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Essential oil
Peppermint essential oil
Mentha piperitaEssential oilBulk supplyUSDA OrganicHalal
- Appearance
- Clear liquid
- Colour
- Colourless to pale yellow
- Odour
- Refreshing, sharp, strongly minty aroma with a deep balsamic-sweet undertone
Physico-chemical properties
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Relative density (g/cm³) (20°C) | from 0.896 to 0.916 |
| Refractive index (20°C) | from 1.455 to 1.467 |
| Optical rotation (°) | from -30° to -10° |
| Solubility | Soluble in alcohols and fixed oils; insoluble in water |
Content of characteristic ingredients (by GC), %
| Ingredient | Content, % |
|---|---|
| Menthol | from 35 to 70 |
| Menthyl acetate | from 0.5 to 3.00 |
| Limonene | from 1.2 to 3.30 |
| Menthone | from 1.1 to 11.00 |
| Piperitone | from 1 to 10 |
Therapeutic properties
Today, peppermint is promoted for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), other digestive problems, the common cold, sinus infections, headaches, and other conditions. Peppermint oil is promoted for topical use (applied to the skin) for problems like headache, muscle aches, joint pain, and itching.
Information as published in the Alta Oils product catalogue. It is not medical advice.