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The Importance Of Peppermint Oil

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2.1 Peppermint Oil: Peppermint oil is extracted from the peppermint herb, a breed between water mint and spearmint, it widely grown in Europe, Asia and North America ( Johnson,2015) , according to (Balakrishnan,2015) Peppermint oil has been utilized for numerous functions since the ancient times, The oil is used to treat digestive disorders and other stomach disorders such as heartburn, gastric ulcers, causticity, and many more, it is also a sufficient treatment for winter sickness such as cold, flu and sore throats, researchers also found that peppermint oil contributes in reducing headaches and memory loss as it also helps in stabilizing moods (Gardiner,2000), moreover, scientists have been suggesting that peppermint oil may be useful to be used as an anti-spasmotic, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial. A natural product such as the Peppermint oil has minimal side …show more content…

officinalis, L. vera), is a denoting herb that retains green leaves throughout the year. Lavender is native to the Mediterranean countries, but is grown in many other countries of the world, including Malaysia. The name lavender comes from the Latin verb lavo, lavare and means to wash or to clean (Wilkinson,2002).
According to Smigielskil (2014),Lavender 's oil consist of over 300 chemical compounds and enzymes. The main components are linalool, linalyl acetate, terpinen-4-ol, acetate lavandulol, ocimene, and cineole. Lavender essential oil has good antioxidant and antimicrobial activities and a significant positive effect on the digestive and nervous systems. Lavender extract prevents dementia and may inhibit the growth of cancer cells, while lavender hydrolate is recommended for the treatment of skin problems and burns.
2.4 Definition and localization of essential oils :
Essential oils also known as ethereal oils, since the oils evaporate when subjected to

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