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Botanical Name: Mentha spicata
Plant Part: Leaves
Extraction Method: Steam Distilled
Origin: USA
Description: Spearmint is a native of the Mediterranean area. A hardy perennial herb, Spearmint reaches about 1 meter (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 Organic Spearmint essential oil are: as a local/topical anesthetic, antispasmodic, astringent, carminative, decongestant, digestive, diuretic, expectorant, relieves itching(pruritis, eczema, urticaria), cools skin, aids healing of wounds, sores, scabs. 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: Basil, eucalyptus, tea tree, thyme, lavender, cypress, cedarwood, lemon, lime, mandarin, 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 it’s ability to mimic a local anesthetic.
Cautions: May irritate mucous membranes, but generally Spearmint has no definitive cautions.
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