Description:
Our spearmint oil is extracted from Mentha spicata of the Labiataefamily and is also known as common spearmint.Our spearmint oil is extracted from Mentha spicata (also known asMentha viridis) of the Labiatae family and is also known as commonor garden spearmint. It has a similar aroma to that of peppermintoil, but is slightly sweeter and is pale yellow to greenish incolor.
The main chemical components of spearmint oil are a-pinene,b-pinene, carvone, 1, 8-cineole, linalool, limonene, myrcene,caryophyllene and menthol.
When your mind is tired and in need of stimulating and upliftment,then spearmint oil is the one for you, and although it has verymany properties in common to that of peppermint oil, it containsonly small amounts of menthol and is far less harsh on the skin andideal for use in children.
It is very useful to deal with digestive problems includingflatulence, constipation, diarrhea and nausea, as it relaxes thestomach muscles and also relieves hiccups.
Furthermore, it helps with headaches, migraines, nervous strain,fatigue and stress, as well as for the respiratory tract; helpingwith asthma, bronchitis, catarrh and sinusitis. On the skin it canrelieve the itching of pruritus and helps with acne, dermatitis,congested skin and sore gums.
For female health it can help to stem the flow of heavy periods andleucorrhoea and releases urine retention. The therapeuticproperties of spearmint oil are antiseptic, antispasmodic,carminative, cephalic, emmenagogue, insecticide, restorative andstimulant.
