Spearmint Organic Essential Oil
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Another essential oil that comes from the mint family is Spearmint. Spearmint has been used for many, many years as a flavouring agent and is extensively used in the oral health industry. This essential oil is gentler than peppermint, making it an ideal oil to use on children.
Name of Oil: Spearmint
Latin Binomial: Mentha spicata
Extraction Method: Steam
Countries of Origin: United States, Europe
Scent Profile: Minty, slightly fruity, less bright than peppermint
Parts used in distillation: Leaves, flowers buds
Oil Characteristics: Clear, thin, medium intensity
Cultivation: Organically Grown
Applications
Used in aromatherapy for the symptomatic relief of:
Nausea, flatulence, constipation, diarrhea, reduce mental strain, fatigue, stress, depression, decongestant, sinus problems, catarrh, asthma, acne, dermatitis and congested skin.
Used in aromatherapy to help ease emotional symptoms of:
Relieves mental strain and fatigue, decrease stress and depression.
History
Ancient Greeks used to use spearmint in their bath water and in Britain it was used to keep milk from curdling, has also been used since ancient times for oral hygiene
Chemical constituents
a-pinene, b-pinene, carvone, 1,8 cineole,linalool, limonene, myrcene, caryophyllene, menthol
Safety & references
Safety Data:
non-toxic, non-irritating, non-sensitizing
Books Cited:
The Complete Guide to Aromatherapy, 2nd Edition – Salvatore Battaglia
Essential Oil Safety , 2nd Edition – Robert Tisserand and Rodney Young
The Complete Book of Essential Oils &Aromatherapy – Valerie Wormwood
Aromatherapeutic Blending – Jennifer Peace Rhind
The Fragrant Mind – Valerie Wormwood
Recipes & Tips
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Spearmint Organic Essential Oil
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$16.00 CAD - Regular price
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$16.00 CAD
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