Brief Introduction

Synonyms--- Mentha piperita, Mentha balsamea Willd.

Menthol (3-p-Menthanol, Hexahydrothymol, Menthomenthol, peppermint camphor)

Chemical Name: (1R,2S,5R)-2-isopropyl-5-methylcyclohexanol
Molecular Formula: C₁₀H₂₀O

Mol. Wt.: 156.27 g/mol

Molecular Structure:

Peppermint (Mentha × piperita, also known as M. balsamea Willd.) is a hybrid mint, a cross between the watermint (Mentha aquatica) and spearmint (Mentha spicata). It is a herbaceous rhizomatous perennial plant. The plant, indigenous to Europe, is now widespread in cultivation throughout all regions of the world. It is found wild occasionally with its parent species.

Peppermint has a long tradition of medicinal use, with archaeological evidence placing its use at least as far back as ten thousand years ago.

Peppermint has a high menthol content, and is often used as tea and for flavouring ice cream, confectionery, chewing gum, and toothpaste. The oil also contains menthone and menthyl esters, particularly menthyl acetate. It is the oldest and most popular flavour of mint-flavoured confectionery. Peppermint can also be found in some shampoos and soaps, which give the hair a minty scent and produce a cooling sensation on the skin.

In 2007, Italian investigators reported that 75% of the patients in their study who took peppermint oil capsules for four weeks had a major reduction in irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) symptoms, compared with just 38% of those who took a placebo. Similarly, Trials found that peppermint oil has the ability to reduce colicky abdominal pain due to IBS. Peppermint relaxes the gastro-esophageal sphincter, thus promoting belching. Peppermint oil is used by commercial pesticide applicators, in the EcoSmart Technologies line of products, as a natural insecticide.

The Peppermint Extract used in dietary supplements is derived from the leaves of the plant peppermint (Mentha × piperita).

Benefits

•Cooling Properties

•Reduce irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)  

•Reduce colicky abdominal pain 

•Natural insecticide Properties

Mechanism

Not available.

Safety

Peppermint Extract is safe, no side effects have been reported to date.

Dosage

• The typical dose is 200-500mg per day (usually in 2-3 doses throughout the day).
• Consult physicians for different condition specifics.

GNI’s Peppermint Extract Features and Benefits:

Peppermint Extract is one of GNI's most competitive products, with many advantages as list in the following, produced as our patent-pending process and know-how technology from Mentha piperita leaves.

• High purity: over 99%

• NO solvent - residual free

• Pesticide-free

• White in appearance

• High anti-bacteria, and longer shelf life

Product Specifications:

Menthol Cristal 99% HPLC,

4:1, 8:1, 20:1, 25:1