The blessing over fragrance – peppermint oil
Question
Is peppermint oil considered a type of fragrance?
Answer
Shalom u’verachah
Mint is an herb, and therefore the blessing over the oil is “Borei isvei besamim” — “Who creates fragrant herbs.”
Source
Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chaim, siman 216, se’if 2
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