IDENTIFICATION
INCI name ; Mentha Spicata (Spearmint) Leaf Oil
CAS number ; 8008-79-5 ; 84696-51-5
SKU code ; EO-SPR-0010
EXTRACTION METHOD ; Steam Distilled Essential Oil
PARTS USED ; Leaves and Tops
ORIGIN ; India
COMMON NAMES : Garden Mint, Common Mint, Lamb Mint, Mackerel Mint
APPEARANCE : Pale yellow to greenish yellow colored liquid
ODOUR NOTE :Refreshing, minty-green, slightly herbaceous aroma; sweeter and softer than Peppermint
QUALITY : 100 % pure natural whole organic essential oil.
STORAGE CONDITION ; Store in a cool dark place
MENTHA SPICATA AKA MENTHA VIRIDIS
Considered a gentler alternative to Peppermint essential oil, Spearmint essential oil is preferred by sensitive skins. It has a Minty, sweet, cool, and refreshing aroma well known to flavour oral hygiene products, candies, and bubble gums.
INSTRUCTIONS OF USE
Fantastic for this use +++
Acceptable (suitable) for this use ++
Tolerable (not great for this use)+
Don't use for this purpose --
Massages & body care
- Body massage use 1 to 6 drops essential oil for 10 ml carrier oil (0.5 to 2 % concentration) ++
- Mouth add to homemade natural toothpaste or powders, to mouthwash ++
Diffusion
- Ultrasonic Diffusers for air purification, use 10 mn 3 times a day. ++
- Spray Add 5 drops of essential oil for 10 ml of vegetable glycerine and add water +
- Steam Inhalation -- add 5 drops of essential oil to a pot of hot water ++
Others
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REPORTED BENEFITS & PROPERTIES
Reported benefits & properties:
- Anti-inflammatory
- Expectorant, mucolytic
- Digestive tonic
- Scar healing
- Calming and relaxing
TRADITIONALLY USED FOR
Traditionally used to:
- Ease muscle spasms, aches, and inflammations
- Help clear congestions from colds and flu
- Help with digestion in massage oils on the stomach area
- Help fight bacterial, fungal, and viral symptoms
- Add in homemade skin and hair cosmetics
- Add in homemade toothpaste and powders, as well as mouth washes
- Help manage stress in diffusers
BLEND WELL WITH
- Helichrysum, Eucalyptus radiata, Ginger, and all Citrus essential oils
CAUTION
Do not use during the first 3 months of pregnancy / breastfeeding
Keep out of reach of children and pets.
As a general rule, always perform a skin patch test before using your essential oils for the first time.
DO NOT USE UNDILUTED and seek medical and specialist advise when in doubt