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Mint, Andean

Mint, Andean

Minthostachys mollis
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Andean Mint – Crisp, Invigorating Mint Cooling, invigorating mint scent that awakens the senses and refreshes the mind. Perfect for revitalizing blends. Pairs well with eucalyptus or citrus for an extra fresh lift.
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Product No. 2081

Minthostachys mollis

OriginPeru
Plant partLeaves
CultivationWild
ExtractionDistilled
Main constituentsPulegone, Menthone, Carvone
AromaHerbaceous, Minty
Ingredients (INCI)Minthostachys Mollis Leaf Oil
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Andean mint is not a Mentha. Minthostachys mollis, known in Peru as muña, is a separate genus of the mint family. Its oil contains no significant menthol, and its chemistry sits closer to pennyroyal than to peppermint.

01 · Origin

A shrubby Lamiaceae native to the Andes, growing in highland valleys. The leaves are widely used in Andean households. This oil is distilled from the leaves of wild plants in Peru.

02 · Chemistry

Pulegone leads. Menthone follows, with carvone in smaller proportion. Pulegone-rich oils are handled with care and used only at low concentration. The ketone content gives a sharper, more herbal mint than the cool, menthol-led profile of peppermint.

03 · In Practice

Sharp, minty and herbaceous, with a slightly sweet, spearmint-like note from the carvone. A top note. Diffusion and diluted massage blends in small amounts, and natural perfumery for a crisp green-mint accent. Comparison with Mint, Peppermint, Mitcham (No. 2085) and Mint, Spearmint (No. 2110) shows how the same aromatic family varies across genera. Blends with lavender, rosemary, lemon, eucalyptus, pine and basil.

General information: For external use only. Dilute before applying to skin. Keep away from heat and sunlight. Keep out of reach of children. Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes.

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