Description
Spearmint essential oil is steam distilled from the flowering tops and leaves of Mentha spicata, a species of mint native to Europe and Southwest Asia now cultivated worldwide. Spearmint is one of the oldest and most widely used culinary herbs, and its essential oil has been valued for both flavouring and aromatic applications for centuries.
Spearmint essential oil has a fresh, sweet, cool, and minty aroma that is noticeably milder and sweeter than peppermint. This is because the primary constituent of spearmint oil is L-carvone, typically present at 50 to 75%, rather than the menthol that dominates peppermint. This gives spearmint a softer, warmer, slightly candy-like minty character without the intense cooling effect of peppermint.
In aromatherapy, spearmint essential oil is considered gentler and more suitable for children and sensitive individuals than peppermint. It is used in diffuser blends for mental clarity and focus, in digestive support preparations, and in oral care applications. Spearmint is a popular choice for blending with other herbs and citrus oils and combines particularly well with lavender, eucalyptus, lemon, and rosemary.
Spearmint essential oil is generally considered one of the safer mint oils and is well-tolerated. It should still be diluted before skin application. This 10ml bottle is suitable for use in diffusers, oil burners, and diluted blends. Not for internal use. Keep out of reach of children.
