Essential Oil, Spearmint 65% (India)

Name: Spearmint 65%

Botanical Name: Mentha spicata

Main Constituents: L-carvone: 65.23%, Limonene: 25%

Origin: India

Extraction Method: Steam distilled

Part of Plant: Leaves and stems

Description & Colour: Colourless to pale yellow liquid, thin consistency

Aromatic Summary: A sweeter and less powerful, minty aroma than peppermint essential oil

Flashpoint: 94°C

Storage:  Transfer out of any metal and shipping containers (used for safe shipping), keep in dark glass container 

Safety Notes: For external use only; dilute before use. May cause skin irritations, a skin test is recommended prior to use, avoid contact with eyes. Avoid During Pregnancy.

Usage: Can be used as a local anesthetic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, astringent, decongestant, digestive, diuretic, expectorant, hepatic, nervine, stimulant, stomachic, and tonic. Can be used in oils, lotions, soaps, shampoos, sprays, and candle making

Blends well with: Basil, Birch Sweet, Bergamot, Eucalyptus, Jasmine, Lavender, and Rosemary.

The ancient Greeks used to scent their bathwater when mixed with warm, distilled water can open up airways, open sinuses, and relieve hiccups, colic, nausea, indigestion, and gas. Spearmint is a hardy-branched perennial herb with bright green, sharply serrated leaves and pink or lilac-colored flowers.