Perfumery
OLFACTORY DESCRIPTION
Minty and icy, the essential oil of Corn Mint offers itself to us with a beautiful intensity. Also guaranteeing a subtle aromatic composition, it continues its course towards more herbaceous and leafy areas. After a while, notes of undergrowth and tobacco remain, as much sunny as rural.
IN PERFUME
Notes :
Top, Heart
Associations :
Bergamot / Lavender / Jasmine / Vetiver
Mint is used as an accessory, i.e. in small quantities to give freshness to an often green, fruity and/or aromatic top note.
Creations :
• “Gentlemen Only” – Givenchy
Olfactotherapy
Main emotions
The Corn Mint is the freshness par excellence. It is particularly rich in menthol, well beyond its cousin peppermint. At the emotional level, it is mainly this fresh or even cold side that will interest us. It allows to to counteract excessive emotionality and lack of discernment. While stimulating the concentration, the capacity of analysis and our Cartesian side.
Concentration, Emotionality, Discernment
indications
• Daily organization
• Nervous Fatigue
• Decision making
Tips for use
• 5 to 10 drops in a diffuser (dilute with water)
• a few drops on a ceramic pebble to place in a closet or a living room
• on a wet cloth, let it infuse, inhale gently several times a day
CAUTION : Do not use for long periods of time, as this may cause dizziness. Do not use in pregnant women and children under 6 years old.
For more details and to know if an oil is suitable for you and the best use for you, do not hesitate to contact an olfactotherapist.
Aromatherapy
Properties
• Tonic and nervous stimulant (only in low doses) +++
• Digestive +++
• Anti-infectious ++
• Vasoconstrictor ++
• Refreshing +++
• Antalgic, anesthetic +++
• Anti-migraine +++
• Decongestant of the mucous membranes +++
Synergy
For breathing : Combine with Eucalyptus
Anti-migraine : Combine with Lavender
Tips for use
Mouthwash : to be added to your usual mouthwash, it prevents gingivitis, aphthosis, stomatitis and while fighting effectively against bad breath.
For this purpose :
• 2 drops of essential oil of Mint Arvensis
• 1 teaspoon of aloe vera gel
• 1 glass of warm water
Mix it, put it in your mouth, gargle and spit it out after a few seconds.
In anti migraine ointment – A few drops mixed with vegetable oil, to be applied on the temples.
For your safety and that of your loved ones, consider consulting a professional aromatherapist.
In food
FEMA Number* : 4219
*The FEMA number is an international food safety number. It is essential to be able to use them in the kitchen, without it, you are not allowed to consume them. Le Sourceur rejects any responsibility in case of non respect of these rules. Essential oils are also very concentrated, a single drop is often enough to flavor your cold dishes, when we consider a maximum of 2 to 3 drops on a hot dish. Be careful with their use in cooking, too much of them can be dangerous or even fatal. If in doubt, contact a specialist.
OUR RECIPES
Tzatzíki (miam) :
• 4 tablespoons of olive oil
• 1 cucumber
• 1 clove of garlic
• 3 drops of essential oil of mint arvensis
• 1 Greek yogurt (500g)
• salt & pepper
Grate and drain cucumber (whole, just cut off both ends). add the crushed garlic and salt, then the yoghurt and oil, mix everything together. Place in the refrigerator to serve chilled with bread.
Do you have any recipe ideas for us ? Make your own tests and send us your recipes.
Bibliography
On the internet
National Trust for Nature Conservation
Awely
Man & Nature
Aquaportail
Books
“Tigres et léopards mangeurs d’hommes” – Jim CORBETT – 2008 – Editions Montbel
Podcast
“A la rencontre du tigre au Népal” – Kris de Bardia – Podcasts : Baleine sous gravillons. To listen to the episode : here
Thanks
Kathy Vandevelde for her expertise in olfactotherapy
Adrien Blanc for his expertise in perfume
Aurore Jouan for her expertise in olfactotherapy
