Description
Corn Mint – Mentha arvensis
Origin
Europe and western/central Asia, Himalayas and eastern Siberia
CAS
68917-18-0
Note
Middle
Plant Part
Flowers and Leaves
Extraction Method
Steam distilled
Folk Names
Corn Mint, Field Mint, Wild Mint
Aromatic Scent
Bitter-sweet menthol aroma
Blends Well With
Basil, Benzoin, Black Pepper, Cypress, Eucalyptus, Geranium, Grapefruit, Juniper, Lavender, Lemon, Marjoram, Naiouli, Pine, Ravensara, Rosemary, Tea Tree
Description
The menthol content of Corn Mint is so high when distilled that the oil is usually solid. The oil is then partially “de-mentholized” or has some of the menthol removed to be liquid at room temperature. This process is usually done through freezing. Even the “de-mentholized oil is higher in menthol than Peppermint oil. Corn Mint’s odour, flavour, and therapeutic value are similar but not identical to Peppermint. It is useful in combating stomach ailments. Also regarded as an antispasmodic and anti-microbic agent. Useful flavouring or scenting agent in foods, beverages, skin and hair care products (where it has a cooling effect by constricting capillaries and helping with bruises and sore joints), as well as soaps and candles. This is largely due to its menthol content – typically 60 – 85%.
Uses
Diluted to 1% or less in a carrier oil and blended with a cream it can reduce the irritation caused by sunburn and ease the redness of inflamed skin as well as reducing itchiness.
Useful in a foot bath (not more than 3 drops) to cool and deodorise feet.
Emotions
Refreshes the mind and boosts concentration. It can ease headaches, cool and calm anger and hysteria
Contraindications
Corn Mint oil should be avoided late at night and by insomniacs. Avoid with the use of cardiac stabilizing medications, including quinidine. Avoid use with children under 6 years of age. Avoid if suffering from liver damage, gallbladder inflammation and gallstones. Avoid with cholestasis, cardiac fibrillation and G6PD deficiency. Topically, Corn Mint essential oil is considered a moderate dermal irritant unless well diluted.
Active Ingredients
Menthol, (60-85% until de-mentholized – then typically 37-45%), Menthone, Isomenthone, Neomenthol, Limonene, Methyl Acetate, Piperitone, β-Caryophyllene, a-Pinene, β-Pinene, Tannins and Flavonoids
Cautions
- Essential oils can be powerful so to avoid all risks do not use during pregnancy.
- Keep away from clothing or articles which may be affected by oil-based products.
- Use sparingly and no more than 4 times per day.
- Gluten, peanut and dairy free.
- Non-GMO.
- Suitable for vegans and vegetarians.
- If you are using existing medication, please consult your doctor before using any complementary products and check for pharmaceutical interactions by accessing this page https://www.drugs.com/drug-interactions.html
- The information provided in these areas are for educational purposes only. Do not consider this information to be accurate or complete. We do not offer this information to diagnose or cure any disease or ailment, and it does not constitute medical advice of any kind.
