- Product Name:Peppermint Extract
Botanical Name:Mentha canadensis L. Part Used:Leaf Active Ingredient:Menthol Specification:Menthol 1% to 8% Extract Ratio:4:1 to 20:1 Appearance:yellow to brown fine powder Extract Method:Water/Ethanol
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- Where will Peppermint Extract be used to?
1. Digestive Disorders The University of Maryland Medical Center recommends peppermint for indigestion, saying, "peppermint calms the muscles of the stomach and improves the flow of bile, which the body uses to digest fats." It also suggests that peppermint can allow gas to pass through the intestine, which helps to relieve gas cramping, and that sufferers of irritable bowel syndrome may get relief from peppermint extract. 2. Cold Symptoms The National Institutes of Health (NIH) notes that there is evidence that peppermint extract oils can be used to relieve headache if applied to the temples. It further states that "menthol ... is sometimes included in inhaled preparations for nasal congestion, including rubs that are applied to the skin and inhaled." Peppermint extract, therefore, may be useful in clearing the sinuses. 3. Skin Irritation Topically, peppermint extract is an analgesic and can relieve skin conditions, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center. It soothes skin irritations from hives, poison ivy and poison oak. Much of this effect is due to the numbing properties of peppermint extracts primary ingredient, menthol. |