Native to the mediterranean region, the plant Mentha Spicata is now one of the most important essential oil bearing plants in America. Spearmint, being lighter and sweeter in aroma may be used as an alternative to Peppermint and is safer for young children and pregnant women. Spearmint has a reputation for relieving motion sickness as well as morning sickness. This oil is calming and useful in stimulating a tired mind.
Botanical Name: Mentha spicata
Extraction Method: Steam Distilled
Color: Clear
Consistency: Thin
Perfumery Note: Top
Aroma Strength: Medium
Aroma: Minty, slightly fruity aroma that is less bright than peppermint.
Constituents: a-pinene, B-pinene, carvone, 1,8-cineole, linalool, limonene, myrcene, caryophyllene, menthol. [B. Lawrence, "Spearmint Oil," Perfumer & Flavorist, December/January 1977, 31, cited in Salvatore Battaglia, The Complete Guide to Aromatherapy (Australia: The Perfect Potion, 1997), 200-1.]
Cautions: Mucous membrane irritant. [Robert Tisserand, Essential Oil Safety (United Kingdom: Churchill Livingstone, 1995), 210.]
Native to the mediterranean region, the plant Mentha Spicata is now one of the most important essential oil bearing plants in America. Spearmint, being lighter and sweeter in aroma may be used as an alternative to Peppermint and is safer for young children and pregnant women. Spearmint has a reputation for relieving motion sickness as well as morning sickness. This oil is calming and useful in stimulating a tired mind.
Botanical Name: Mentha spicata
Extraction Method: Steam Distilled
Color: Clear
Consistency: Thin
Perfumery Note: Top
Aroma Strength: Medium
Aroma: Minty, slightly fruity aroma that is less bright than peppermint.
Constituents: a-pinene, B-pinene, carvone, 1,8-cineole, linalool, limonene, myrcene, caryophyllene, menthol. [B. Lawrence, "Spearmint Oil," Perfumer & Flavorist, December/January 1977, 31, cited in Salvatore Battaglia, The Complete Guide to Aromatherapy (Australia: The Perfect Potion, 1997), 200-1.]
Cautions: Mucous membrane irritant. [Robert Tisserand, Essential Oil Safety (United Kingdom: Churchill Livingstone, 1995), 210.]
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