Latin name: Mentha Spicata

Botanical name SK/CZ/EN: Spearmint/Spearmint/Spearmint

Country of origin: India

Fragrance: sweet, fresh, minty

Fragrance intensity: strong

Note: top (head) – fast fragrance release

Production method: steam distillation of the leaves

Main components (biochemical profile):

  • Carvone ≤ 65%
  • Limonene* ≤ 25%
  • Eugenol* ≤ 0,05%                             

Allergens*

General characteristics: Spearmint is similar to peppermint in many ways, but it is sweeter and gentler. That's why it is often also called sweet mint. This oil does not contain menthol (less than 1%), but is very rich in carvone. Spearmint is gentler and is a more suitable alternative for older children.

Therapeutic properties of the oil:

Immunity – inflammation, microbes, fungi

Pain (analgesic) – headache, migraine, „hangover“ states

Respiratory system – opens the airways, eases expectoration, suitable for bronchitis, cough

Circulatory system – supports blood circulation

Digestive system – digestive stimulant (supports digestion), suitable for bloating, flatulence, diarrhoea, travel sickness (motion sickness)

Detoxification – supports bile secretion, suitable for treating cellulite

Skin – fungal infections, supports healing, stretch marks, herpes

Household – Suitable for disinfecting, freshening and tidying the home (kitchen, bathroom), repellent (insects)

Manufacture of cosmetic products – shampoos, soaps, deodorants, oral hygiene

Psyche – helps with mental fatigue, supports brain function (suitable when studying and needing to concentrate), an excellent nerve tonic, effective for nervous tension, for clearing the mind, boosts courage, increases performance, zest for life, self-confidence

Other properties: cooling, a popular food flavouring (used in chewing gum, sweets and other treats, drinks), reduces fever, helps with heartburn, hot flushes (e.g. during menopause), suppresses appetite for food and cigarettes

Combines well with: eucalyptus, geranium, lavender, rosemary, tea tree, citrus oils

Tip for increasing concentration (diffusing):

  • 2 drops spearmint + 2 drops lemon + 2 drops rosemary – diffuse for 30 minutes.

Important warning: Not suitable for epileptics. Do not use for a prolonged period (more than 10 days). Do not use if you have gallstones.

Indications/Contraindications:

All age groups – no (suitable from 6 years)

Pregnancy – no

Breastfeeding – no

Suitable for food use – yes

Dog – yes

Cat – no