Peppermint Essential Oil Fresh & Minty Scent for Diffusers Aromatherapy & Humidifiers
Application
Pharmaceutical raw materials
Insect repellent
Food additives
Daily chemical industry
Description
Peppermint oil an aromatic oil distilled from the fresh stems and leaves of the labiform plant mint or menthol.It has the effect of draining wind and clearing heat.Treat external wind heat, headache, red eyes, sore throat, toothache, itchy skin.Peppermint has a very strong bactericidal and antibacterial effect, often drink it can prevent viral colds, oral diseases, make breath fresh.Gargle with mint tea to prevent bad breath.Steam the surface with mint tea mist, still have the effect that shrinks pore.Tea leaves on the eyes will feel cool, can relieve eye fatigue.Widely used in spices, beverages and candy, etc.Used as a spice in toothpaste, tobacco, cosmetics and soap;The mosquito repellent effect is remarkable, used for mosquito repellent.
Specification
Appearance: colorless to pale yellow clear liquid (est)
Heavey Metals: <0.0019%
Food Chemicals Codex Listed: Yes
Specific Gravity: 0.89600 to 0.90800 @ 25.00 °C.
Pounds per Gallon – (est).: 7.456 to 7.555
Specific Gravity: 0.89900 to 0.91100 @ 20.00 °C.
Pounds per Gallon – est.: 7.489 to 7.589
Refractive Index: 1.45900 to 1.46500 @ 20.00 °C.
Optical Rotation: -18.00 to -32.00
Boiling Point: 209.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg
Vapor Pressure: 0.300000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C.
Flash Point: 160.00 °F. TCC ( 71.11 °C. )
Shelf Life: 24.00 month(s) or longer if stored properly.
Storage: store in cool, dry place in tightly sealed containers, protected from heat and light.
Benefits & Functions
peppermint oil is credited with refreshing, cooling, bactericidal, and anti-irritant properties. It is also used as a fragrance. Peppermint oil can produce allergic reactions such as hay fever, skin rashes, and irritation, especially if a dressing is applied over the oil. extracted from the leaves of the peppermint plant, menthol accounts for more than 50 percent of its content.
Applications
1. Colds/Congestion: Menthol provides effective relief from many respiratory problems including nasal congestion, sinusitis, asthma, bronchitis and the common cold and cough. It is often included as an ingredient in natural chest rubs to help with congestion.
2. Headache:Peppermint oil is terrific to keep on hand at your desk or in your purse, especially if you are prone to headaches. The use of this oil has also been known to effectively lessen tandem symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, sensitivity to noise and sensitivity to light.
3. Stress:Like many other essential oils, peppermint is able to provide relief from stress, depression and mental exhaustion due to its refreshing nature. It is also effective against feeling anxious and restless.
4. Energy/Alertness: Peppermint oil powerfully affects and improves mental clarity and raises energy levels. If you’re trying to cut back on caffeine, this may be a blessing to your mid-afternoon lull.
5. Sore Muscles:Because peppermint oil has analgesic, anti-inflammatory and anti-spasmodic properties, it not only can relieve pain and inflammation but can also calm the spasms that cause muscle cramps.
