PEPPERMINT | |
Botanical Name | Mentha piperita |
Origin | England |
Plant Family | Lamiaceae |
Method of Extraction | Steamed Distilled |
Plant Part Used | Leaves and Flowers/Buds |
Color | clear with a Yellow Tinge |
Consistency | Thin |
Perfumery Note | Top |
Aromatic Description | Reminiscent of peppermint candies, but it is more concentrated and is more intense. |
Major Constituents | Menthol, Menthone, Menthyl Acetate, Neomenthol, 1,8-Cineole, Menthofuran |
Medical Properties | Anti-inflammatory antitumoral, anti-parasitic antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal digestive stimulant, pain reliever |
Uses | Asthma, Colic, Flu, Digestion, Headache, Nausea, Sinusitis, Vertigo, |
Blends Well With | Lavender, Lemon, Eucalyptus. |
Safety | Maximum dermal use level of 5.4% and should be avoided in instance of cardiac fibrillation and by those with a G6PD deficiency. Not advised to be used during pregnancy. |