PEPPERMINT OIL<br><br>100% NATURAL PURE<br><br>ESSENTIAL OIL<br><br>DESCRIPTION: <br><br>Botanical Name: Mentha arvensis<br><br>Origin: India<br><br>Mode of Extraction: Steam Distillation<br><br>Main Constituents: Alpha-pinene, Limonene, Beta-pinene, citral, geraniol, neral and other sesqueterpenes<br><br>Description: Clear Transparent Liquid<br><br>Appearance: Colorless to pale yellow liquid<br><br>Organoleptic properties: strong penetrating peppermint odor and pungent taste<br><br>Refractive index at 20 °C: 1.460-1.471<br><br>Specific Gravity at 20 °C: 0.896-0.908<br><br>Solubility: Insoluble in water and soluble in other organic solvents<br><br>Storage: Well closed in air tight containers away from sunlight and heat preferably in amber color glass containers.<br><br>Extraction: It is extracted by the process of Steam Distillation.<br><br>Chemical Composition: Menthol, menthone, 1,8-cineole, methyl acetate, methofuran, isomenthone, limonene, b-pinene, a-pinene, germacrene-d, trans-sabinene hydrate and pulegone.<br><br>Essential Oil Information: It is a native of the Mediterranean, but is now also cultivated in Italy, USA, Japan and Great Britain. It is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 meter (3 feet) high and has slightly hairy serrated leaves with pinkish-mauve flowers arranged in a long conical shape. It has underground runners by which it easily propagates. This herb has many species, and peppermint piperita is a hybrid of watermint (M. aquatica) and spearmint (M. spicata).<br><br>Oil Properties: This oil has a fresh, sharp, menthol smell, is clear to pale yellow in color and watery in viscosity.<br><br>Uses: This oil is excellent for mental fatigue, refreshing the spirit and stimulating mental agility and improving concentration.<br><br>Blend well with: Benzoin, eucalyptus, lavender, marjoram, lemon and rosemary.<br><br>Summary: Peppermint is a cross between spearmint and water mint and is native to Europe. This oil also has numerous benefits. Furthermore, this oil is also used as a flavoring agent.<br><br>Precautions: It can cause irritation to the skin &amp; should be kept well away from the eyes. It should be avoided during pregnancy &amp; should not be used by children under seven.<br><br>Our Essential/Carrier Oils are 100% natural and pure (undiluted/uncut) therapeutic grade.<br><br>APPLICATION: <br><br>No fillers, additives, bases or carriers added. These high quality oils are excellent for Aromatherapy, skin and hair care.