Cornmint Oil

Description

Mentha Arvensis (Field Mint, Wild Mint or Corn Mint) is a species of mint with a circumboreal distribution. It is native to the temperate regions of Europe and western and central Asia, east to the Himalaya and eastern Siberia, and North America. In Ayurveda, Mentha Arvensis is considered as appetizer and useful in gastric troubles. Accounts of the use of peppermint in medicine and as a flavouring agent have been recorded in China, Japan, Egypt, India, Greece, Rome and many other European countries.

Nutritional Properties

The health benefits of Mentha Arvensis include its ability to treat indigestion, respiratory problems, headache, nausea, fever, stomach and bowel spasms, as well as for pain relief. Peppermint essential oil is extremely versatile and can be used for a broad range of applications. It?s clearing, antiseptic and anti-infectious action is particularly suited to the relief of headaches, migraine, hay fever, sinus and catarrhal congestion, as well as general coughs and colds.

In folk medicine, Mentha Arvensis has been used over thousands of years to treat numerous conditions both internally and externally. Rubbing a few leaves on the forehead was a common cure for headaches, and as an infusion it was used to treat arthritis, rheumatism and muscle spasms.

The action of peppermint in teas was, and still is, unrivalled for curing indigestion, heartburn, flatulence, colic, nausea and vomiting, as well as the symptomatic treatment of coughs, colds and fevers.

Peppermint Oil is perfectly suited for the Following Personal Care Applications:

•  Hair Care
•  Skin Care
•  Digestives
•  Flavoring Agent

Medical Properties:

•  Good blood cleanser
•  Helps in Alleviating swollen gums, mouth ulcers and toothaches
•  Used in treating insect bites
•  Cures headaches
•  Helps in fever, stomachaches, dysmenorrheal and diuresis
•  Helps in toothaches
•  Helps treat coughs, sorethroat
•  Helps treating Arthritis
•  Used as flavouring agent

Uses:

•  Increase local blood flow
•  To stimulate secretion of bile
•  To relieve stress
•  Helps in digestion
•  Improves dull and oily skin
•  In Irritable Bowel Syndrome and bloating
•  It helps combat itching and minor skin irritations
•  To treat dandruff and head lice