Yes you can but it needs to be diluted by a carrier oil such as....
Grape seed oil
Castor oil
Vatika oil
Avocado oil
Henna
Amla oil
You can have peppermint leaves, or you can extract the liqued from the leaves and have peppermint extract.
Peppermint extract is made specifically from peppermint leaves, while mint extract can be made from various types of mint leaves, such as spearmint or peppermint. Peppermint extract has a stronger and more distinct flavor compared to mint extract.
The main difference between mint and peppermint extract is the type of mint used. Mint extract is made from a variety of mint plants, while peppermint extract specifically comes from the peppermint plant. Peppermint extract has a stronger and more intense flavor compared to mint extract.
I don't know why, but no. If you scroll down to the ingredientss in the following link, it shows that you can'treplace the [peppermint oil] wih [peppermint extrace]http://www.joyofbaking.com/candy/PeppermintPatties.htmlBUT that's for baking. For 'mice and rats', I don't think it matters. Peppermint is peppermint, correct?Hope this helps! Plus, the recipe is delicious:D Try it!-cameronlow;]
It appears that peppermint oil, not peppermint extract, works better to get rid of mice. This is because the extract contains more alcohol than peppermint oil, so it will not be as strong as the oil itself.
Peppermint extract is made from peppermint leaves, while mint extract can be made from various types of mint leaves. Peppermint extract has a stronger and more distinct flavor compared to mint extract. In baked goods or beverages, peppermint extract will give a more intense and refreshing minty taste, while mint extract will provide a milder and more subtle mint flavor.
Yes you can its 1/4 a tsp of oil for 1 tsp of extract
To make homemade peppermint extract, steep fresh peppermint leaves in vodka for several weeks, then strain the liquid to remove the leaves. Store the extract in a dark, cool place for optimal flavor.
I would strongly, strongly recommend NOT drinking peppermint extract, doing so for health purposes could be DANGEROUS. Large Internal Doses such as drinking peppermint extract could cause severe kidney damage, irregluar heartbeats, miscarriages in pregnant women. Peppermint extract is a diluted version of the peppermint oil which is 100% oil and the most prodominate active ingredient is menthol. CAUTION: Pure Peppermint should not be ingested and Pure Menthol can be FATAL in as small a dose as 1 tsp. You can use drops of peppermint extract (and even the peppermint oil in a smaller amount) to freshen your breath or add to water or tea. It is used in cooking baked goods, desserts, candy, in dietary supplements.
Walmart sells peppermint oil for baking, peppermint oil softgels, and peppermint extract. See the related links for the product listings on Walmart.com.
Oh, dude, no way! Peppermint extract won't get you drunk. It's mostly just used for flavoring in baking and stuff. If you're looking to catch a buzz, you might want to stick to the good ol' fashioned adult beverages.
I had the same question and didn't find an answer so I just guessed. I'm making mint chocolate chip gelato and the recipe calls for 2 cups of mint. I have peppermint extract on hand so I substituted 2 tsp of extract . I think it turned out good for my taste.