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| Spearmint oil 60% | ||||
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| Ref No.: E051 | ||||
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| Molecular Formula: - | ||||
| Molecular Weight: 0 | ||||
| CAS No.: | 8008-79-5 | |||
| Einecs No.: | 283-656-2 | |||
| FDA: | 182.20 | |||
| CoE: | - | |||
| GENERALDEscriptION | ||||
| Appearance: | Colorless to pale yellow liquid | |||
| Odor: | Characteristic spearmint odor | |||
| PHYSICOCHEMICALPROPERTIES | ||||
| Refractive index (20°C): 1.4850~ 1.4910 Specific gravity (25°C): 0.942 ~ 0.954 Angular rotation (20°C): -70°~ -55° Solubility (20°C): 1:1 80%(V/V) Ethanol Total ketone (GC area, by Carvone) ≥60% | ||||
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Oil properties
It has a similar aroma to that ofpeppermint oil, but is slightly sweeter and is pale yellow togreenish in color.
Origin of spearmint oil
it is a native of theMediterranean area, and is a hardy perennial herb that reachesabout 1 meter (3 feet) in height and has bright green lance-shaped,sharply serrated leaves and pink or lilac-coloredflowers.
Unlike peppermint, spearmint doesnot contain high amounts of menthol. The ancient Greeks used it toscent their bath water and it had a reputation for curing sexuallytransmitted diseases like gonorrhea. During the medieval times itwas used to heal sore gums and also to whiten teeth.
Extraction
Spearmint oil is extracted bysteam distilling the flowering tops.
Chemical composition
The main chemical components ofspearmint oil are a-pinene, b-pinene, carvone, 1, 8-cineole,linalool, limonene, myrcene, caryophyllene and menthol (0.5%compared to the 40% in peppermint)
Precautions
It is considered a non-toxic,non-irritant and non-sensitizing oil
Therapeutic properties
The therapeutic properties ofspearmint oil are antiseptic, antispasmodic, carminative, cephalic,emmenagogue, insecticide, restorative and stimulant.
Uses
When your mind is tired and inneed of stimulating and upliftment, then spearmint oil is the onefor you, and although it has very many properties in common to thatof peppermint oil, it contains only small amounts of menthol and isfar less harsh on the skin and ideal for use inchildren.
It is very useful to deal withdigestive problems including flatulence, constipation, diarrhea andnausea, as it relaxes the stomach muscles and also relieveshiccups.
Furthermore, it helps withheadaches, migraines, nervous strain, fatigue and stress, as wellas for the respiratory tract; helping with asthma, bronchitis,catarrh and sinusitis. On the skin it can relieve the itching ofpruritus and helps with acne, dermatitis, congested skin and soregums.
For female health it can help tostem the flow of heavy periods and leucorrhoea and releases urineretention.
