peppermint constituents
 
Peppermint

  
Constituents:

    "The volatile oil, to 2% ,containing, menthol 50% ,methone,
     Menthyl isoualerate, cineolo, jasmone, phellandrene,amyl alcohol,
     acetaldehyde, cadinene, menthofuran, methyl  acetate, and other
     terpenes, is the active parts. Other parts, such as  resins and
     gums." 
     L ref. B p.201 + D p.223  .
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