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| | Botonical Name | : | Mentha spicata |
| | CAS # | : | 8008-79-5 |
| | Country of Origin | : | India |
| | Color & Odor | : | Colorless to pale yellow Clear Oily Liquid with Medium herbal minty odor |
| | Solubility | : | Insoluble in water, soluble in alcohol and oils |
| | Specific Gravity | : | 0.9100 - 0.9350 @ 20°C |
| | Optical Rotation | : | N/A |
| | Refractive Index | : | 1.4800 - 1.4950 @ 20°C |
| | Flash Point | : | >100°C |
| | Major Constituents | : | L-carvone |
| | Plant Part Used | : | Leaves and Stems |
| | Extraction Method | : | Steam Distillation |
DESCRIPTION:
This oil is extracted from Mentha of the Labiatae family that is also called common or garden spearmint and spire, green, lamb, pea and fish mint. This oil is gentler to use with children and highly useful for digestive system and helps to relieve flatulence, constipation, vomiting and nausea.CONSTITUENTS:
a-pinene, b-pinene, caryophyllene, L-carvone, 1,8-cineole, limonene, linalool, menthol. AROMATIC SUMMARY / NOTE / STRENGTH OF AROMA:
A top note with a medium aroma, it has a characteristic scent that is sweeter than the minty aroma of peppermint.BLENDS WITH:
It blends particularly well with Basil, Eucalyptus, Rosemary, Lavender and Jasmine.COMMON NAMES:
Mentha spicataUSES:
The oil is highly useful to deal with digestive problems such as constipation, flatulence, diarrhea and nausea. Further, it also helps with headaches, migraines, nervous strain, fatigue and stress. It is also used for various skin problems such as acne, dermatitis, congested skin and sore gums.THERAPEUTIC PROPERTIES:
Spearmint Therapeutic Grade Oil recommended due to its various therapeutic properties which include - Anti-catarrhal and vulnerary.
