Description
Peppermint oil Definition
Essential oil obtained by steam distillation of the fresh aerial parts of Mentha × piperita L
NamesGeneric name: Aethroleum Menthae Piperitae
English names: Peppermint oil.
Farsi names: Esans naena felfeli.
Type of active substance: AppearancePeppermint oil is colourless, pale yellow or pale greenish-yellow liquid, with characteristic, penetrating odour
| Compound name | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Menthol | 30-55 |
| Menthone | 14-32 |
| Cineole | 3.5-8 |
| Limonene | 1-3.5 |
| Isomenthone | 1.5-10 |
| Menthyl | 2.8-10 |
| Menthofuran | 1-8 |
Peppermint oil health benefits: Peppermint oil is very helpful for digestion.
It is a carminative and therefore helps in removing excess gas. It is also a good tonic for those who have a low appetite and helps in treating motion sickness, nausea, and upset stomachs.
Peppermint oil, due to its antiseptic properties, is very useful in dental care. It also eliminates bad breath and helps teeth and gums fight off hazardous germs.
Peppermint oil has cooling and anti-inflammatory properties that with this reason it is so successful at relieving headache symptoms, and it is even used to reduce the pain of migraines. Like most other essential oils, peppermint is able to provide relief from stress, depression, and mental exhaustion due to its refreshing nature.
Menthol, which is abundantly present in peppermint oil, helps to clear the respiratory tract. It is also an effective expectorant and therefore provides instantaneous, though temporary, relief for numerous respiratory problems including nasal congestion, sinusitis, asthma, bronchitis, cold, and cough. Peppermint oil can be used externally in order to provide relief from pain.
The stimulating effects of peppermint oil have been shown to increase blood circulation that helps to oxygenate the body’s organs and increase metabolism, as well as oxygenate the brain.
Peppermint oil is very useful for hair care as it gives a cooling effect to the head while removing dandruff and lice. It is also believed that peppermint oil is useful in the treatment of cancer and tuberculosis.
Peppermint oil export
Peppermint oil export are easily done by us. contact us.
| Exporter of Medicinal Plants in Iran | Maleki Commercial Co |
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| Phone | 989025791893+ |
| info@malekicommercialco.com | |
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