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Peppermint Leaf CO2-se extract (organic), DE-ÖKO-013
Product-No.: 036.003

Further product-related documents are available on request

Raw Material:
Mentha piperita – Leaves, dried, from organic farming

Production:
By supercritical fluid extraction with natural carbon dioxide no solvent residues, no inorganic salts, no heavy metals, no reproducible microorganisms [1].

Ingredients:
see specification

Application:
The essential oil of peppermint leaves is used in herbal medicines for mild gastrointestinal complaints such as cramps, flatulence and abdominal pain. It is particularly suitable for patients with irritable bowel syndrome. Applied externally, peppermint oil is effective against headaches. In traditional herbal medicine, the oil is used to treat cold symptoms such as coughing, local muscle pain or local itching [2]. In addition, peppermint extract is used as a flavour enhancer in medicinal products, especially to mask metallic or salty flavours [3].*

The CO2-extract from peppermint leaves is often used as a flavour in the food and beverage industry. It is particularly suitable for flavouring sweets, chewing gum, liqueurs or non-alcoholic soft drinks.*

Due to its use in traditional medicine and its positive properties, peppermint extract is also suitable as an ingredient in food supplements.*

The essential oil of peppermint leaves is often used in cosmetics, especially in personal care products or dental care products, because of its aroma and interesting scent. The oil has a fresh menthol scent with a cooling effect.*

Literature:
[1] P. Manninen, E. Häivälä, S. Sarimo, H. Kallio : Distribution of microbes in supercritical CO2 extraction of sea buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides) oils : Zeitschrift für Lebensmitteluntersuchung und -Forschung / Springerverlag (1997) 204: 202-205
[2] Committee on Herbal Medicinal Products (HMPC), European Medicines Agency (EMA) : COMMUNITY HERBAL MONOGRAPH ON MENTHA x PIPERITA L., AETHEROLEUM : EMA/HMPC/349466/2006
[3] Wolfgang Blascheck u.a. (Hrsg.) : HagerROM 2017, Hagers Enzyklopädie der Arzneistoffe und Drogen : Suttgart: Wissenschaftliche Verlagsgesellschaft Stuttgart, 2017

 

* Statements summarise literature evidence and have informative character. They might be derived from in vitro or animal tests and thus not be substantiated for humans. Statements have not been evaluated by competent authorities and do not refer to finished products. The marketer of any finished product containing any FLAVEX extract as ingredient is responsible for assuring that the claims made for his product are lawful and comply with all applicable laws and regulations of the country in which the product is to be sold.