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Cornmint
Mentha arvensis
Chemotype: menthol-rich cornmint type
- PLANT PART
- leaves
- EXTRACTION
- steam distillation
- AROMA NOTE
- top
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Aroma & character
A closer look at this oil's scent, strength, and staying power.
- Aroma intensity
- 80 / 100
- Note layer
- top
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A LITTLE CARE GOES A LONG WAY
Using it thoughtfully
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- Cited dermal maximum · leave-on
- 5.4%
- Phototoxicity
- Not flagged in this profile
- Oxidation risk
- low
A cited maximum is a limit, not a suggested dilution. Missing restrictions do not establish safety.
No phototoxic restriction was identified for cornmint oil in the reviewed sources.
Contraindications & cautions
- moderatePregnant and nursing women should avoid or use cornmint essential oil only with professional guidance given its high menthol content.
- majorTisserand and Young recommend against topical use near the face of infants and young children because menthol-rich mint oils carry a laryngospasm risk.
- moderateTisserand and Young list cornmint (Mentha arvensis) essential oil as contraindicated in cases of cardiac fibrillation.
- moderateTisserand and Young note cornmint is contraindicated for people with G6PD deficiency; menthol is normally detoxified via a G6PD-dependent pathway and has been linked to neonatal jaundice/hemolysis risk in deficient individuals.
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THE SCIENCE BEHIND THE SCENT
Inside the oil
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About this composition
This record is anchored to directly read cornmint GC/COA documents showing a menthol-dominant profile with menthone, isomenthone, limonene, and menthyl acetate as the next largest routinely reported markers. AromaWeb notes that non-dementholized cornmint can contain up to 80% menthol, which matches the reviewed COA range.
| Constituent | Typical amount | Reported range | Chemical family | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Menthol | 75.55% | 75.55–75.55% | monoterpene alcohol | View sourceCertificate of Analysis & Gas Chromatography Organic Cornmint Essential Oil batch 010620-9 https://www.nhrorganicoils.com/uploads/certs/Cornmint%20CofA%20GC%20010620-9.pdf (page 2, Menthol 75.550%) |
| Menthone | 7.031% | 7.031–7.031% | monoterpene ketone | View sourceCertificate of Analysis & Gas Chromatography Organic Cornmint Essential Oil batch 010620-9 https://www.nhrorganicoils.com/uploads/certs/Cornmint%20CofA%20GC%20010620-9.pdf (page 2, Menthone 7.031%) |
| Iso-Menthone | 3.666% | 3.666–3.666% | monoterpene ketone | View sourceCertificate of Analysis & Gas Chromatography Organic Cornmint Essential Oil batch 010620-9 https://www.nhrorganicoils.com/uploads/certs/Cornmint%20CofA%20GC%20010620-9.pdf (page 2, Iso-Menthone 3.666%) |
| Limonene | 2.443% | 2.443–2.443% | monoterpene hydrocarbon | View sourceCertificate of Analysis & Gas Chromatography Organic Cornmint Essential Oil batch 010620-9 https://www.nhrorganicoils.com/uploads/certs/Cornmint%20CofA%20GC%20010620-9.pdf (page 1, Limonene 2.443%) |
| Menthyl acetate | 2.419% | 2.419–2.419% | monoterpene ester | View sourceCertificate of Analysis & Gas Chromatography Organic Cornmint Essential Oil batch 010620-9 https://www.nhrorganicoils.com/uploads/certs/Cornmint%20CofA%20GC%20010620-9.pdf (page 2, Acetate de Menthyle 2.419%) |
Profile source: Cornmint Essential Oil: Benefits, Uses & Insights; Certificate of Analysis & Gas Chromatography Organic Cornmint Essential Oil batch 010620-9; Corn Mint Organic Essential Oil · https://www.aromaweb.com/essential-oils/cornmint-essential-oil.php ; https://www.nhrorganicoils.com/uploads/certs/Cornmint%20CofA%20GC%20010620-9.pdf ; https://www.victorieinc.com/products/mint-peppermint-organic-essential-oil-copy
A TRADITION OF BOTANICAL CURIOSITY
Traditional & reported uses
These uses reflect the profile's reported traditions and literature. They are not established treatment recommendations.
- traditionally used in aromatherapy for a cooling, refreshing, clearing atmosphere
- reported to support clear breathing and mental alertness when diffused
- used in massage blends for a traditional cooling sensation on skin and muscles
- used in oral-care and flavor industries for its intense minty character
- traditionally associated with an invigorating, revitalizing pick-me-up aroma
For aromatherapy and wellness use only — not medical advice. Effect statements are traditional/reported associations, not treatment claims. The Synergy Rating scores blend craft, harmony and safety, not medical efficacy. Read the safety framework.
What we're still learning · 2 data gaps
Good decisions start with knowing what is — and isn't — in the evidence.
- The public numeric dermal maximum located this pass comes from a seller page citing Tisserand and Young rather than a directly viewable EOS monograph page.
- No public source reviewed in this pass published direct volatility-rate or tenacity-hour values for cornmint essential oil.