Spearmint Oil

Mentha, a genus of Labiatae (Lamiaceae) family, grows up to 7 species in Anatolia. 206.878 ha in our country. and its estimated potential is 72,710 tons / year. 

The leaves are used. Among them, the smell of Mentha piperita L. is special and strong, and the taste is springy and cooling. Its composition carries resin, tannins and essential oils (0.5-1%). The essential oil contains terpenes, free and ester menthol (40-60%), menthol (8-10%) and mentholfuren. It is used to relieve nausea, nausea, degassing and odor. Essential oil obtained by water vapor distillation from the flowering and leafy branches of the M.piperita L. species is called peppermint. This essential oil is used as a mild antiseptic, refreshing, fragrance and nausea. From the flowering branches of M.pulegium L., water vapor distillation produces mint juice. Species used under the name of wild mint are M.aquatica L., M.longifolia (L.) Hudson (Syn: M.incana Willd. = M.sylvestris L.). M. pulegium L.de; It is determined that 0.15% essential oil is 60% pulegon in this essential oil. It has strengthening, digesting, sputum and biliary and menstrual effects. The essential oil obtained from this type is called Filiskin Oil. M.spicata L. subsp. spicata (Syn: M.viridis L. = M.crispa L.) leaves are used in trade. The plant is mainly used to obtain essential oil. This type carries 1-5% essential oil. There is carvone (40-70%) in this oil. It is used as an odor to toothpastes and bubble gums. Another growing species is M.suaveolens Ehrh. (Syn: M.rotundifolia Auct). The essential oil obtained from this type is called Filiskin Oil. M.spicata L. subsp. spicata (Syn: M.viridis L. = M.crispa L.) leaves are used in trade. The plant is mainly used to obtain essential oil. This type carries 1-5% essential oil. There is carvone (40-70%) in this oil. It is used as an odor to toothpastes and bubble gums. Another growing species is M.suaveolens Ehrh. (Syn: M.rotundifolia Auct). The essential oil obtained from this type is called Filiskin Oil. M.spicata L. subsp. spicata (Syn: M.viridis L. = M.crispa L.) leaves are used in trade. The plant is mainly used to obtain essential oil. This type carries 1-5% essential oil. There is carvone (40-70%) in this oil. It is used as an odor to toothpastes and bubble gums. Another growing species is M.suaveolens Ehrh. (Syn: M.rotundifolia Auct). 

MEDICINE

• It shows antimicrobial properties.
• It improves mental focus.
• It reduces stomach pain.
• Softens digestive problems
• Refreshes bad breath breath
• Relieves headaches
• Cleans the respiratory tract
• Increases energy
• Softens tight muscles
• It also detected its protection against radiation-induced DNA damage and cell death.
• The hormone has stabilizing effects and can be therapeutic sedative for polycystic ovarian syndrome.
• Peppermint oil has the ability to open the airways and become a decongestant. It helps reduce symptoms of asthma and bronchitis.
• It is effective in treating irritable bowel syndrome.

 COSMETIC

        HAIR CARE

• It naturally treats and nourishes damaged hair.
• It helps you stop hair loss and thinning.
• Eliminates dandruff and lice.

        SKIN CARE

• It itches on the skin.
• Peppermint oil moisturizes burnt skin and relieves pain from sunburn.
• It is used for acne treatment.
• It has a calming effect on skin inflammations. 

FOOD

• It gives aroma to food and beverages.
• It is used as a food supplement.
• It is used in gum confectionery products.

VETERINARY MEDICINE

• It is used as a deodorizer.
• It reduces pain and inflammation.
• It is used as pain reliever.