Cornmint Essential Oil

Benefits

Cornmint oil has benefited the human race for hundreds of years and probably even longer. It helps in the cure of coughs, ulcers and worms.  If you are ever bitten by an animal, it has also been found to very effective in healing the wound. When you want to treat anxiety, stomach ache, rashes and headaches reach for this oil as a remedy. It also helps to stop vomiting, measles, toothaches and diarrhea.

Instructions for Use

Can be added to salt scrubs, shampoos and conditioners, and other bath care products, or combined with Shea Butter for a foot cream.

When diluted in carrier oil, cornmint oil can be rubbed on the temples to alleviate headaches, increase alertness and reduce mental fatigue.

History and Additional Information

Cornmint has been in existence for a very long time. This is shown not only by word of mouth but in many ancient medical writings. This plant obviously originated from China. This is because the first ever mention that was made of this is by the famous herbal medicine guru Grandfather Lei during his discussion of the preparation of herbs in 470 AD. Back then, the Chinese used it to treat blood dysentery.

Details

• Latin/Botanical Name: Mentha arvensis
• Other Names: Other Names: American Wild Mint, North American Field Mint, Brook Mint, Golden Apple MintWild Mint, Field Mint, Japanese Mint,
• Family: Lamiaceae or Labiatae
• Part of Plant Used: Aerial parts
• Place of Origin:  China

Characteristics

• Odor/Fragrance: Mentolic, minty, perpemint, herbaceois
• Color: Colorless to pale yellow clear liquid
• Aroma Strength: Medium-high
• Consistency: Thin
• Note: top

Blending Suggestions: Agathosma crenulata oil, armoise oil, buchu leaf oil and camel grass oil

Safety Precautions for this Essential Oil: This oil can irritate the respiratory organs and can cause serious damage to the eyes. Keep away from children. Pregnant women and people with cancer, liver and kidney problems should avoid this or use it with caution.

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