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Essential Oils

Angelica Root
Anise
Bay
Bergamot
Birch
Black Pepper
Blue Hungarian Chamomile
Buchu Leaf
Cananga Java
Caraway
Cardamom
Carrot Seed
Cassia, Chinese
Cedarleaf
Cedarwood
Celery Seed
Chamomile, Roman
Cinnamon Leaf
Citronella
Clary Sage
Clove Bud
Clove Leaf
Clove Stem
Cognac
Coriander Seed
Cornmint
Cumin
Davana
Dillweed
Eucalyptus
Fennel, Sweet
Galbanum, Terpeneless
Garlic
Geranium
Ginger
Grain Fusel
Grapefruit, California
Gurjun Balsam
Jasmine
Juniper Berry
Lavandin Abrialis
Lavender, Bulgarian
Lavender, French
Lemon
Lemongrass
Lime
Mandarin Orange
Neroli Bigarade
Nutmeg
Onion
Orange
Oregano
Parsley Seed
Patchouli
Peppermint
Petitgrain
Pimento Berry
Pine
Rose, Bulgarian
Rosemary
Sage
Sandalwood
Spearmint
Tagetes
Tangerine
Tea Tree
Thyme
Vanilla
Vetiver
Wintergreen
Ylang Ylang

Cornmint

mentha arvensis

General Description
This oil is used much in the same way as peppermint oil. For relief of headaches caused by nervousness, the bruised leaves are applied to the forehead. The Chinese have expanded the use of this oil to include the treatment of ear aches as well as tumors and various skin conditions.

How It's Made
The oil is drawn from the herb and its flowers through steam distillation. When the oil comes out, it is often solid due to the high levels of menthol.

Aroma: Fresh, nutty scent.

Strength: Fairly Strong

Properties
Nervous System
General Headaches
Treats Ear Aches


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