Spearmint oil
Character
Spearmint oil is a light Yellow to Greenish Yellow clear liquid with the flavour of Spearmint
Spearmint oil also known as the Green mint oill. It is extracted from Labiatae fresh spearmint leaves and stems steam distillation. The major components of carvone, the content of about 50% to 70%. Li and which contain alcohol, such as pinene rare. For toothpaste, soap, gum and other spices. Also used on the medicine.
Applications:
1. Aromatherapy uses:
Spearmint oil can be effective for the digestive system, for the respiratory tract, for a tired mind and for skin problems. The therapeutic properties of Spearmint oil are: local anesthetic, antispasmodic, astringent, carminative, decongestant, digestive, diuretic, expectorant, stimulant and restorative.
2. Spearmint oil is used in U.S.A. for flavoring chewing gums, tooth pastes, confectionaries and other preparations.
3. Spearmint oil is used in lozenges and condiments for its cooling and soothing vapor that help in break up of congestion while lifting spirts. It is also used to energize the mind and body.
4. Cosmetics and Toiletries:
Spearmint essential oil is used in lotion, massage oil and aromatherapy diffuser for its antiseptic properties. It can be used in the form of:
· Used in burners and vaporizers in vapor therapy
· Used as a blended massage oil or diluted in the bath,
· Used in a cream or lotion.
