Latin name ;Mentha x piperita

Botanical family; Lamiaceae (labiateae)

Plant part used; Leaves and flower

Extraction method; Steam distillation

Aroma; Fresh, cool, minty, clean.

                                                CHEMICAL FAMILIES

Monoterpenes -5%

Monoterpenols-41%

Esters - 4%

Ketones-31%

Oxides-5%

                                                CHEMICAL FAMILIES

In Bob Harris's chemical profiles he states that a common

adulterant of peppermint oil is the oil derived from cornmint.

The best indicator of this adulteration is the concentration of isopulogol.

It is present in peppermint at about 0.07%,

and it is in cornmint at about 1.22-2.02%.Our peppermint

GC shows a 37% Menthol content. Menthol

acts as an strong antispasmodic and carminative.

                                                    SAFETY DATA

may antidote homeopathic remedies. nontoxic,

though it may cause skin irritation. 

Use in low dilution (!%) when applying to the skin in a massage oil.

Avoid using peppermint with children under 2 years;

it's too strong. May be more therapeutically effective in small doses.

I don't recommend adding it to a full body bath since

it can easily be skin irritating, causing a burning

sensation and reddening of your skin.

                                                  THERAPEUTIC PROPERTIES

Analgesic - numbs pain, anti fungal, anti-infectious

Anti-inflammatory-alleviates inflammation

Antiseptic-assists in fighting germs/infection(urinary, Pulmonary)

Antispasmodic-relieves spasms and cramps

Astringent-contracts and tightens tissue

Carminitve/tonic- settles digestion and may assist in preventing gas

cooling, reduce itching

febrifuge-reduces ever, decongestant, expectorant,

immune stimulant protects the liver.