Essential oil

Specifications

Botanical name: Mentha piperita
Family-Labiatae,
Common name: Peppermint
Plant part: Herb
Extraction method: Steam dist.

Botanical name: Mentha piperita

Family—Labiatae,

Common name: Peppermint

Plant part: Herb

Extraction method: Steam distilled,

Strengh of aroma: Strongly piercing, sharp, menthol fragrance.

 

In today’s world, where almost every product is adulterated, we are skeptical of each and every market product we use. If we talk about fragrant oils, our concern remains the same. Our mind gets preoccupied with the queries akin to: “Is this oil authentic?” “Does it have natural or artificial fragrance?” “Are the harmful chemicals used during their extraction?” “Is the product I’m using safe?” The answers to these complex questions depend upon the type of oil we use.
Now, let’s look at the extraction process of “essential oils.” These oils are usually extracted through the process of steam distillation, and sometimes hydro-distillation of plants, flowers and other natural resources. However, essential oils of fruits like grapefruit and orange are extracted by putting forth the pressure on their skin. Moreover, “absolutes” are those perfume oils, which are attained by solvent extraction. There is another method of extraction which is even environment friendly: CO2 extraction method.