| PEPPERMINT ESSENTIAL OIL |
Botanical Name | : | Mentha Piprita | Country of Origin | : | USA principal supplier, England, France | Solubility | : | Soluble in Alcohol & Paraffin Oil But Insoluble in Water | Specific Gravity | : | 0.900 to 0.912 | Optical Rotation | : | -16 to -30 | Refrective Index | : | 1.460 to 1.467 | Plant Part | : | Whole Plant | Bland With | : | Basil, bergamot, cajeput, cedarwood, eucalyptus, lemon, lime, mandarin, marjoram, niaouli, pine, rosemary, spearmint, thyme. | CAS No | : | 8006-90-4 | Flash Point | : | 66 °C | Extraction Method | : | Steam Distillation |
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Description : Peppermint essential oil is derived from the peppermint plant. It is used in many products because its main ingredient, menthol, has therapeutic benefits. It is very popular for aromatherapy because the smell of peppermint increases mental alertness and improves concentration and memory.
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Constituents : 1,8-cineole, a-pinene, b-pinene, germacrene-d, isomenthone, limonene, menthol, menthone, methofuran, methyl acetate, pulegon and trans-sabinene hydrate. |
Uses : Mixing peppermint essential oil into massage oils, shampoos, body washes, and lotions gives these products antiseptic and antimicrobial properties. Peppermint oil can aid in oil secretion in skin, therefore preventing acne. Rub one drop on the forehead, over the sinuses (careful to avoid contact with your eyes), and on the back of the neck to relieve head pressure.
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Benefit : Peppermint oil has antiviral, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, and carminative properties. Peppermint essential oil has ability to treat indigestion, respiratory problems, headache, nausea, fever, stomach and bowel spasms, as well as pain. Due to the presence of menthol, menthone, and methyl esters, peppermint, and peppermint oil find wide applications in the manufacturing of soap, shampoo, cigarettes, toothpaste, chewing gum, tea, and ice cream. |
Caution Note: We recommend Keep out of the reach of children. Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
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