from animals.
Does the mint flavor change how the CBD works or what is in the lab report?
The flavoring does not change the CBD content, but it is an extra ingredient on the label, so the bottle holds hemp extract, MCT oil and peppermint oil. Every batch is third-party tested, and the batch COA is on request or at /coas. Look at the cannabinoid results there. The lab report for the oil is where you check what the batch contains.
Which flavor should I pick if I do not like mint?
Pick Natural if you want no flavoring at all and do not mind an earthy hemp taste, or Peruvian Lime if you want something bright. All three flavors come in the same bottles and the same strengths. Fresh Mint is best for people who want the hemp taste covered.
Other ingredients
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- CBN (Cannabinol)A minor cannabinoid that forms slowly as THC oxidizes. Associated with sedation in early research an…
- CBC (Cannabichromene)A minor cannabinoid researched for its potential role in inflammation pathways. Naturally present in…
- CBDA (Cannabidiolic Acid)The acid form of CBD that the living hemp plant actually makes. Heat converts it to CBD — which is w…
- TerpenesThe aromatic compounds that give every plant its distinctive smell. In hemp, they also play a role i…
- MCT Oil (Medium-Chain Triglyceride Oil)The carrier oil in our tinctures. MCT improves CBD absorption and is gentle on the digestive system.…
- Arnica (Arnica Montana)A flowering plant with a long history of topical use for muscle soreness and bruising. Combined with…
- THC (Delta-9 Tetrahydrocannabinol)The intoxicating cannabinoid in cannabis. Hemp makes a little of it too — federal law caps it at 0.3…
- Beta-Caryophyllene (BCP)A spicy-smelling terpene found in black pepper, cloves, hops and hemp. It's the one common terpene k…
- LimoneneLimonene is the terpene that makes citrus peel smell like citrus. It's also in hemp, so some hemp do…
- MyrceneAn earthy, musky terpene and the most common one in many hemp cultivars. It's also in mangoes, hops,…
- LinaloolLinalool is a floral, lightly spicy terpene found in lavender, coriander, basil and hemp. It's the m…
- Alpha-PineneAlpha-pinene is the terpene that makes pine needles smell like pine. It's also in rosemary and hemp,…
- HumuleneHumulene is a woody, earthy, slightly hoppy terpene found in hops, sage, ginseng, clove, black peppe…
- Lime Essential Oil (Peruvian Lime flavor)A citrus oil from lime fruit, made up mostly of limonene and other bright terpenes. It's what gives …
- AAFCO-Approved Bacon Flavoring (Pet Oil)The bacon flavor in our pet oil is a natural, pet-food-grade flavoring made to be used in animal pro…
- Organic Hemp Extract (Full-Spectrum and Broad-Spectrum)Organic hemp extract is the concentrated oil pulled from organically cultivated hemp flower. It carr…
- Coconut-Derived MCT Oil (Why Ours Is Coconut, Not Palm)Yes, the MCT carrier oil in our drops is coconut-derived, not palm-derived. MCT oil can be made from…
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