Botanica Gaia 100% Organic and Pure Australian Balm Mint Bush Essential Oil | Prostanthera Melissifolia

Botanical Name: Prostanthera melissifolia.
Family Name: Lamiaceae.
Common Name: Balm Mint, Mint bushes. 
INCI: Prostanthera melissifolia Flower Oil.
Extraction Method: Organic Extraction. Steam Distilled.
Parts Used: Leaves.
Note: Middle to top note.
Odor: fresh, notes of pine with mint aroma.
Appearance: Brown.
Country of Origin: Australia.
Blends: Angelica, Bergamot and other Citrus oils, Boronia, Cardamom, Cedarwood, Cassie, Chamomile (Roman), Cistus, Citronella, Clary Sage, Clove, Coriander, Cypress, Fir, Frankincense, Galbanum, Geranium, Hay, Helichrysum, Jasmine, Juniper, Labdanum, Laurel Leaf, Lavandin, Lemon, Lime, Linden Blossom, Mandarin, Marjoram, Mimosa, Neroli, Nutmeg, Oakmoss, Orange, Orange Blossom, Orris, Patchouli, Pine, Rose, Rosemary, Sandalwood, Thyme, Tonka Bean, Vanilla, Vetiver, Ylang Ylang.

Prostanthera melissifolia is a shrub native to Australia, from the Lavender and Catnip family. Mint Bush is considered a stimulating and purifying oil.

Main components:

- Piperitone: 30.92%
- 1.8 cineole: 21.76%
- Alpha-pinene: 17.40%
- Linalool: 11.63%
- Limonene: 1.89%
- Terpinen 4-ol: 1.98%
- Isomenthone: 1.95%

Properties:

- Decongestant.
- Biocontrol against fungal pathogens.
- Antioxidant.
- Insecticide.
- Relief respiratory diseases.
- Balance for dysphoria disorder
- Anti-bactericide: Against Gram bacteria: Listeria, Bacillus, Staphylococcus and Streptococcus.
- Anti-inflammatory
- Cleaner and purifier of environments
- Helps deeply cleanse the skin
- Stimulates circulation.
- Relieves mental exhaustion.
- Healing

Not for use during pregnancy, with the elderly, infants, or if epileptic. Possible skin irritant in some individuals; dilute well.

General Safety Information: Do not take any oils internally and do not apply undiluted essential oils, onto the skin without advanced essential oil knowledge or consultation from a qualified aromatherapy practitioner. If you are pregnant, epileptic, have liver damage, have cancer, or have any other medical problem, use oils only under the proper guidance of a qualified aromatherapy practitioner. Use extreme caution when using oils with children. Consult a qualified aromatherapy practitioner before using oils with children, the elderly, if you have medical issues or are taking medications.