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    All About Balm Mint Bush

    Balm Mint Bush is an Australian evergreen shrub whose essential oil is high in piperitone, 1,8-cineole, alpha pinene, and linalool. It is used for respiratory complaints, likely related to the 1,8-cineol, and may have a calming effect, related to the linalool that gives it a floral note.

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    Fun Fact

    The balm mint bush has small purple bell shaped flowers.

    Balm Mint Bush Research

    Limited research is available on the balm mint bush. Studies demonstrating the therapeutic benefits of 1,8-cineole show it to be antimicrobial, insect repelling, anti-inflammatory, and helpful with respiratory complaints. Click the button below for a detailed review of research.

    Balm Mint Bush Research

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    Balm Mint Bush Essential Oil


    Latin Name: Prostanthera melissifolia

    Family: Lamiaceae

    Plant Description

    This is an hardwood bushy herb with small dark green leaves and small purple flowers.

    Essential Oil Description

    Oil is steam distilled from the leaves, with an aroma that is light, minty, eucalyptus like, and has a slight floral note. 

    Key Constituents

    Piperitone

    1,8-cineole

    Alpha Pinene

    Linalool

    Terpinen-4-ol

    Limonene

    Balm Mint Bush Recipes

    Eucalyptus Essential Oil in the Laundry
    Herbs and Essential Oils that Repel Insects

    Therapeutic Uses

    analgesic Analgesic / Pain
    anti-fungal Anti-fungal
    anti-inflammatory Anti-inflammatory
    antibacterial Antibacterial
    antimicrobial Antimicrobial
    Antioxidant
    antiviral Antiviral
    repellent Repellent
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    Therapeutic Uses

    • Absorption Enhancement
    • Acne
    • Alteratives
    • Altitude Sickness
    • Analgesic / Pain
    • Anti-allergy / Anti-histamine
    • Anti-asthma
    • Anti-fungal
    • Anti-inflammatory
    • Anti-itch
    • Anti-parasite
    • Anti-pyretic / Fever
    • Anti-smoking / Drug Addiction
    • Anti-snoring
    • Antibacterial
    • Antimicrobial
    • Antioxidant
    • Antiseptic
    • Antiviral
    • Anxiety / Mood / Anti-depressive
    • Aphrodisiac
    • Astringent
    • Athlete’s Foot
    • Cardiac Health / High Blood Pressure
    • Children’s Health
    • Cognition / Neuroprotective
    • Common Cold / Cough & Congestion / Respiratory
    • Dandruff
    • Digestive Aid / Nausea / Constipation
    • Female Health
    • Green Cleaning
    • Green Gardening
    • Hair Growth / Alopecia
    • Headache Relief
    • Hypoglycemic / Antidiabetic
    • Hypolipidemic / Cholesterol
    • Immunity
    • Insecticidal / Pesticidal
    • Insomnia / Sleep
    • Joint Pain / Arthritis
    • Male Health
    • Mouth Cold Sores
    • Oral Health
    • Osteoporosis
    • Preservative
    • Repellent
    • Sedative / Calming
    • Skin and Wound Health
    • Skin Burns
    • Stimulant / Improved Energy
    • Sunscreen
    • Urinary System / Diuretic / Liver
    • Weight Loss
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