Spearmint EO
Naturelle
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Latin name :
Mentha spicata
Botanical profile :
Mint is a perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Lamiaceae family and the genus Mentha.
Geographic origin :
India and the USA (mainly Idaho and Michigan) are currently the main producers and exporters of mint essential oil in the world, followed by China, Egypt, Japan and Brazil. In recent years, Australia has also grown and marketed this species of mint, although the olfactory quality has not yet been aligned with that of other producing countries.
Chemotypes :
There are more than 30 varieties of mint, all of which grow in the temperate and subtropical regions of the globe.
In perfumery, it is possible to find several of these varieties that can be grouped according to their major components:
The Carvone mints: Spearmint EO (Mentha spicata), horse mint EO (Mentha longifolia).
The Menthol mints: Peppermint EO (Mentha piperita), Corn Mint EO (Mentha arvensis).
The Pulegone mints: Pennyroyal EO (Mentha pulegium).
The Linalool mints: Bergamot Mint EO (Mentha citrata), also called ''Eau de cologne mint ''.
Spearmint is olfactorily the greenest and the most alimentary. It is also used for crossings, giving birth to peppermint, associating it with the so-called water mint (Mentha aquatica). Mint is one of the plants with the easier hybridization: planting two mints side by side is enough to create a new variety.
In perfumery, it is possible to find several of these varieties that can be grouped according to their major components:
The Carvone mints: Spearmint EO (Mentha spicata), horse mint EO (Mentha longifolia).
The Menthol mints: Peppermint EO (Mentha piperita), Corn Mint EO (Mentha arvensis).
The Pulegone mints: Pennyroyal EO (Mentha pulegium).
The Linalool mints: Bergamot Mint EO (Mentha citrata), also called ''Eau de cologne mint ''.
Spearmint is olfactorily the greenest and the most alimentary. It is also used for crossings, giving birth to peppermint, associating it with the so-called water mint (Mentha aquatica). Mint is one of the plants with the easier hybridization: planting two mints side by side is enough to create a new variety.
Extraction process :
Mint draws its essential oil from its leaves. When growing, it is usually possible to make two harvests on each foot. The plants are mown right before they bloom, and dried for 2 to 4 hours.
The essential oil is extracted by steam distillation for about 2 hours. It is collected in an essencier by decantation, at the refrigerant outlet, with a yield of about 0.5 to 0.8%.
The essential oil is extracted by steam distillation for about 2 hours. It is collected in an essencier by decantation, at the refrigerant outlet, with a yield of about 0.5 to 0.8%.
Major Components :
L-Carvone (60-70%)
D-Limonene (15-20%)
Myrcene (≈2%)
Beta-Caryophyllene (≈1%)
Dihydrocarvone (≈1%)
D-Limonene (15-20%)
Myrcene (≈2%)
Beta-Caryophyllene (≈1%)
Dihydrocarvone (≈1%)
- Uses in perfumery :
- Mainly used to flavour chewing gums and toothpastes, but provides a vegetal and spicy freshness to men's perfumes.
- Other comments :
- It is believed that the word ''mint '' comes from a Greek legend of the nymph Minthe, who caught the attention of Hades. Hades's wife, Persephone, who was jealous, allegedly attacked Minthe and locked her in a mint.
Composed of about 60% L-Carvone, spearmint EO is the main precursor of natural L-Carvone. It is also possible to notice adulterations of this essential oil by adding L-Carvone. - Volatility :
- Heart
- Appearance :
- Colorless liquid
- Stability :
- Solubility issues in perfumes
The terpenes identified in this raw material can polymerize when they are oxidized - Price Range :
- €€
- Aromatherapy :
Informations provided below are taken from reference works in aromatherapy. They are given for information purposes only and can not constitute medical information, nor engage the responsibility of ScenTree.
Mint has many properties, including antimicrobial, antiviral but it also promotes the well-being of the body and the mind in general. It can also act as an analgesic, a powerful antioxidant, anti-allergen, and displays anti-tumour and chemo-preventive behaviour.
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- EINECS number :
- 283-656-2
- FEMA number :
- 3032
- Allergens :
- D-Limonene
- IFRA :
- This ingredient is restricted by IFRA
- Annexe I :
- Some regulated synthetic ingredients are found in nature and in certain proportions in natural ingredients. This presence in nature has to be taken into account when calculating limits of use recommended by the IFRA. In case you do not know these concentrations, you can use the ones estimated by the IFRA. Here they are :
- Annexe I :
- Some regulated synthetic ingredients are found in nature and in certain proportions in natural ingredients. This presence in nature has to be taken into account when calculating limits of use recommended by the IFRA. In case you do not know these concentrations, you can use the ones estimated by the IFRA. Here they are :
| List of regulated compounds contained in this ingredient | ||
|---|---|---|
| Regulated ingredient name | CAS N° | Estimated Concentration |
| 1-Octen-3-yl acetate | 2442-10-6 | 0,06 |
| l-Carvone | 6485-40-1 | 67 |
| List of regulated compounds contained in this ingredient | ||
|---|---|---|
| Regulated ingredient name | CAS N° | Estimated Concentration |
| 1-Octen-3-yl acetate | 2442-10-6 | 0,06 |
| l-Carvone | 6485-40-1 | 67 |
To learn more about IFRA's standards : https://ifrafragrance.org/safe-use/library
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