Mint (bergamot) essential oil (Mentha aquatica L. var. citrata (Her.) Fresen, Lamiaceae = Labiatae mint family — same family as marjoram-spanish EO766 25a + thyme + oregano + sage + rosemary + basil + mint cluster) is a linalyl-acetate-linalool-CO-DOMINANT 34.0–57.3% + 24.9–55.2% combined ~70–90% aerial-parts-distilled clean linalyl-ester-class EO with CLEAN T&Y "None known × 2" hazard signature framework 5% + IFRA 2009 linalool-peroxide-control class-rail. B216 Ch.13 p.699–700 cites Lawrence 1979 chemistry: linalyl acetate 34.0–57.3% (dominant) + linalool 24.9–55.2% (co-dominant) + β-terpineol 1.0–2.8% + 1,8-cineole 0.5–2.3% + geranyl acetate 0.7–1.8% + (E)-linalool oxide 1.3–1.7% + (Z)-linalool oxide 1.2–1.6% + 3-octyl acetate 0.7–1.2%. Hazard signature B216 EXPLICIT verbatim: "Hazards: None known. Contraindications: None known." CRITICAL species-disambiguation 5-WAY-MENTHA-GENUS rail B216 EXPLICIT comments verbatim: "The plant has been designated as a variety of peppermint (Mentha × piperita L. var. citrata Ehrh.) but seems more likely to be a selection of Mentha aquatica, the correct infraspecific taxon of which is not known (Craker and Simon 1986 p.55)." → mint-bergamot is Mentha aquatica var. citrata (CRITICAL NOT M. × piperita peppermint EO059 menthol-CT, NOT M. arvensis cornmint EO060 menthol-CT, NOT M. spicata spearmint carvone-CT, NOT M. longifolia wild forest mint piperitone-oxide-CT EO769 future). CRITICAL cross-genus-disambiguation rail: mint-bergamot is Mentha genus Lamiaceae NOT Citrus bergamia bergamot Rutaceae EO032 — same common name "bergamot" 2 commercially distinct EOs across 2 different families + 2 different chemotypes (linalyl-acetate-linalool-Mentha-aerial vs linalyl-acetate-furanocoumarin-Citrus-rind FCF-vs-expressed). Adverse-skin-reactions clean-class-rail B216 EXPLICIT verbatim Ford et al 1992 p.73S: undiluted slight to moderate edema and erythema on guinea pigs; tested at 8% on 25 volunteers it was neither irritating nor sensitizing. No phototoxic effects in mice clean-class-rail B216 EXPLICIT verbatim Ford et al 1992 ("No phototoxic effects were produced in mice"). Linalool-IFRA-2009-peroxide-control class-rail B216 EXPLICIT verbatim: "essential oils rich in linalool should only be used when the level of peroxides is kept to the lowest practical value. The addition of antioxidants such as 0.1% BHT or α-tocopherol at the time of production is recommended." → mandatory antioxidant for linalool-rich + linalool-oxide-trace EO; 1,8-cineole-antioxidant-property class-rail B216 EXPLICIT ("but 1,8-cineole has antioxidant properties"). Acute-toxicity clean-class-rail B216 EXPLICIT Ford et al 1992 p.73S: acute oral LD50 in rats ~5 g/kg; acute dermal LD50 in rabbits > 5 g/kg. No-carcinogen-class B216 EXPLICIT verbatim: no information found, but contains no known carcinogens. Adulteration-quality rail B216 EXPLICIT Burfield 2003: "May be adulterated with added linalyl acetate and linalool" → market quality concern Mentha-aquatica-fragmented-supply class. Linalyl-acetate-linalool-CO-DOMINANCE class peer: [[bergamot-fcf]] EO032 (Citrus bergamia FCF-rind ~50%+30% linalyl acetate+linalool combined) + [[lavender-true]] (linalyl acetate ~40%+linalool ~40%) + [[lavandin-grosso/abrialis/super]] (linalyl acetate ~30-40% + linalool ~25-35%) + [[bergamot-wild]] EO688 14b (similar shape Monarda fistulosa) + [[clary-sage]] (linalyl acetate ~70%+linalool ~20%) + neroli (smaller pct) + petitgrain bigarade (similar). Lamiaceae-Mentha-genus-aromatic-EO peer: mint-bergamot (this oil — M. aquatica var. citrata linalyl-acetate-linalool-CT) + peppermint M. × piperita EO059 (menthol-CT) + cornmint M. arvensis EO060 (menthol-CT) + spearmint M. spicata (carvone-CT) + wild forest mint M. longifolia (piperitone-oxide-CT) + American horsemint M. aquatica base species + watermint M. aquatica (parent); class-rail Mentha-genus chemistry diversity. Closes Mini-Batch 25a heterogeneity-progression between [[marjoram-spanish]] EO766 25a (Lamiaceae cineole-major-dominance children-face-contra) → [[mastic]] EO767 25a (Anacardiaceae α-pinene-extreme T&Y-EXPLICIT-20pct-cap MANDATORY-refrigerated) → [[mint-bergamot]] (this oil — Lamiaceae Mentha aquatica linalyl-acetate-linalool-DOMINANT clean cross-species).
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- Mentha aquatica L. var. citrata (Her.) Fresen
- Họ thực vật
- Lamiaceae
- Bộ phận dùng
- Aerial parts
- Phương pháp chiết xuất
- steam_distillation
- Màu sắc
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- Phân loại nốt hương
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Citrus-floral-Eau-de-Cologne, sweet-bergamot-mint-fresh, lavender-undertone-linalyl-acetate-DOMINANT, clean-soapy-cosmetic-character, herbaceous-Mentha-aerial-undertone, bergamot-lavender-mint-fusion, sweet-aromatic-cologne-class
Cam chanh hoa cỏ Eau-de-Cologne, ngọt bergamot bạc hà tươi, oải hương phụ tầng linalyl-acetate, sạch xà phòng mỹ phẩm đặc trưng, thảo mộc Mentha phụ tầng, hợp âm bergamot-oải-bạc-hà, nước hoa ngọt thơm cologne
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Linalool (24.9–55.2%) modulates GABA-A receptors and inhibits NMDA-mediated excitation, producing sedative-relaxant effects; linalyl acetate (34–57.3%) amplifies CNS calming at the ester level.
Ref: class-extrapolation from B216 Ch.14 Linalool profile + B216 Ch.14 Linalyl acetate profile
Linalyl acetate and linalool at 70–90% combined confer smooth-muscle relaxant activity; the ester fraction is the primary antispasmodic driver via inhibition of neurogenic contraction.
Ref: class-extrapolation from B216 Ch.14 Linalyl acetate profile; Tisserand & Young 2014, Ch.13 p.699
Linalool inhibits arachidonic acid-mediated inflammatory pathways and suppresses NF-κB signalling at low concentrations, providing topical skin-calming and mild anti-inflammatory activity.
Ref: class-extrapolation from B216 Ch.14 Linalool constituent profile
Linalyl acetate-dominant citrus-floral volatiles activate olfactory cortex–limbic pathways to elevate mood; linalool reinforces dopaminergic and serotonergic tone through limbic modulation.
Ref: Tisserand & Young 2014, Ch.13 p.699 (traditional use); class-extrapolation from B216 Ch.14 Linalool and Linalyl acetate profiles
Linalool disrupts microbial membrane integrity; trace 1,8-cineole (0.5–2.3%) contributes supplementary bacteriostatic activity, producing a modest broad-spectrum antimicrobial effect.
Ref: class-extrapolation from B216 Ch.14 Linalool profile; B216 Ch.14 1,8-Cineole profile
Fresh citrus-floral linalyl acetate volatiles mask malodour; mild linalool antimicrobial activity reduces odour-causing micro-organisms; recognised in the classical Eau de Cologne tradition.
Ref: Tisserand & Young 2014, Ch.13 p.699 (Eau de Cologne classical perfumery heritage)
AI-summary
No RCT-grade therapeutic efficacy studies located for Mentha aquatica var. citrata specifically. The primary published data (Ford et al 1992) is a dermal safety study: bergamot mint at 8% applied to 25 volunteers produced neither irritation nor sensitization; mice confirmed non-phototoxic; acute oral LD50 rats ~5 g/kg; acute dermal LD50 rabbits >5 g/kg — indicating low acute hazard. Therapeutic claims rest on constituent-level evidence: linalool and linalyl acetate (70–90% combined) have independent literature supporting anxiolytic, antispasmodic, and anti-inflammatory activity (B216 Ch.14). Traditional aromatherapy use for relaxation, mood, and skin support is widely accepted but not confirmed by controlled trials specific to this oil.
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| Phương pháp | Liều lượng | Ghi chú |
|---|---|---|
| Diffusion | 3–5 drops per 100 ml water | 30–45 min sessions with breaks for relaxation and mood support. Use fresh, antioxidant-stabilised stock (IFRA 2009 linalool peroxide-control mandate). Blends well with florals and light citruses. |
| Topical massage | 1–2% in carrier oil (max adult 5%) | Ford 1992 confirmed non-irritating at 8%; 1–2% gives ample safety margin. Use 1% full-body, 2% localised. Light carriers (jojoba, sweet almond) complement the fresh-floral profile. |
| Skincare blend | 0.5–1% in face or body formulation | Suits most skin types. Use 0.5% for sensitive skin. Avoid damaged or broken skin. Prefer oxidation-stable carriers to limit linalool peroxide risk in formulations stored beyond 3 months. |
| Personal inhaler | 4–6 drops on cotton wick | Rapid on-the-go stress relief. Inhale 10–15 sec, 2–3 times daily. No specific CI; apply general EO precautions for young children and pregnancy as standard practice. |
| Bath | 4–6 drops pre-diluted in 1 tbsp carrier oil | Always pre-dilute before adding to bathwater. Keep water ≤37°C to limit linalool oxidation. No specific CI for this oil; standard EO bath precautions apply. |
| Compress | 2–3 drops in 200 ml water | Warm compress for muscle tension; cool for headaches or facial soothing. Patch-test first. Limit contact to 10–15 min per application. |
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