Spearmint Essential Oil

This Spearmint Essential Oil is a high grade 60% Carvone variety. Carvone is the naturally occurring chemical that gives Spearmint its distinctive odour. The other 40% of the oil is made up of other chemicals naturally occurring in the Spearmint plant.

Spearmint Essential Oil is multi-purpose and it continues to be used to soothe ailments such as skin problems, headaches, nausea, vomiting, respiratory issues, and cold symptoms.

Used in aromatherapy, Spearmint Essential Oil is said to help reduce nasal congestion caused by the excessive buildup of phlegm and mucus in the nose and throat, thereby promoting easier breathing.

It has revitalizing, energy-inducing action on the body by working to enhance mood, concentration, and by energizing the skin. Its fresh, restorative fragrance helps to uplift the mood and comfort emotional stress.

You can use essential oils either by running the oil on your arms or legs or by inhaling the fumes that are produced after you burn the oils in a burner.

If you want to use Essential Oils on your skin. The pure essential oil needs to be diluted with a carrier oil. It is recommended to aim for a dilution of around 2%, which is about 12 drops added into 30 ml of base oil.

Essential oils are a natural alternative therapy that have a large number of benefits when using. These include helping to reduce stress, anxiety, headaches and help with your sleep.

Latin Name: Mentha Spicata.

Part of Plant Used: Flowering Tops.

Source: UK.

This extraction method is Steam Extraction which obtains the essential oils passes water through the plants.

Cautions

Possible skin sensitivity. Keep out of reach of children. If you are pregnant, nursing, or under a doctor’s care, consult your physician. Avoid contact with eyes, inner ears, and sensitive areas.

Essential Oils are flammable so take care with this product and do not swallow essential oils.