Essential Oil – Spearmint

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Product Type 100% Pure & Natural Essential oil
Available in 5ml | 30ml
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Botanical Name Mentha spicata
Origin India
Part Leaf
Extraction Steam
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Price range: $11.00 through $46.00

[ Scent Library ]
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Aroma Features a bright, sweet, and clean minty aroma with subtle fruity and herbaceous undertones. Its fragrance is softer and less piercing than peppermint, offering a sophisticated and inviting scent profile.
Category Herbaceous | Minty
Note Top
Intensity 1/6
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[ More About ]
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AKA Common Spearmint, Garden mint, Common mint, Lamb mint, or Mackerel mint
Chinese 绿薄荷
Japanese スペアミント
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Botanical Family Lamiaceae (Labiatae)
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Chemistry Ketone
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Common Usage Mental & Emotional Support

  • Mental Clarity: Helps clear "brain fog" and sharpens focus during long work sessions or study periods.
  • Stress & Anxiety Relief: Acts as a mild relaxant to the nervous system, helping to reduce feelings of restlessness and nervous tension.
  • Mood Uplifter: Its bright, sunny scent is used to combat mental fatigue and encourage a more positive, energetic outlook.
  • Confidence Booster: Often used in inhalers to help ease performance jitters or public speaking anxiety.

Digestive & Physical Wellness

  • Nausea & Motion Sickness: Inhaling the oil directly or diffusing it can help settle an upset stomach and reduce feelings of queasiness.
  • Digestive Aid: When diluted and massaged clockwise on the abdomen, it helps relieve gas, bloating, and minor stomach cramps.
  • Headache Relief: Its cooling (but not stinging) sensation can help soothe tension headaches when applied to the temples (well-diluted).
  • Respiratory Support: Helps break up mucus and decongest the nasal passages during a cold without the intense "burn" of stronger mints.

Skin & Personal Care

  • Itch Relief: Provides a cooling sensation that helps soothe itchy skin from insect bites or dryness.
  • Blemish Control: Its mild antibacterial properties make it a good addition to toners for oily or acne-prone skin.
  • Oral Hygiene: Often added to homemade mouthwashes or toothpastes to freshen breath and support gum health.
  • Scalp Health: Can be added to shampoo to stimulate circulation in the scalp and address minor dandruff.
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Blending note Functions primarily as a Top to Middle Note, meaning it provides the immediate "wow" factor in a blend but lingers longer than a standard citrus oil.
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Do you know? Spearmint has been a symbol of hospitality since ancient Greek times; it was often rubbed on banquet tables to welcome guests and was later used in the Middle Ages to scent bathwater and whiten teeth.
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Contraindication
  • While generally milder than other mints, it should still be diluted with a carrier oil before skin application to avoid irritation.
  • It is typically recommended to avoid large amounts during pregnancy or breastfeeding and to keep out of reach of small children
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