Spearmint oil belongs to the mint family. It has a minty and sweet smell, which is extremely refreshing. Spearmint oil derived from steam distillation of leaves of menthe spicata grown in India. One of the major components is l-carvone and limonene and it has major use in oral care and chewing gums, perfumes, cosmetics, analgesic balms, ointments, lotions, creams, tooth paste shampoos and conditioners. The appearance of Spearmint Essential oil is straw yellow to light yellow and has a strong and penetrating odor.
History of Spearmint oil: Being counted as indispensable by the ancient Greeks to scent their bathwater, the spearmint oil has had the reputation for curing sexually transmitted diseases like gonorrhea. During the medieval times, it was used to heal sore gums and also to whiten teeth. Being used in the New World by the colonists in the medical context, it was also used by them for pure pleasure, especially since it wasn't taxed. Being native to Asia, the spearmint oil is even mentioned in the Bible. Spearmint grew wild in the United States after the 1600s.
pearmint oil is a refreshing and aromatic essential oil derived from the Mentha spicata plant. Known for its cooling, soothing, and antibacterial properties, this natural essential oil is widely used in aromatherapy, skincare, oral care, and the food & beverage industry.
SPECIFICATIONS: | |
GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS | |
Product | SPEARMINT OIL |
Botanical Name | MENTHA SPICATA |
Part Used | Floral Tops |
CAS NO. | 8008-79-5 |
Taste | Sweet & Cool |
Color | Pale yellow or pale olive |
Odor | Pleasant & Sweet |
Solubility | Soluble in alcohol, Insoluble in water |
PHYSIOCHEMICAL PROPERTIES | |
Acidity | neutral to litmus |
Relative Density | 0.810 - 0.990 |
Refractive Index | 1.385 to 1.502 |
Optical rotation range | -45.5 to -57.5 |
Assay by GC | 54.50 TO 70.50 % W/E CARVONE CONTENTS |
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