Spearmint

Mentha spicata

Growing method: Organic
Extraction method: Steam distilled
Part of the plant: Herb
Country of Origin: USA

Perfumery note: top with medium intensity

Blends with: bergamot, cedar, cypress, eucalyptus, juniper, lavender, lemon, lemongrass, orange, pine rosemary, tea tree

Spearmint has a cool sweet minty aroma, softer and sweeter than peppermint. It is a mildly stimulating scent and can usher in fresh ideas and insights.

PRIMARY CONSTITUENTS: carvone, limonene, dihydrocarvone, 3-octanol, menthone, 1,8-cineole

Safety: 

  • Always dilute when applying to the skin.

  • Possible skin irritant if used at concentrations greater that 1.7%.

  • If there is a history of health concerns such a liver disease, kidney disease, cancer, or using medication, consult a qualified aromatherapy practitioner before using aromatherapy products.

Tisserand & Young do not indicate any specific safe concerns.

Store tightly sealed away from light and heat.

For additional information and safety recommendations, we suggest reviewing Essential Oil Safety (2nd ed) by Robert Tisserand & Rodney Young ISBN: 0443062412 / 978-0443062414

CAUTIONS: Keep out of reach of children. For external use only. Keep away from eyes and mucous membranes. If you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition, consult a health care professional prior to use.