Mentha Spicata Oil

Specifications

Our spearmint oil is extracted from Mentha spicata of the Labiatae family and is also known as common or garden spearmint

Spearmint Oil obtained by esteemed distillation of leaves and ariel parts of Mentha Spicata Plant. It has a similar aroma to that of peppermint oil, but is slightly sweeter and is pale yellow to greenish in color.

 

The main chemical components of spearmint oil are a-pinene, b-pinene, carvone, 1,8-cineole, linalool, limonene, myrcene, caryophyllene and menthol (0.5% compared to the 40% in peppermint). 

 

USES :

The therapeutic properties of spearmint oil are antiseptic, antispasmodic, carminative, cephalic, emmenagogue, insecticide, restorative and stimulant.

 

For female health it can help to stem the flow of heavy periods and leucorrhoea and releases urine retention.
Furthermore, it helps with headaches, migraines, nervous strain, fatigue and stress, as well as for the respiratory tract; helping with asthma, bronchitis, catarrh and sinusitis. On the skin it can relieve the itching of pruritus and helps with acne, dermatitis, congested skin and sore gums.

It is very useful to deal with digestive problems including flatulence, constipation, diarrhea and nausea, as it relaxes the stomach muscles and also relieves hiccups.

When your mind is tired and in need of stimulating and upliftment, then spearmint oil is the one for you, and although it has very many properties in common to that of peppermint oil, it contains only small amounts of menthol and is far less harsh on the skin and ideal for use in children.