| MENTHA PIPERITE ESSENTIAL OIL |
Botanical Name | : | Mentha piperita | Country of Origin | : | USA principal supplier, England, France | Solubility | : | Very soluble in Alcohol and slightly in wate | Specific Gravity | : | 0.900 - 0.916 | Optical Rotation | : | -10° to -30° | Refractive Index | : | 1.460 - 1.467 | Plant Part | : | Flowering tops, green leaves not flowering. | Bland With | : | Benzoin, lavender, eucalyptus, marjoram, lemon, rosemary. | CAS No | : | N/A | Flash Point | : | N/A | Extraction Method | : | Steam distilled. |
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Description : Mint is also known as Mentha. It is a genus of plants in the family Lamiaceae .It is estimated that 13 to 18 species exist, and the exact distinction between species is still unclear. Hybridization between some of the species occurs naturally. Mints are aromatic, almost exclusively perennial herbs. They have wide-spreading underground and overground stolons and erect, square, branched stems.
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Constituents : Carvone, dipentent, dihydrocarveol acetate, dihydrocarveol, limonene, Menthol |
Uses : Massage several drops on your abdomen, place a drop on wrists or inhale to soothe motion sickness or general nausea. Inhaling peppermint oil is also said to help curb the appetite by triggering a sense of fullness. Mix 2-3 drops of peppermint oil with a carrier oil such as coconut or olive oil and massage on the chest to relieve congestion. 3. Steam Inhalation: Add 8-10 drops of peppermint essential oil to a bowl of boiling water, place a towel over your head and inhale the strong vapors for 5-10 minutes.
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Benefit : Mint essential oil has antibacterial, antiviral, anti-inflammatory, insecticidal, antispasmodic and carminative properties. The health benefits of mint oil include its ability to treat: Indigestion: One of the oldest and most highly regarded herbs for soothing digestion is peppermint. mint oil can help stimulate hair growth because of its ability to increase blood circulation around the scalp. |
Caution Note: We recommend Keep out of the reach of children. Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
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