Spearmint Essential Oil

Spearmint is found in many hygiene products such as gums, toothpaste, mouthwashes, etc. It is a powerful breath refreshing agent known by many today, but the benefits provided by spearmint are more, and for centuries, it had been used for delivering digestive benefits.

Spearmint essential oil helps correct digestion issues often being served during or after meals to reduce indigestion, relieve bloating, gas, and nausea.

Spearmint is a perennial herb and can potentially grow to 3 feet tall. It thrives in temperate climates like its native continents of Asia and Europe.

The stimulating and sweet aroma provides uplifting and positive effects. It is highly beneficial to improving focus, increase optimism, and deodorizing unpleasant scents.

The refreshing aroma of Spearmint essential oil makes it ideal for diffusing during work or study. It boosts concentration and reduces any feelings of stress and anxiety.

Spearmint is nicknamed a “Gentler Mint Oil,” the scent is softer and milder than Peppermint. It is ideal to use with the elderly, children, and people with sensitive skin.

• Relieves nasal congestion and promote easy breathing
• Clear and reduces phlegm and mucus buildup in the nose and throat
• Mouth cleansing and promotions of fresh breaths
• Reduces wrinkles
• Reduces and removes skin imperfections
• Support digestive functions
• Relieve skin irritations like itchiness, and insect bites
• Improves skin conditions such as Athlete’s foot
• Provide relaxation and calming effect for the body and mind
• Insect-repellent
• Unclog pores of the skin and promote more in-depth cleansing

Collection Method:

• Steam Distillation

Plant Part:

• Plant

Main Constituents:

• Carvone
• limonene
• 1, 8-cineole
• β-myrcene

• Minty, cool, candy-like and fresh.

Uses

You can use it for aromatherapy; it relieves headaches, boosts concentrations, and relieves signs of anxiety.

Apply to toothbrush before brushing teeth for fresh breath.

Add a drop or two to any dessert, drink, salad, or entrée for flavoring and to promote digestion.

For occasional stomach upset, add one to two drops of Spearmint oil to water and drink.

Directions for use: 

Diffusion: Use three to four drops in the diffuser of your choice.
Topical use: Apply one to two drops to desired area. Dilute with a carrier oil to minimize any skin sensitivity.

Any cautions? 

Possible skin sensitivity. Keep out of reach of children. If you are pregnant, nursing, or under a doctor’s care, consult your physician. Avoid contact with eyes, inner ears, and sensitive areas.

Can pregnant women use spearmint essential oil? 

The emmenagogue properties inside the spearmint essential oil may cause miscarriage, and pregnant ladies are not advised to use Spearmint Essential Oil.