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Botanica Gaia 100% Organic and Pure Australian Balm Mint Bush Essential Oil | Prostanthera Melissifolia
Botanica Gaia 100% Organic and Pure Australian Balm Mint Bush Essential Oil | Prostanthera Melissifolia
Australian Balm Mint Bush essential oil with fresh mint, pine and aromatic herb facets.
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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 and Flowering tops.
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.
Specifications
- Botanical name: Prostanthera melissifolia F.Muell.
- Family: Lamiaceae.
- Common names: Balm Mint Bush; Mint Bush.
- Supplier-listed INCI: Prostanthera Melissifolia Flower Oil — reconcile with the listed leaves and flowering tops.
- Plant parts: Leaves and flowering tops.
- Extraction method: Steam distilled.
- Perfumery note: Top to middle.
- Appearance: Brown, according to the description.
- Country of origin: Australia.
Aromatic Profile
A fresh Australian aromatic profile combining mint-like lift with pine and herbaceous facets.
- Primary character: Fresh and mint-like.
- Secondary facets: Pine-like, coniferous and herbaceous.
- Perfumery role: Top to middle note.
- Batch note: Confirm odor intensity and brown color against the organoleptic specification.
Composition & Quality Notes
The description provides exact percentages for piperitone, 1,8-cineole, alpha-pinene, linalool, limonene, terpinen-4-ol and isomenthone. Treat these as unverified until matched to the current batch GC–MS.
- Request current GC–MS, COA, SDS and allergen documentation.
- Confirm cineole, piperitone and other constituents before determining restrictions or user suitability.
- Reconcile the INCI plant part with the actual distilled biomass.
Applications
Perfumery and Aromatic Products
- For fresh mint, aromatic herb, pine and green accords.
- For diffuser and room-fragrance concepts after category-specific safety review.
Topical Formulation
- May be evaluated at a properly calculated dilution in cleansing or aromatic skin products.
- Do not use decongestant, anti-inflammatory, antifungal, antibacterial, insecticidal or healing claims without finished-product evidence.
Safety & Handling
- Essential oil: do not apply undiluted and do not ingest.
- Patch test the finished topical product.
- Review current GC–MS, SDS, allergen information and applicable IFRA limits before use.
- Use extra caution for pregnancy, children, older adults, epilepsy, respiratory sensitivity and medical conditions.
- Store tightly closed in a cool, dark place away from heat and ignition sources.
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