Crysalis Mentha Pipreta Oil(50 ml)

Botanical Name : Mentha piperitaOrigin : IndiaMode of Extraction : Steam distilledMain Constituents : Monoterpenes, Alphapinenes, Limonene, Menthone, Menthol, Menthyl Acetate and Sesqterpenes Description : Clear Transparent LiquidAppearence : Colorless to pale yellow liquidOrganoleptic properties : Fresh minty taste and cooling sensationRefractive index at 20 ?C : 1.460-1.471Specific Gravity at 20 ?C : 0.899-0.910Solubility : Very slightly soluble in water; soluble in 4 volumes 90% alcoholUse : Pharmaceutics aid (flavor), in flavoring liqueurs, toothpaste, mouthwash and different cosmetic productsStorage : Well closed in air tight containers away from sunlight and heat preferably in amber color glass containers.Extraction : It is extracted by the process of Fractional Distillation.Chemical Composition : Menthol (50 to 55%), menthyl acetate, menthone.Essential Oil Information : Mentha Piperita Oil is extracted from the Indian Piperita Oil through the method of fractional distillation. It is also known as brandy mint and balm mint. Peppermint oil is extracted from the whole plant above ground just before flowering. The oil is extracted by steam distillation from the fresh or partly dried plant and the yield is 0.1-1.0%.Oil Properties : The oil has fresh, sharp, menthol smell, and is clear to pale yellow in color and watery in viscosity.Uses: Peppermint oil is used to relieve skin irritation and itchiness and also helps to reduce skin redness, where inflammation is present. It is used for dermatitis, acne, ringworm, scabies and also relieves itching, sunburn and inflammation of the skin, while at the same time having a cooling action. This oil is excellent for mental fatigue and depression, refreshing the spirit and stimulating mental agility and improving concentration. It helps for apathy, shock, headache, migraine, nervous stress, vertigo & faintness & in general respiratory disorders, as well as dry coughs, sinus congestion, asthma, bronchitis, pneumonia, tuberculosis & cholera. This oil is effective for a range of ailments, as it stimulates the gall bladder & the secretion of bile.Therapeutic Properties: Analgesic, anesthetic, antiseptic, antigalactagogue, antiphlogistic, antispasmodic, astringent, carminative, cephalic, cholagogue, cordial, decongestant, emmenagogue, expectorant, febrifuge, hepatic, nervine, stimulant, stomachic, sudorific, vasoconstrictor & vermifuge.Blends well with : Benzoin, eucalyptus, lavender, marjoram, lemon & rosemary.Summary : Peppermint oil is very effective in nervous disorders and also in stimulating the mind and focusing concentration, for treating the respiratory tract, muscular aches and pains and for some skin problems.Precautions : Can cause irritation to the skin and mucus membranes and should be kept well away from the eyes. It should be avoided during pregnancy and should not be used on children under seven.