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Description:
We offer 100% pure Peppermint Oil- Used worldwide in Cosmetics industries as MassageOil/Aromatherapy/Spa Oil
- Bulk stocksPeppermintoil (Mentha piperita)
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Appearance : Thin liquid
Aroma : Fresh, Sweet, Menthol-minty,Herbaceous
Color : Clear to pale yellow, sometimesgreenish
Chemical constituents: Peppermint oil has variouschemical compounds that include Menthyl Acetate, Menthone, Cineole,Limonene, Phellandrene, Pinene and Beta-Caryophyllene.
Extraction: It is hydro distillated by leaves andstems.
Aromatherapy uses:
It is used as refreshing, mental stimulant, energizing, used toenhance well-being of digestive and respiratory system. It isconsidered to be good nerve tonic that helps with mental fatigueand nervous stress.
The therapeutic properties of peppermint oil are analgesic,anesthetic, econgestant, emmenagogue, expectorant, febrifuge,antiseptic, antigalactagogue, antiphlogistic, antispasmodic,astringent, carminative, cephalic, cholagogue, cordial,decongestant, emmenagogue, expectorant, febrifuge, hepatic,nervine, stimulant, stomachic, sudorific, vasoconstrictor andvermifuge.
Cosmetics andToiletries:
Peppermint is used in different cosmetics and toiletriespreparations especially in preparation of shampoos and soaps, whichgive the hair a minty scent and produce a cooling sensation on theskin. It is mainly useful in making specialised products like balmsmade of mint flavor.
Lip balm or lip salve is a substance topically applied to the lipsof the mouth to relieve chapped or dry lips, angular cheilitis orstomatitis, and cold sores. Lip gloss is similar, but generally hasonly cosmetic properties. The balm is usually manufactured frombeeswax, petroleum jelly, menthol, camphor, scented oils andvarious other ingredients.
It is also used as an additive in certain cigarette brands, forflavor, to reduce the throat and sinus irritation caused by smokingand arguably to reduce the bad-breath, smokers experience andpossibly improve the smell of second-hand smoke. Commonly used inoral hygiene products and bad-breath remedies like mouthwash,toothpaste, mouth and tongue-spray and more generally as a foodflavor agents.
In perfumery, menthol is used to prepare methyl esters toemphasise floral notes . In first aid products such as"mineral ice" to produce a cooling effect as a substitute for realice in the absence of water or electricity.
Medicinal properties:
Peppermint, like many spices and herbs, is believed to havemedicinal properties when consumed. It is said that it helpsagainst upset stomachs, inhibits the growth of certain bacteria andcan help smooth and relax muscles when inhaled or applied to theskin.
Other health benefits are attributed to the high manganese,vitamin C and vitamin A content; as well as trace amounts ofvarious other nutrients such as fibre, iron, calcium, folate,potassium, tryptophan, magnesium, omega-3 fatty acids, riboflavinand copper.
Peppermint aromatherapy oil
