Spearmint Essential Oil

Parts Used Flowering plant   Botanical Name Mentha spicata   Extraction Method Steam distilled   Note Classification Top   Aroma Warm, spicy-herbaceous, minty.   Benefits Antiseptic, antispasmodic, carminative, cephalic, emenagogue, insecticide, restorative and stimulant substance.   Overview Used throughout the culinary and pharmaceutical industries. Medicinally it is known for its effects on the digestive system, and for relieving aches and pains.   Blends Well With  Basil, benzoin, eucalyptus, jasmine, lavender, lemon, orange, peppermint, rosemary   Herbal Miscellany Spearmint oil is not as strong as peppermint oil and is considered a safer substitute in products for children.   Precautions Oil Specific: Avoid with homeopathics. General: As with all essential oils, never use them undiluted, in eyes or mucus membranes. Do not take internally unless working with a qualified and expert practitioner. Keep away from children. If applying an essential oil to your