Australian Balm Mint Essential Oil
Australian Balm Mint Prostanthera melissifolia growing to six feet this hardwood shrub with its tiny dark green leaves is a native of Victoria, Australia. The purple flowers are tinted with pink, which makes it an attractive complement to gray shrubs and other pink flowers. Properties reported include antibacterial, antifungal and carminative. The plant is rich in volatile oils, including menthol and cineole. The leaves are antibacterial, antifungal and carminative. They have been used externally in the treatment of colds and headaches.
| Botanical Name: | Prostanthera melissifolia F.Muell. |
| Family: | Lamiaceae |
| Synonyms: | Balm Mint Bush |
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| Parts Used: | Flower |
| Extraction Method: | Steam distilled. |
| Appearance: | Pale straw to yellow/green liquid. |
| Aroma Description: | Spicy minty, herbaceous |
| Perfume note: | Middle |
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| Blends well with: | Lavender, peppermint, spearmint, citronella, and lemongrass |
| Historical Uses: | The Mint Bush family has a wide variety of variations that are often used in Australian Bush cooking. The leaves are antibacterial, antifungal and carminative. They are used externally in the treatment of colds and headaches. |
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