- Other Names
- Horsemint, Fillymint, Wild Mint, and Mentha longifolia L.
- Farming Method
- Certified Organic
- Plant Part
- Aerial Part
- Country of Origin
- Albania
- Application Method
- Diffusion, Inhalation, Massage, and Topical
- Scientific Name
- Mentha silvestris
- Extraction Method
- Steam Distilled
About the Plant:
This plant loves nice damp soil and lightly shaded to sunny locations. Similar to many mints, Forest Mint’s rootstalks creep horizontally through the soil, increasing territory, while the stem may stand tall or creep along as well. The leaves are long, compared to Peppermint, and round, compared to Spearmint. In mid-late summer, Forest Mint can produce small lilac purple flowers in dense clusters within branched tapering spikes. Amrita’s Organic Forest Mint is Steam-Distilled from the aerial parts of the plant. This yield gives a slightly golden-yellow colored essential oil with a unique aroma.
Where It Grows:
Forest Mint is native to Europe, Asia and Africa. Amrita’s Organic Forest Mint is grown in the flat, river-filled expanses of Albanian farmlands.
Traditional Uses and Lore:
Forest Mint, also known as Horsemint or Wild Mint, has been a household staple in many areas of Europe, Asia, and Africa. It is a popular folk remedy in Iran, where it is also used in culinary flavoring. Over the years, Forest Mint has been administered as a tea for coughs, colds, stomach cramps, asthma, gas, indigestion, and headaches, and used in compresses to treat wounds and swollen glands.* It was also commonly strewn around houses and granaries to ward off rodents; lastly, it was rubbed on skin to repel mosquitoes.*
In the 1650’s Nicholas Culpeper’s “Complete Herbal” cited uses for the herb such as the decoction of it helping bad breath, stuffed noses, and (when mixed with vinegar) dandruff.*
Other Facts:
- Scent: Spicy, Floral Like Aroma with a Hint of Thyme or Oregano
- Fragrance Note: Middle Note
- Composition: Linalool, Pipertone Epoxide, Piperitone, Piperitenone Oxide, Cineol 1.8, Caryophyllene, and Limonene
- Family: Lamiaceae Family
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
- USDA Certified Organic
- Soothes Physical Pain
- Reduces Nausea
- Relieves Mental Fatigue
Mint Forest Organic Essential Oil is like taking a mental stroll through a lightly wooded European forest. The scent of this golden yellow oil is reminiscent of a pleasant blend of peppermint and rosemary with light undertones of spearmint. The slightly woody tones mellow some of the sharpness associated with most mints while still having the same nasal clearing and mind refreshing properties.*
Topical Application (for use on the skin):
- Targeted Topical Application: Make a dilution blend of up to 2-3% in any carrier oil (10-15 drops per tablespoon of carrier oil). Apply a small portion of this blend, do not exceed 10 drops per application per day, to affected areas for the following:
- Integumentary System (Skin/Hair):
- Reduce Damage from Impurities
- Support Metabolic Levels
- Digestion System:
- Reduces Symptoms of Nausea
- Musculoskeletal System:
- Lessens Symptoms of Fungal Infections
- Nervous System:
- Promotes Mental Clarity
- Improved Concentration
- Integumentary System (Skin/Hair):
- Whole Body Massage: Dilute up to 2% in any carrier oil (10 drops per tablespoon of carrier oil) for the following:
- Integumentary System (Skin/Hair):
- Reduce Damage from Impurities
- Support Metabolic Levels
- Nervous System:
- Promotes Mental Clarity
- Improved Concentration
- Integumentary System (Skin/Hair):
Diffusion / Inhalation (add a few drops to a nebulizer or nasal inhaler):
- Nervous System:
- Promotes Mental Clarity
- Improved Concentration
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Safety Precautions:
- External use only. May cause irritation in concentration.
- Do not ingest, can be toxic if ingested in large enough quantity.
- Avoid Contact with eyes, mucus membranes and sensitive areas.
- Discontinue use if skin irritation occurs.
- Keep out of reach of children. Do not use on children under 3 years old.
General Safety Precautions:
- Use essential oils only in diluted form on the skin and never internally.
- Always be careful when using essential oils with children.
- Give them only low doses, or better, consult a qualified aromatherapy expert before using.
- Also, use essential oils with care and only under the proper guidance of an expert while pregnant or if you have liver damage, epilepsy, cancer, or other serious health problems.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Forest Mint Essential Oil is a great way to keep your skin clean, healthy and looking its best!* It eliminates dirt from the surface of your body as well as oils or impurities that may be lurking deep within.* The mint scent provides some added benefits: it helps support your metabolism in order for cells on patrol do their job better - making this an essential oil worth exploring.*
When diluted Forest Mint Essential Oil is can be used topically for headache, stomach pain, muscle pain, and spasm relief.* It can also help relieve skin irritation, itchiness, and fungal infections.* Forest Mint clears sinuses, promotes mental clarity, and improves concentration when diffused or inhaled directly.*
The following is a list of conditions which Forest Mint Essential Oil addresses by category:
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*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Bottles are filled by volume. Some bottle sizes may not be filled to the top, but do contain the volume of oil specified.
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