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2. Peppermint extract - Wikipedia

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   A vial of peppermint essential oils extract. Peppermint extract is a herbal extract of peppermint (Mentha × piperita) made from the essential oil of peppermint leaves. Peppermint is a hybrid of water mint and spearmint. [1] The oil has been used for various purposes over centuries. [1]

3. Menthol - Wikipedia

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   Natural menthol is obtained by freezing peppermint oil. The resultant crystals of menthol are then separated by filtration. Total world production of menthol in 1998 was 12,000 tonnes of which 2,500 tonnes was synthetic. In 2005, the annual production of synthetic menthol was almost double.

4. Peppermint - Wikipedia

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   Skin rashes, irritation, or allergic reactions may result from applying peppermint oil to the skin, [58] and its use on the face or chest of young children may cause side effects if the oil menthol is inhaled. [53] [59] A common side effect from oral intake of peppermint oil or capsules is heartburn. [58]

5. We Ask a Dermatologist: Does Peppermint Oil Help with Hair ...

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   "I often recommend buying a pre-blended oil that contains peppermint oil, as well as other essential oils that can aid in hair growth like rosemary oil, grapeseed oil and castor oil," shares Dr ...

6. Mint herbal tea - Wikipedia

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   In India, traditional mint tea called pudina chai (पुदीना चाय) is made by steeping spearmint or peppermint in hot chai. [3] [4] Due to the high content of essential oils in leaves (1–2.5%), especially menthol, mint tea is popular for its curative effects.

7. p-Menthane-3,8-diol - Wikipedia

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   p-Menthane-3,8-diol, also known as para-menthane-3,8-diol, PMD, or menthoglycol, is an organic compound classified as a diol and a terpenoid.It is colorless. Its name reflects the hydrocarbon backbone, which is that of p-menthane.

8. Menthone - Wikipedia

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   Menthone is a constituent of the essential oils of pennyroyal, peppermint, corn mint, pelargonium geraniums, and other plant species. [1] In most essential oils, it is a minor component. [5] Menthone was first synthesized by oxidation of menthol in 1881, [6] [needs update] [7] before being found as a component in essential oils in 1891.

9. Spearmint - Wikipedia

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   The most abundant compound in spearmint oil is R-(–)-carvone, which gives spearmint its distinctive smell. Spearmint oil also contains significant amounts of limonene, dihydrocarvone, and 1,8-cineol. [30] Unlike oil of peppermint, oil of spearmint contains minimal amounts of menthol and menthone.