Peppermint Oil

The essential oil of Mentha x piperita, obtained through steam distillation of the freshly harvested, flowering sprigs.

Contacts and URLs:

• King's American Dispensatory (homepage, more info)
  Excellent reference for plants and preparations
  • King's American Dispensatory entry for Menthol
    Chemistry and use (related items...)
  • King's American Dispensatory entry for Peppermint
    Overview of plant, chemistry and use (related items...)
• onHealth (homepage, more info)
  Lots of info on pharmaceuticals and health
  • Peppermint Oil Information (related items...)

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