Mint Products

Description-
Menthol crystal is solid crystalline substance; it is obtained from Mentha arvensis herb plant. Menthol crystal is originated in Japan and mostly grown in China, Brazil and Northern India. It is used as ingredient in various products for medicinal and cosmetic purpose.

Extraction-
Menthol crystal is extracted from Menthe arvensis plant by steam distillation to obtain mint oils then oil is filtered, menthol crystal extracted by cold extraction or chilling the mint oil at different temperature, so menthol crystal is separated out.

Property-
Menthol crystal is clear or white crystalline in colour, it has slightly pungent in taste, very strong & pleasant minty in odor and possessed cooling effect. Menthol crystal is highly concentrated so it is used in small quantity as ingredient. It is soluble in alcohol, ethers and oil.

Composition-
It is composed of L-Menthol, 5-Methylethyl cyclohexanol.

Uses-

1. It is used in pharmaceutical purpose for various products such as cough syrups, Analgesic balms; Vicks vapor Rub, Inhalers, drugs, medicated oils, cooling gels, oral or throat sprays, medicated creams.
2. It is used in oral products such as Toothpaste, Mouthwashes and oral sprays because of its refreshing action.
3. It is used in Chewing gums, hard candies, aerated drinks and liquors.
4. It is also used in various cosmetic & perfumery product for their analgesic and cooling & refreshing property. Recommended Usage –

• Lotions
• Shaving creams as it reduces skin burn.
• Refreshing towels
• Deodorants
• Scents
• Salves
• Foot sprays
• Refreshing towels
• Cooling gels
• Lip Balm
• Soaps; it enhance soap action & reduce skin irritation

5. It provides relief in chest congestion due to its cooling & soothing sensation in inflamed area.
6. It is used to reduce itching by mixing it with carrier oil or aloe Vera gel.
7. It also used in cream as it calms sunburn.
8. It provides relief in stress, anxiety and nervousness so it is used in aromatherapy.
9. It is helpful in sinus problems because it help in alleviate blockages.
10. It used in fever as it reduces fever when applying it on head or feet.
11. It provides relief of sprains in muscles due to its antispasmodic property, it reduce cramping and muscle spasms.
12. It is used in alleviate nausea which is caused by motion sickness as it stimulates digestion because it has carminative property.

Safety and Precaution-
Despite of its benefit on nasal area, it might cause difficulty in breathing, swallowing, chest hardness, and discomfort at site of application.
It may cause serious allergies such as skin allergy, itching, soreness and discomfort at the site of application area.
Avoid undiluted menthol crystal use on skin.

Mentha Arvensis Oil
Mentha arvensis oil is also called peppermint oil or corn mint oil. Mentha arvensis is an herbaceous plant which grows up to 10 to 60cm. It is originated from temperate regions of Europe and Western and Central Asia. Mentha flowers are pale purple or occasionally may be white or pink in colour and 3 to 4 mm long, leaves are simple, hairy and broad. Mentha arvensis oil has various applications such as medicinal, dental and skin care.

Extraction-
Menthe arvensis oil is derived from freshly harvested flowering herb of Menthe arvensis through steam distillation method.

Properties:-
Menthe arvensis oil is refreshing and penetrating in odor. It is pale yellowish in colour with cool sensation.

Blending;
It well blends with rosemary, eucalyptus, lavender, spearmint, benzoin, black pepper, lemon balm (Melissa), marjoram and spice oils.

Composition:-
Its major components are menthol, menthone, isomenthone, menthofuran, carvone, linalool, linayl acetate and piperitenone.

Uses:-

• It is used to reduce acne as it cleanses the infected area.
• It is used to treat bronchitis as it contains menthol so used in inhaling vapors of mint.
• It is active ingredient in burners or balms as it providing cooling sensitization on affected area such as burn and sunburn.
• It is also effective against respiratory problems such as colds, coughs and fever.
• Because of its carminative property, it helps in treatment of digestive issues flatulence, indigestion, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and colic problem.
• It also effective against headaches, cough sore throat, migraine and vomiting.
• It is used to treat dandruff and massage to scalp for relief from oily scalp.
• It is anti-inflammatory, used to reduce inflammation in muscle joint.
• It is used for the treatment of gout.
• Peppermint oil used to improve blood circulation.
• As mentha oil has anti viral property so it is used for treatment of herpes simplex.
• It is used as ingredient in toothpaste, as it removes bad breath and also helps to alleviate mouth ulcers, tooth aches and swollen gums.
• It is used to relieve stress, effective against nervous system affliction, anger, fatigue, nausea, vertilago, mental strain, mental fogginess and shock.
• It is used for treatment of athlete’s foot disease, poison ivy rashes and diaper rashes.
• It is used to alleviate problem of jet lag, seasickness and motion sickness.
• It is used to control sprout in potatoes.
• It is used to improve dull and oily skin.
• It is used in aromatherapy to alleviate stress and mental strains because of its refreshing effect.

Mentha piperita (Peppermint) belongs to Labiateae family and is a perennial herb widely cultivated in the world. It is a popular herb that can be used in numerous forms (ie, oil, leaf, leaf extract, and leaf water). The Organic Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil is obtained by the steam distillation of over ground part of the organically grown flowering plant of Mentha Piperita. Its major components are L-Menthol and Mentha Furon.

The essential oil of organic peppermint is colourless to pale yellow free flowing liquid having Cooling, minty, sweet fresh mentholic, peppermint like taste. Organic Peppermint oil possesses a fresh sharp menthol odour and a pungent taste followed by a cooling sensation. It also has a variety of therapeutic properties and is used in aromatherapy, cosmeceuticals, personal hygiene products, pharmaceutical, bath preparations, mouthwashes, toothpastes, and topical preparations for both its flavouring and fragrance properties.

Blends with: Lavender, rosemary, etc.
Extraction method: The steam distillation method
Constituents: Piperitenone, Pulegone, and 1,8-cineole.

Description-
Dementholised mint oil is obtained from Menthe arvensis, originated in India. It is derived from fresh and flowering part of Menthe arvensis plant. It contains 30% to 56% of I-menthol as its main constituents.

Extraction-
Dementholised mint oil is extracted from menthe arvensis oil followed by processed using deep freezing at -40ﹾC and centrifugation process then menthol is separated from menthe arvensis oil, So remaining part in the form is DMO (Dementholised Mint Oil).

Properties-
It is colorless to pale yellow to greenish yellow liquid and having pleasant & characteristic odor with taste followed by cold sensation as it is minty. DMO is miscible with alcohol.

Composition-
Its constituents are I-methone, α-pinene, I-limonene, Isomenthone, neomenthol, β-pinene, methyl acetate ad pipretone.

Uses-

• It is used as flavoring agents for liquors, chewing gums & others.
• It is used for fragrance in soaps and cosmetics.
• It is also used in perfume.
• It is used in cold-rub and helps in providing a cold soothing experience.
• It is also taken in dietary supplement or topically on skin as a skin cream or ointment.
• It is also helpful in irritable bowel syndrome and indigestion.

Specification of Dementholised Mint Oil:

Description – Colourless clear liquid, Minty taste.
Identification
(A) As per standard 
(B) As per standard
Specific Optical Rotation –  -16° to -34°
Relative Density – 0.888 to 0.910
Refractive Index – 1.456 to 1.470
Acid Value – 1.0 Max.
Fatty Acid & Resinified – As per standard

Essential Oils

Chromatographic Profile
1.5 % to 7% Limonene Content
1.5% Max. Cineole content
17 to 35% L-Menthone Content
5 to 13% Iso-menthone Content
1.5 to 7% Menthyl Acetate Content
1 to 3% Iso- Pulegol Content
30 to 50% L-Menthol Content
2.50% Max. Pulegone Content
2% Max. Carvone Content

Ratio of Cineol to Limonene – 1 Max.
Storage – In well fitted container in cool and dark place.

Description-
Basil oil is an annual herb, known as Ocimum basilicum, belongs to Lamiaceae family. It is originated from Tropical Asia and Pacific Islands, commonly cultivated in Europe, Central Asia, India and Southeast Asia. It grows up to 1 meter, its flower from white to pink. Basil essential oil is a source of Vitamin A, Magnesium, Potassium, Iron and Calcium. Basil oil used for various medicinal purposes.

Extraction-
Basil oil is extracted from leaves and flowers of Ocimum basilicum through steam distillation.

Composition-
Its major constituents are linalool, fenchol, eugenol, methyl chavicol (Estragole) and β-caryophyllene and other minor constituents are α-pinene, camphene, β-pinene, myrcene, limonene, cis-ocimene, γ-terpineol, citronella, geraniol and methyl cinnamate.

Properties –
Basil oil is a pale greenish yellow and clear in colour and watery in viscosity. Its aroma is crispy, light.

Blending-
Basil oil is well mixes with bergamot, lemon, juniper, eucalyptus, neroli, lavender, clove bud, geranium, Melissa, lime, hyssop, marjoram and rosemary.

Uses-

• Basil oil is used for culinary purpose as active ingredients for Italian dishes.
• It is used to treat nausea, sickness, indigestion, constipation, diabetes.
• It is ingredient in skin care supplement as it enhances the luster of dull looking skin and also improves the tone of skin.
• It also helps in reduce the symptoms of acne.
• It is used to improve the luster of hairs and also effective against fatigue, flaky scalp.
• It is used in massage oil as basil oil is analgesic, it provide relief from pain, soothes muscle after exercise.
• Basil oil has carminative properties used to treat indigestion, constipation, stomach cramps and flatulence.
• As basil oil have colic quality, also used to alleviate bowel pain.
• It is used to providing relief from cold, influenza and associated fever.
• Basil oil is antispasmodic, used to treat whooping cough.
• It is used to treat asthma, bronchitis, and sinusitis.
• It is used to treat diarrhea and mucous discharges
• Basil oil used to treat various infections such as cuts, wounds, skin infection and bladder infection.
• It is used to reduce mental stress, also improve alertness, used to treat nervous tension, mental fatigue, melancholy, migraines and depression. It provides mental strength and clarity.
• It is used in aromatherapy because of its crisp smelling and refreshing aroma, used to re-energize and soothing effect on muscle.
• It is used to increase metabolic function of body, also improve blood circulation as well.
• It is effective against occasional sleeplessness.
• It is also used against burns, bruises, scars injuries and surgical recovery, sprains and headaches.
• It used to prevent vomiting, nausea, sickness.

Safety and Precaution-
Do not use in excessive amount as it may be carcinogenic due to its methyl clavicol content.
Avoid use of basil oil while pregnant or breast feeding.
Keep basil oil away from reach of children.
It can cause low blood sugar in some people.
Do not use people who are suffering from bleeding disorder.

Specification of Basil Oil:

Botanical Source – Ocimum basillicum
Description – Pale yellow colour clear liquid, characteristics odour. Pleasant smell.
Acidity – Complies
Solubility – Soluble in ethanol (70%)

Physio –Chemical Properties:-

Optical Rotation – 8° – -1°
Wt. /ml (gms/lit.) – 0.930 – 0.946
Refractive Index – 1.500 – 1.509
Assay by GC – NLT 70% Methyl Chavicol content
Storage Condition – Store in well closed container, in cool and dark storage area.