Pure Spearmint Essential Oil
Botanical name: Mentha spicata
Common name: Spearmint
Plant part: Flower head
Extraction method: Steam distilled
Common uses:
Spearmint is considered less harsh on the skin compared to Peppermint, even though the two share similar properties.
Different studies have reported the analgesic effects of the essential oil of Spearmint due to its main abundant compounds such as carvone, limonene and menthol.
Note: Top
Strength of aroma: Medium
Aromatic scent: Fresh minty aroma reminiscent of Peppermint. The major difference is that Spearmint oil is sweeter, and not quite as harsh.
Caution: Non-toxic, non-irritant and non-sensitising. Avoid during pregnancy