Menthol mint Oil
Introduction:
Botanical Name : Mentha Arvensis
Plant Part : Leaf
Extraction : Steam Distillation
Origin : India
Description :-
Oil of Peppermint Mentha piperita USA. Grown and Distilled in Oregon Cultivated. Willamette Valley peppermint.
There are several species of the mentha arvensis perennial herb that can grow to 3 feet in height, spreading due to their underground 'runners'. Peppermint plant has hairy
leaves with serrated edges and purple spiked flowers. Peppermint Japanese is known for its high menthol content. It is so high in fact that menthol crystals sometimes form
right on the leaves.
Benefits, uses & precautions:
Stimulating to a tired brain. Used for headaches, sore throats, muscle aches, insect bites, toothaches, sweetens the breath. Perfect to take along on camping trips, or to
keep in the medicine chest. Anti-inflammatory. Used for treating mites in honey bees.
Peppermint Oil is extracted from the flowering plant through steam distillation. Blends well with black pepper, pine, rosemary, basin, grapefruit, lavender, marjoram, pine,
eucalyptus, tea tree, lemon, benzoin, geranium, and cypress oil.
Peppermint Oil has been used in massage oil, aromatherapy products, teas, homeopathic products, air fresheners, lotions, face lotions, inhalants, vapor rub, deodorants,
skin care products, hair products, shampoos, conditioners, household cleaning products, detergents, candles, body sprays, perfumes, and colognes.
