Mentha Arvensis Essential Oil (Cornmint)

Benefits

This cool and refreshing essential oil is best used in aromatherapy to sharpen the mind and increase mental acuity and focus. The oil reduces redness and calms irritation and itchiness, while simultaneously cooling the skin. It can also improve congestion in both the head and sinuses and improve pain from headaches and upset stomachs. The properties are analgesic, anesthetic, antiseptic,  anti-spasmodic, astringent, carminative, cephalic, cordial, decongestant, expectorant, febrifuge, hepatic, stimulant, and stomachic.

Instructions for Use

Mentha arvensis oil  can be used undiluted in diffusers, added to warm bath water, used as a mouth wash for sore gums or bad breath, or used blended with a carrier and applied directly on the skin to reduce soreness.

History and Additional Information

It is native to the Mediterranean area, but is now widely grown in Italy, United States of America, Japan and Great Britain. The perennial herb can reach a mature height of three feet tall. The leaves are fuzzy and it produces small flowers. It thrives by using its underground runners to establish a network in which to absorb nutrients in the surrounding soil. The herb has been cultivated since ancient times in China. It was found in an Egyptian tomb dating back to one thousand BC. It is often used as a cheaper substitute for peppermint essential oil because of its high menthol content.

Details

• Latin/Botanical Name: Mentha arvensis.
• Other Names: Field mint, peppermint china, wild mint, japanese mint .
• Family: Lamiaceae.
• Part of Plant Used: Leaf.
• Place of Origin: Asia, Central America.

Characteristics

• Odor/Fragrance: Strong.
• Color: Clear Yellow/Pale.
• Consistency: Thin.
• Note: Top.

Blending Suggestions: Benzoin, eucalyptus, lavender, marjoram, lemon and rosemary.

Safety Precautions for this Essential Oil: Mentha arvensis oil is considered safe when used sparingly, but some people may experience sensitivity to the menthol that is a component of the oil. It should be kept away from bodily openings and avoided for expectant mothers and children.

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