Appearance: The height of the mint plant is generally 30-60 cm, the stem is upright, sharp quadrangular, and the lower several segments have slender fibrous roots and horizontal creeping rhizomes. The upper part of the stem is inversely pilose, the lower part is pilose only along the edge, much branched. Leaf blade oblong-lanceolate, lanceolate, elliptic or ovate-lanceolate, apex acute, base cuneate to subrounded, margin sparsely coarse dentate serrate above base, both sides densely puberulous along veins, rest subglabrous, color green to dark green. Cyme axillary, globular in outline, flowers small, lilac or white, flowering July-September, fruit October.
Plant family Genus: Peppermint, labiaceae, is a perennial herb.
Common name: wild mint, night breath fragrance, silver Dan grass, etc.
Extraction parts: whole plant, including stem, leaves, etc. Leaves were the main enrichment area of effective components.
Extraction method: Commonly used steam distillation method, fresh peppermint plants are chopped, the volatile essential oil components are brought out by water vapor, and pure essential oil is obtained by condensation and separation of oil and water.
Main chemical composition: The main component is menthol (menthol), which has a high content and gives a cool smell, and also contains menthol, isomenthol, menthol acetate, limonene, eucalyptus and so on.
Main producing area: widely distributed in the world, China is one of the main producing countries, Jiangsu, Anhui, Jiangxi, Zhejiang, Henan and other places a large number of planting, Jiangsu production and quality is among the best. India, Brazil, the United States, Japan and other countries also have large areas of cultivation.
Note: Cool note, with unique cool feeling and fresh herbal aroma, refreshing and pleasant.
Aroma concentration: relatively rich, volatile, a small amount of use can quickly emit obvious odor.
Suitable essential oils:
Lavender essential oil: The combination can refresh and soothe nerves, relieve tension and anxiety.
Lemon essential oil: After mixing to enhance fresh vitality, enhance mood, improve mental state.
Eucalyptus essential oil: The combination can enhance the sense of airway patency, relieve respiratory discomfort.
Efficacy characteristics: It has the effects of cooling and relieving itching, refreshing and waking up the brain, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial, promoting digestion, relieving respiratory discomfort and so on.
Common application:
Muscle conditioning: Massage after dilution, relieve muscle soreness, fatigue, reduce muscle tension after exercise.
Immune system: Aromatherapy diffusion, purify the air, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory, enhance body immunity.
Nervous system: Apply temples or aromatherapy to refresh the mind, relieve headache, dizziness, and improve mental state.
Contraindications: Pregnant women and lactating women should use with caution, which may affect the fetus or baby; Do not use for those allergic to peppermint. Test small area of skin before use. Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes. Immediately rinse with plenty of water and seek medical treatment in case of serious contact. The use of high doses may cause poisoning, and the dosage should be strictly controlled.
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