Product Description
Spearmint Essential Oil. 10 ml. 100% Pure, Undiluted, Therapeutic Grade.: Health & Personal Care. This might be credited to its ability to mimic a local anesthetic. Botanical Name: Mentha spicata * Plant Part: Leaves * Extraction Method: Steam Distilled * Origin: China * Description: Spearmint is a native of the Mediterranean area. A hardy perennial herb, Spearmint reaches about 1 meter (3 feet) in height. It has characteristic lance-shaped leaves with pink or lilac-colored flowers. * Color: Colorless to pale yellow clear liquid. * Common Uses: Aromatherapists claim the therapeutic properties of Spearmint Essential Oil are: as a local/topical anesthetic, antispasmodic, astringent, carminative, decongestant, digestive, diuretic, expectorant, stimulant and restorative. It is also believed to be an uplifting oil, great for alleviating fatigue and depression. * Consistency: Thin * Note: Top * Strength of Aroma: Medium * Blends well with: Basil, Birch Sweet, Bergamot, Eucalyptus, Jasmine, Lavender and Rosemary. * Aromatic Scent: Spearmint Essential Oil has a fresh minty smell reminiscent of Peppermint. The major difference is that Spearmint oil is sweeter, and not quite as harsh. * History: The ancient Greeks used Spearmint to scent their bath water. It also had a reputation for curing sexually transmitted diseases like gonorrhea, and for whitening teeth and healing sore gums. * Cautions: Spearmint Essential Oil may irritate mucous membranes.
Shipping Weight: 3 ounces
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