Spearmint Essential Oil
Mentha spicata
Spearmint Essential Oil is known as "Common Mint or Garden Mint.
Spearmint Essential Oil is also known as the minty, breath-freshening flavoring agent used in oral hygiene products - including gum and candies. -
Spearmint Essential Oil is the gentler, sweeter and less potent version of Peppermint Essential Oil .
Spearmint Essential Oil has a wonderfully refreshing, sweet minty aroma and is more suitable for use with children and others who may find Peppermint too strong or too stimulating.
BENEFITS
Spearmint Essential Oil is a cleanser, purifier and detoxifier. Along with helping to support a healthy digestive system, mix with a cutting oil, lotion or cream it makes a great choice when wanting to ease unwanted muscle spasms and help manage minor pain and inflammation. When mixed with Lemon Essential Oil it helps to relieve pain & inflammation associated with gout.
Spearmint Essential Oil helps support proper breathing and lung function.
Spearmint Essential Oil Unlike Peppermint Essential Oil, Spearmint offers a safer and effective alternative to help pregnant women with lower back pain, swollen ankles, headache and knee pain.
Emotionally
Spearmint Essential Oil has a balancing and uplifting effect. Diffused or topically applied with suitable carrier oils can stimulate the mind and provide focus.
PART USED Leaves and Tops
SYNONYMS Mentha spicata L.
Mentha viridis
COMMON NAMES Garden Mint, Common Mint, Lamb Mint, Mackerel Mint
EXTRACTION METHOD Steam Distilled Essential Oil
ORIGIN USA