Characteristics

Botanical name :

Mentha piperita

Production process:

Peppermint essential oil is obtained by steam distillation of the buds of Mentha piperita L. var. piperita.

Part of plant used :

Tops

Botanical family :

Lamiaceae

Country of origin :

India

Other names :

Peppermint, English mint, Garden mint, Peppermint

Organoleptic characteristics:

• Odor: Herbaceous, fresh and mentholated
• Appearance : Clear, mobile liquid
• Color: Colorless to greenish-yellow

Principal biochemical components:

Menthol: 30.00 to 55.00%
Menthone: 12.00 to 32.00%
Cinéol 1,8 (Eucalyptol): 3.00 to 14.00%
Isomenthone: 1.00 to 10.00%
Menthyl acetate: <= 10.00%
Neomenthol <= 10.00%

Allergens: D-Limonene (<= 5,00%), Linalool (<= 0,50%)

Packaging:

Brown glass bottle with codi-drop and child-resistant screw cap.

Storage :

Close bottle tightly after use. Store away from heat (below 20°C), air and light.

Recycling instructions :

• Empty the bottle completely: Make sure the bottle is empty before recycling. Essential oil residues can contaminate the recycling process.
• Remove caps and droppers: Separate the different parts of the bottle. Caps and droppers should be sorted separately in accordance with local regulations.
• Rinse bottle: Rinse the bottle to remove any residual essential oil. Use warm water and, if necessary, a little soap.
• Local sorting instructions: Follow the specific sorting instructions for your locality.
• Labels: Paper labels may remain on bottles.

Instructions for use

Main use :

Food supplement

Directions for use :

Read precautions before use. 2 to 3 drops (0.09ml) per day diluted in a tablespoon of vegetable oil or honey.

Our commitments:

Culture: Organic, certified by Ecocert FR-BIO-01

Quality: Botanically and Biochemically Defined Essential Oil (BBDEO)

• 100% pure (free from other related essential oils)
• 100% natural (not denatured with synthetic molecules)
• 100% integral (not discolored, not deterpenated, not rectified)

Precautions for use

Keep out of reach of children. Do not use during pregnancy, while breast-feeding or on children under 6. Do not use undiluted. Never exceed recommended dosage. Ask your doctor and/or pharmacist for advice. Not recommended in case of history of epilepsy, convulsions or neurological pathology. Not recommended in cases of gastro-oesophageal reflux, peptic ulcer, gastritis, biliary disorders or obstruction of the bile ducts (gallstones) and/or hepatopancreatic disorders. Not recommended for concomitant use of this plant in other preparations. Not for prolonged use. This dietary supplement should be used as part of a varied, balanced diet and healthy lifestyle.

WARNING: Before using essential oils, be sure to read the general precautions for use available in PDF below.

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