mentha arvensis leaf oil

Mentha arvensis leaf oil is an essential oil derived from the leaves of the Mentha arvensis plant (also known as wild mint or Japanese mint). It is rich in menthol and other oxygenated monoterpenes such as menthone and isomenthone. The primary uses are topical applications for joint and muscle pain relief due to its cooling and analgesic properties. It also finds use in cosmetics, aromatherapy, food flavoring, and traditional medicine for gastrointestinal discomforts like diarrhea and dysentery. Its mechanism of action is primarily attributed to its high menthol content which acts on sensory nerves to produce a cooling sensation and mild local anesthesia[1][4][6]. The product is not an approved pharmaceutical drug but appears in various over-the-counter products globally[8].

Other names

mentha arvensis leaf oilchinese mint leaf oilcorn mint leaf oilcornmint leaf oiljapanese mint leaf oilwild mint oil