What is peppermint oil?
Peppermint oil is an aromatic oil extracted from the fresh leaves and flowers of the mint plant through steam distillation. It is a light yellow or yellow-green liquid. Its main ingredient is menthol. It has many functions such as cooling, dispelling wind, relieving pain, and promoting digestion. It is widely used in food flavors, medicines, cosmetics and daily chemical products. However, it should be noted that it is not suitable for infants and young children, especially inhalers and nasal drops.
What is peppermint oil used for?
Medicinal Uses: It dispels wind-heat and clears away heat, and can be used to relieve symptoms such as wind-heat colds, headaches, red eyes, sore throats, and itchy skin.
Digestive Aid: It can relieve digestive discomfort such as nausea, vomiting, and flatulence.
Refreshing: Its aroma can refresh the mind and improve the sense of smell and taste.
Other Uses: It can also be used to relieve itchy skin after insect bites and as a cooling ingredient in daily products such as chewing gum and toothpaste.
What are the side effects of peppermint oil?
Side effects of peppermint include stomach upset, allergic reactions (such as rash and difficulty breathing), and negative effects on the gastrointestinal tract, liver, and menstrual cycle in women, especially with excessive or prolonged use. It may worsen gastroesophageal reflux and may reduce the effectiveness of certain medications (such as nitroglycerin). Caution is advised for breastfeeding women and children.
Possible Side Effects
Digestive Issues: Peppermint may irritate the stomach and intestines, causing abdominal pain, diarrhea, and bloating, and may worsen gastroesophageal reflux.
Allergic Reactions: A small number of people may be allergic to peppermint, experiencing symptoms such as rash, headache, oral inflammation, and difficulty breathing.
Effects on Children: Peppermint can be too irritating to the skin and respiratory tract of infants and young children. Excessive use should be avoided in children.
Effects on Women: Breastfeeding women should use peppermint with caution, as peppermint may suppress milk secretion.
How to use peppermint oil safely?
Moderate Use: Drinking small amounts of peppermint water or eating peppermint leaves in moderation is generally safe.
Consult a Doctor: If you have concerns about side effects or are in a high-risk group, consult a doctor.
Time of Use: Peppermint can be stimulating, so excessive consumption at night can disrupt sleep.
Avoid Consuming Certain Foods: Mint should not be consumed with warm foods such as lamb and leeks, as this can affect its effectiveness.
100 peppermint oil bulk
Product Name: Peppermint oil
CAS.NO: 68917-18-0
Purity:100% Pure natural
Appearance:Light yellow oily liquid
Extraction Method: Distillation
Main Ingredients: Menthol, menthone, isomenthone, limonene, eucalyptol and menthyl acetate, etc.