What is LCA Field Mint Essential Oil 10 ml used for?
This essential oil may be recommended for:
- Various infections, primarily intestinal (gastroenteritis, food poisoning),
- headaches, migraines,
- pain (bruises, blows, sprains),
- respiratory issues (rhinitis, sinusitis, cough, bronchitis, the common cold, sore throat),
- gastrointestinal disorders (heartburn, stomach cramps, intestinal spasms),
- liver problems (nausea, overeating, indigestion),
- lack of alertness,
LCA Field Mint Essential Oil has numerous properties, such as:
- Analgesic, anesthetic: it acts on pain by reducing or eliminating it, thanks to its ability to inhibit the molecular secretions responsible for pain transmission.
- Headache-relieving: it effectively combats headaches
- Vasoconstrictive: menthol helps reduce the diameter of blood vessels, which locally decreases blood flow and thereby reduces the risk of hypotension.
- Hypertensive: Specifically, menthol increases blood pressure through its vasoconstrictive action.
- Hepatic and digestive stimulant and anti-nausea agent: Field Mint essential oil aids digestion and promotes optimal liver function (thanks to terpenic alcohols and terpenes). It also helps neutralize stomach acids and alleviate gastroesophageal reflux.
- Decongests the mucous membranes: the terpene alcohols, ketones, and terpenes contained in this essential oil help clear the respiratory passages. Menthol, in particular, counteracts bronchial constriction and facilitates breathing by providing a cooling sensation.
- Antimicrobial: Menthol inhibits the growth of Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, and Staphylococcus epidermidis.
Thanks to its high content of menthol and menthyl acetate, this essential oil acts effectively as a pain reliever and local anesthetic. These molecules inhibit the secretion of neurotransmitters responsible for pain transmission, which helps reduce or even eliminate the sensation of pain.
The terpenic alcohols and esters contained in field mint essential oil give it remarkable headache-relieving properties . It is effective at relieving headaches by acting directly on the mechanisms responsible for their onset.
The menthol present in this essential oil acts as a vasoconstrictor, thereby reducing the diameter of blood vessels. This action helps reduce blood flow to the treated area, which can be beneficial for lowering the risk of low blood pressure and alleviating certain conditions such as varicose veins.
The vasoconstrictive effect of menthol can also help raise blood pressure, making it a suitable choice for people with low blood pressure.
The terpene alcohols, ketones, and terpenes found in field mint essential oil are known for their ability to clear the respiratory tract. Menthol, in particular, works by counteracting bronchial constriction, which makes breathing easier and provides a cooling sensation.
This essential oil promotes optimal liver function and aids digestion thanks to its terpenic alcohols and terpenes. It also stimulates bile secretion, which contributes to better fat digestion and effective liver detoxification.
The terpenes present in field mint essential oil have anti-acid properties, which can help neutralize stomach acids and relieve the symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux.
The menthol in this essential oil has antibacterial properties, which can help prevent the growth of certain pathogenic bacteria such as Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, and Staphylococcus epidermidis.
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How should this essential oil be used?
Oral use: 1 to 2 drops of essential oil in honey or on a piece of cane sugar after a meal.
Topical use: A few drops of essential oil diluted in hazelnut oil, applied locally
For headaches: You can apply a few drops of field mint essential oil by gently massaging your temples, using a vegetable oil as a base.
Caution: This may feel surprising at first, as this oil has a very cooling effect—avoid contact with the eyes!
Note: This pure essential oil, which is very rich in menthol, may crystallize at room temperature, which can make it difficult to dispense. This is a sign of quality and does not alter its properties in any way. To make it easier to use, you can liquefy it by gently warming the bottle between your hands or using a quick double boiler if necessary.
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What is the composition?
Chromatographic Biochemistry (main components): Monoterpenols: menthol (72.05%), pulegone (1.00%), isopulegol (0.87%), neomenthol (1.99%), 3-octanol (0.38%), neoisomenthol (0.32%), linalool (0.10%)... Monoterpenones: menthone (7.76%), isomenthone (4.06%), piperitone (0.38%)... Monoterpenes: limonene (3.29%), alpha-pinene (0.83%), beta-pinene (0.92%), myrcene (0.57%), sabinene (0.33%)... Other compounds: menthyl acetate (2.34%), menthofuran (0.33%)
Botanical name: Mentha arvensis
Part of the plant used:Aerial parts
Extraction method:Complete steamdistillation
Presentation
LCA Field Mint Essential Oil is available in a 10-ml bottle.