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MENTHA
ARVENSIS OIL (CORNMINT) |
Botanical
Name: |
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Mentha
arvensis |
Common
Name |
Cornmint,
Field Mint |
Vernacular
Name: |
Pudina
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Plant
Family: |
Labiatae
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Distribution
in Nepal: |
Cultivated
in Nepal hilly regions between 1,500-3,000 m altitude. |
Principal
Constituents: |
Menthol,
Menthone, Camphene, l-menthol, Neomenthol, a-pinene,
ß-pinene, Limonene, Geraniol, Thujone, among other |
Description:
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Colourless
or pale yellow slightly thick liquid having a strong,
fresh, somewhat bitter-sweet minty odor |
Method
of Extraction: |
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From
the aerial parts of Mentha arvensis L. by
steam distillation. The oil is usually dementholized
as it contains menthol in significant quantity and it
would otherwise solidify at room temperature. |
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Anesthetic, Antiphlogistic, Antidepressant, Anti-microbal,
Antiseptic, Anti-spasmodic,
Carminative, Digestive, Expectorant,
Nervine, Stomachic, Tonic |
Other
Uses: |
Not
recommended for homeopathic treatment. Benefits the
nervous system and useful in treatment of stress-related
conditions such as headache, insomnia and nervous tension.
Useful in treatment of skin problems such as acne, boils
and ulcers. Useful in the treatment of circulation,
muscles and joints complications and relieves arthritis,
inflamed joints, muscular pains, rheumatism and sprains.
Benefits the immune systems and useful in the treatment
of colds, flu and infections. Useful with respiratory
infections such as asthma, throat infections, laryngitis
and fever. Useful in the treatment of the genitourinary
system disorders such as amenorrhoea, labor pain and
dysmenorrhoea. |
Industrial
Uses: |
Extensively
used as fragrance component in soaps, detergents, cosmetics
and perfumes, toothpastes, and industrial fragrances.
Extensively used as flavoring agent in food products
such as confectionery, liquors, and chewing gums. Used
in cough syrups, lozenges and herbal teas in the form
of menthol. |
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| Safety
Data: |
| Non-toxic.
Non-irritant. Not to be consumed internally.
Avoid during pregnancy. Use with care. Keep out of the reach
of children. |
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GENERAL
SAFETY INFORMATION: Caution
should be taken when using Essential Oils. Do not use
any oils without consultation from a qualified aromatherapy
practitioner. All Essential Oils should be kept out
of the reach of children.
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DISCLAIMER:
This
information is provided purely for informational purposes
only, and does not in any way purport to be medical
or prescriptive suggestions. Any reference to medicinal
or health benefits is not meant to treat or diagnose
any problem and is not meant to replace professional
medical advice and should not take the place of any
prescribed medication that has been prescribed by a
physician. |
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LIST OF REFERENCES: |
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Lawless,
J. The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Essential
Oils - The Complete Guide to the Use of Oils in Aromatherapy
and Herbalism, Element, Shaftesbury, 1995 |
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Medicinal
Plants of Nepal, His Majesty's Government of Nepal,
Ministry of Forest and Soil Conservation, Department
of Plant Resources, 6th Edition, Kathmandu, 2001 |
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