WATER MINT INFUSED OIL (MACERATE)

Mentha aquatica – olive oil infusion

 Traditional use (folk tradition)

In European folk tradition, water mint infused oil was traditionally used:

• for skin in need of cooling and refreshment (traditional context only),

• after physical activity or heat exposure,

• as part of summer body care routines,

• in massage oils intended for a light, refreshing effect,

• for tired or heavy-feeling skin,

• in balms designed for warm seasons and gentle care.

 Where and how it is used

• applied directly to the skin (external use only),

• as a base for balms, salves, and creams,

• for body care during warmer periods,

• after physical activity or environmental exposure.

 Detailed description

Water mint infused oil is obtained through prolonged maceration of leaves and flowering parts of Mentha aquatica in olive oil. The oil acts as a natural carrier, gradually extracting oil-soluble aromatic components from the plant.

In traditional practice, water mint was valued as a gentler mint species. The infused oil provided a mild and refreshing alternative to stronger mint preparations, suitable for regular external use.

 Warnings

• for external use only

• store in a cool, dark place

• perform a patch test before use on sensitive skin

• avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes