Description
Latin Name: Mentha piperita
Biological Definition: The volatile oil obtained by steam distillation of the leaves and flowering tops of Mentha x piperita L. Mitcham type. Fam. Labiatae, usually followed by the purely physical processes of dementholation and rectification.
Plant Part: Herb
Processing Method: Distilled
Appearance: Colourless to pale yellow liquid
Odour: Characteristic.
INCI Name: Mentha Piperita Oil
CAS number: 84082-70-2
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