Peppermint oil is used in perfumes, scented products, foods, cosmetics, chewing gums, creams, balms, toners and lotions, liniments, tooth paste, shampoos and soaps. It is used as a hair conditioner, and widely used in aroma therapy. The oil is used in sprout control in Potatoes. It prevents the infestation of ants, aphids, plant lice and types of beetles, mice, gophers, moles, etc., it is a mosquitoe and flea repellant.

Appearance                   Colourless or pale yellow liquid
Odour                          Refreshing mint odour
Taste                       Cool sensation in mouth and characteristic mint flavour
Specific Gravity            0.900g - 0.916g
Refractive Index              0.900g - 0.916g
Optical Rotation            -10° to -30°
Fixed Oils and Fats                 Negative
L-Menthol Content            37% - 40%
Total Menthol Content               Not less than 50%