Where does Peppermint Essential Oil come from?
The type of peppermint (Mentha piperita) is in the genus of mint (Mentha, subfamily: Nepetoideae) in the mint family (Lamiaceae), which belongs to the order Lamiales. Wild-growing relatives of peppermint can be found all over Europe. Peppermint is a perennial herbaceous plant. It grows up to 90 cm high and has a square-section trunk. The pointed, petiolate leaves are opposite, narrowly ovate to lanceolate and have a serrated margin. When crushed, the leaves have a characteristic smell. Flowering time is from July to September.
Production method peppermint essential oil
The essential peppermint oil is obtained by water steam distillation of the fresh or slightly dried herb of the peppermint (Mentha piperita). Steam is used as a carrier for the volatile organic compounds. Due to the immiscibility of the organic compounds with water, the phases separate easily on cooling and the essential oil can be separated easily. The yield is between 0.1 and 1.0%.
- Common name: Peppermint essential oil
- English name: Peppermint Oil
- Available volumes: 100 ml / 500 ml / 1 Liter / 2 Liter / 4 Liter / 8 Liter / 20 Liter
- INCI: MENTHA PIPERITA OIL
- Extraction Method: Steam Distilled
- Aroma/Scent: Minty-typical
- Origin: India
- Plant parts raw material: The plant
- GMO free: Yes
- Vegan: Yes
- Animal-free: Yes
- Allergen free: Yes
- Preservatives: No
- Reach compliant: Yes
- Paraben free: Yes
- Food Grade Status: Yes, Flavouring/Aroma
- IFRA: IFRA Certified
- Organic: Yes, SKAL certified
- Only for professional users
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