Name:  Cornmint oil, India aka Japanese Peppermint

Species:  Mentha arvensis (Cornmint) Oil

Plant Part:  Herb

Extraction Method:  Steam Distilled

Country of Origin:  India

Colour:  Clear

Note:  Top

Strength of Aroma:  Strong

Aromatic Description:  Cornmint oil, India has a clean penetrating scent with a strong menthol kick.  It lacks the sweetness of peppermint and the earthiness of pennyroyal but it is warm and pleasant.

Blends well with:  benzoin, rosemary, lavender, marjoram, lemon, eucalyptus, and other mints.

Safety precautions:  Dermal irritant.  Avoid contact with eyes.  Possible sensitization due to high menthol content.  Do not use on infants!  Fine at low doses for pregnancy.

Common Uses:   Anesthetic, antimicrobial, antiseptic, antispasmodic, carminative, cytotoxic, digestive, expectorant, stimulant, stomachic.

Other information:   Cornmint has a higher menthol content than Peppermint.

Biochemicals:  (to come)

Class:  Alcohol, Ketone

CAS#:  68917-18-0