Spearmint
Botanical Name: Mentha spicata
Plant Part: Flower Head
Extraction Method: Steam
Origin: United States
Description: Spearmint is a native of the Mediterranean area. A hardy perennial herb, Spearmint reaches about 1 meter in height. It has characteristic lance shaped leaves with pink or lilac colored flowers.
Colour: Pale Yellow with a slight Green tinge
Common Uses: Aromatherapists claim the therapeutic properties of Spearmint essential oil are: as a local, topical anesthetic, antispasmodic, astringent, carminative, decongestant, digestive, diuretic, expectorant, stimulant and restorative. It is also believed to be an uplifting oil great for alleviating fatigue and depression.
Consistency: Light
Note: Top
Strength of Aroma: Medium
Blends well with: Although Spearmint blends well with most essential oils, it blends particularly well with Basil, Birch, Bergamot, Eucalyptus, Jasmine, Lavender and Rosemary.
Aromatic Scent:Spearmint has a fresh minty smell reminiscent of Peppermint. The major difference is that Spearmint oil is sweeter, and not quite as harsh.
History:The ancient Greeks used Spearmint to scent their bath water. It also had a reputation for curing sexually transmitted diseases like gonorrhea, and for whitening teeth and healing sore gums. This might be credited to its ability to mimic a local anesthetic.
Cautions:May irritate mucous membranes, but generally Spearmint has no definitive cautions.
Important Note: The information provided is for educational purposes only.
Plant Part: Flower Head
Extraction Method: Steam
Origin: United States
Description: Spearmint is a native of the Mediterranean area. A hardy perennial herb, Spearmint reaches about 1 meter in height. It has characteristic lance shaped leaves with pink or lilac colored flowers.
Colour: Pale Yellow with a slight Green tinge
Common Uses: Aromatherapists claim the therapeutic properties of Spearmint essential oil are: as a local, topical anesthetic, antispasmodic, astringent, carminative, decongestant, digestive, diuretic, expectorant, stimulant and restorative. It is also believed to be an uplifting oil great for alleviating fatigue and depression.
Consistency: Light
Note: Top
Strength of Aroma: Medium
Blends well with: Although Spearmint blends well with most essential oils, it blends particularly well with Basil, Birch, Bergamot, Eucalyptus, Jasmine, Lavender and Rosemary.
Aromatic Scent:Spearmint has a fresh minty smell reminiscent of Peppermint. The major difference is that Spearmint oil is sweeter, and not quite as harsh.
History:The ancient Greeks used Spearmint to scent their bath water. It also had a reputation for curing sexually transmitted diseases like gonorrhea, and for whitening teeth and healing sore gums. This might be credited to its ability to mimic a local anesthetic.
Cautions:May irritate mucous membranes, but generally Spearmint has no definitive cautions.
Important Note: The information provided is for educational purposes only.
