Raw Material Introduction｜Peppermint

▎Essential Oil Introduction

Peppermint (Mentha) derives from the Latin word mente, meaning "to think." It is a perennial herb that grows 30-100 cm tall, with underground rhizomes and green leaves, and it produces white or purple flowers. The essential oil is extracted from the flowers and leaves. Peppermint comes in various varieties, but the essential oil commonly used in aromatherapy is Peppermint, known for its strong menthol scent and easy to recognize.

▎Component Analysis

｜Main Component: Monoterpenols

Peppermint contains various components, with menthol as the main one. Other components include menthone, isomenthone, pulegone, limonene, menthyl acetate, 1.8-cineole, menthofuran, β-caryophyllene, germacrene, coumarin, and sulfur compounds.

｜Component 1: Menthol

Menthol, camphor, and methyl salicylate can all be absorbed through the skin. After being metabolized in the liver and conjugated with glucuronic acid, they are excreted through bile and urine.

｜Component 2: Ｍenthone

｜Component 3: ß-caryophyllene

Also known as caryophyllene or germacrene, β-caryophyllene exhibits strong antiviral properties. When peppermint oil was injected intraperitoneally into mice, their activity levels significantly increased. Subsequent studies found that components of peppermint oil, including eucalyptol, menthone, isomenthone, menthol, (R)-(+)-pulegone, menthyl acetate, and β-caryophyllene, all significantly enhanced the mice's vitality.

｜Research Validation

---

｜Raw Material Certifications

To obtain relevant certification information, please contact us on WhatsApp.

▎References

1. Khair KU, Farid M, Ashraf U, Zubair M, Rizwan M, FaridS, Ishaq HK, Iftikhar U, Ali S.Citric acid enhancedphytoextraction of nickel (Ni) and alleviate Menthapiperita (L.) from Ni-induced physiological and biochemical damages.Environ Sci Pollut Res Int. 2020May 8.
2. Jesser EN, Yeguerman CA, Stefanazzi N, Gomez R,Murray AP, Ferrero AA, Werdin Gonzalez JO.An ecofriendly approach for the control of a common insect pest in the food industry, combining polymeric nanoparticles and post-application temperatures.J AgricFood Chem. 2020 May 1
3. Guo K, Sui Y, Li Z, Huang Y, Zhang H, WangW.Colonization ofTrichodermaviride Tv-1511 in peppermint (Mentha x piperita L.) roots promotes essential oil production by triggering ROS-mediated MAPK activation.Plant Physiol Biochem. 2020 Jun;151:705-718.
4. Osanloo M, Abdollahi A, Valizadeh A, Abedinpour N.Antibacterial potential of essential oils of Zataria multiflora and Mentha piperita, micro- and nano- formulated forms.Iran J Microbiol. 2020 Feb;12(1):43-51.
5. Synowiec A, Krajewska A.Soil or Vermiculite-Applied Microencapsulated Peppermint Oil Effects on White Mustard Initial Growth and Performance.Plants (Basel). 2020 Apr 3;9(4).
6. Guz L, Zietek J, Puk K, Adaszek t. Inhibitory activities of essential oils against Babesia canis. Pol J Vet Sci. 2020 Mar;23(1):161-163. doi:10.24425/pjvs.2020.132761.
7. Mahendran Rahman LU. Ethnomedicinal, phytochemical and pharmacological updates on Peppermint (Mentha x piperita L.)-A review. Phytother Res. 2020 Mar 16.
8. Aslani A, Asghari G, Darani HY, Ghanadian M, Hosseini F. Design, Formulation, and Physicochemical Evaluation of Vaginal Cream Containing Eucalyptus camaldulensis, Viola odorata, and Mentha piperita extracts for Prevention and Treatment of Trichomoniasis. Int J Prev Med. 2019 Oct 9;10:179.
9. Eid AM, Jaradat N.Public Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice on Herbal Remedies Used During Pregnancy and Lactation in West Bank Palestine. Front Pharmacol. 2020 Feb 14;11:46.
10. Ameer K, Chirom A, Paul A. Production and purification of anti-tubercular and anticancer protein from Staphylococcus hominis under mild stress condition of Mentha piperita L.J Pharm Biomed Anal. 2020 Apr 15;182:113136.
11. Verdeguer M, Castaneda LG, Torres-Pagan N, Llorens- Molina JA, Carrubba A. Control of Erigeron bonariensis with Thymbra capitata, Mentha piperita, Eucalyptus camaldulensis,and Santolina chamaecyparissus Essential Oils.Molecules. 2020 Jan 28;25(3).
12. Jankowska M, Kaczynski P, tozowicka B.Metabolic profile and behavior of clethodim and spirotetramat in herbs during plant growth and processing under controlled conditions.Sci Rep. 2020 Jan 28;10(1):1323.
13. Motyka O, Strbova K, Zinicovscaia I. Chlorophyll Content in Two Medicinal Plant Species Following Nano-TiO2 Exposure. Bull Environ Contam Toxicol. 2020 Mar;104(3):373-379.
14. Bittner Fialova S, Kurin E, Trajcikova E, Janosova L, Susanikova I, Tekelova D, Nagy M, Mucaji p. Mentha Rhizomes as an Alternative Source of Natural Antioxidants. Molecules. 2020 Jan 3;25(1).
15. Alhaithloul HA, Soliman MH, Ameta KL, El-Esawi MA, Elkelish A.Changes in Ecophysiology, Osmolytes, and Secondary Metabolites of the Medicinal Plants of Mentha piperita and Catharanthus roseus Subjected to Drought and Heat Stress.Biomolecules. 2019 Dec 27;10(1).
16. Pang X, Feng YX, Qi XJ, Wang Y, Almaz B, Xi C, Du SS. Toxicity and repellent activity of essential oil from Mentha piperita Linn. leaves and its major monoterpenoids against three stored product insects. Environ Sci Pollut Res Int. 2020 Mar;27(7):7618-7627.
17. Bodalska A, Kowalczyk A, Wtodarczyk M, Fecka I. Analysis of Polyphenolic Composition of a Herbal Medicinal Product-Peppermint Tincture. Molecules. 2019 Dec 24;25(1).

｜Some images sourced from the internet. Contact for copyright removal｜

---

▎More Articles

• Raw Material Introduction｜Marjoram2024 年 8 月 12 日
• 2024 Sustainability Seminar: Pureness Explores the Connection Between Environmental Sustainability and Essential Oils2024 年 8 月 8 日
• Pureness International Essential Oils Company Honored as Designated International Souvenir by World Climate Foundation (WCF), Showcasing a Dual-purpose Biodiversity Credit Example2024 年 7 月 9 日