Spearmint

Spearmint is similar to peppermint, except that it has a slightly sweeter aroma and has only trace amounts of menthol, making it less harsh on the skin. Thus spearmint is preferable over peppermint for use on children with digestive problems such as nausea or diarrhea. Some have found spearmint effective in preventing hair loss. Inhaling the aroma has a decongesting effect on sinuses. Most people will find it relaxing and soothing, mentally. DETAILS Botanical name Mentha spicata Country of origin USA Extraction method Steam-distilled from organic spearmint leaves and stems Dilution ratio 1:1 (parts essential oil to carrier oil) Application method DiffusionInhalationTopical Application BENEFITS Spearmint has been traditionally used to: Kill or retard mold and fungi Reduce pain, redness, and swelling that accompanies inflammation Relieve tension in muscles and organs OR relaxes muscles and organs Relieve gas Improve appetite and support digestion Stimulate t