Spearmint Essential Therapeutic Oil
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, or 3 feet in height. It has characteristic lance-shaped leaves with pink or lilac-colored flowers.
Color: 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.
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Submitted By: Ellen from Downingtown, Pennsylvania
Rating:5 of 5 Stars!
This is an excellent spearmint. It sticks well in CP soap and is lovely combined with ND lavender 40/42.
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Submitted By: Candice from Sarasota, Florida
Rating:5 of 5 Stars!
Great quality spearmint.......a bit sweeter than peppermint and just as useful for nausea and headaches, and uplifting scent, great to keep in the car for traveling.
NOTE: Although usage notations are provided for Spearmint Essential Therapeutic Oil above, we do not provide this educational information as medical advice. We suggest you consult with a physician and/or certified aromatherapist if you are seeking medical remedies. The information provided above is strictly informational, and not meant or intended as medical advice. The Magick Moon, nor its employees shall be held responsible, or liable for the misuse of the oils listed in this section.
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