Description
Which Peppermint should I choose?
Peppermint Piperita is the most common and popular type of Peppermint. It is distilled from Mentha piperita which is true peppermint. Peppermint Arvensis is distilled from Mentha arvensis which is corn mint. Peppermint Arvensis contains more menthol than Peppermint Piperita giving it a sweeter stronger aroma. Piperita is considered to be the more therapeutic as Arvensis often has some of the menthol extracted to make menthol crystals. Arvensis is still very therapeutic, I especially like it for the respiratory system. Arvensis smells more like the Christmas candy-cane.
Peppermint Corn Mint Essential Oil |
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| Ingredient In: | LeCrystal Clear, LePaine, LeTendaCare |
| Available In: | Essential Oil, Bar Soap, Blessed Water |
| Included in Kit: | Singles Collection |
| Botanical Name: | Mentha arvensis |
| Country of Origin: | India |
| Extraction Method: | steam distilled |
| Part Utilized: | stems, leaves, flower buds |
| Plant Family: | Labiatae |
| General Information: | We carry two Peppermint oils. Mentha piperita is the oil from the true peppermint plant. Mentha arvensis is the oil from the corn mint plant which is in the peppermint family. These two oils are extremely similar. The main difference is arvensis contains a higher menthol content. This gives it more of a candycane scent where piperita has more of a peppermint patty scent. While they have the same therapeutic uses, arvensis is the preferred oil for diffusing and for making products such as soaps and lotions, while piperita is more popular for topical application because it is less harsh since it has less menthol. |
| Cautions: | Arvensis has a higher menthol content than piperita, making it slightly more potent therapeutically, and a little more caustic. |
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