ORGANIC SPEARMINT

Mentha spicata

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Botanical Properties

Spearmint is a vivacious, aromatic plant that belongs to the Lamiaceae family.
This plant can reach up to 60cm in height. It reproduces with aid of their stolons (overground or just underground stems). It has spear shaped leaves, with toothed edges.
It flowers during summer, producing a pink, light mauve, or sometimes white bloom. Its foliage produces a truly fresh and minty odour when its leaves are rubbed.  

Origin and history

Spearmint is one of the oldest and most widespread medicinal and aromatic plants. As one of the most ancient documented plants, it is linked to the Greek myth in which it is said to be the child of the nymph Mentha. On top of all of the therapeutic benefits of spearmint that are recorded in Ayurvedic medicine, in Asia and the Middle East spearmint is also popular in many gastronomically acclaimed dishes.

Organoleptic properties

 Aspect: liquid
 Colour: dark yellow
 Odour: characteristic, fresh, green, minty

Distilled parts: overground parts

Country of origin: Marocco

Density: 0.920 – 0.937

Chemotype

Main biochemical components or chemotype: Carvone, Limonene
Allergenic molecules naturally found within this essential oil: Limonene, Linalool
Certain natural components of this essential oil may cause allergic reactions. Please do an allergy test on the skin in the crease of your elbow before using this product.

Properties

Our organic spearmint essential oil is:
• Anti-inflammatory
• Digestion stimulating
• Nervous system sedative
• Anti-stress
• Mentally positivising
• Mucolytic
• Healing

Indications

Organic spearmint essential oil is effective against colds, bronchitis, and respiratory tract infections. It facilitates digestion, and is helpful in treating cystitis (urinary tract inflammation), or in disinfecting cuts or wounds. 
It is also a great product to use in the kitchen, where it will subtly flavours and fragrances your dishes and desserts.  

Instructions

Please consult a doctor before taking any treatment or therapy orally.
SPEARMINT ESSENTIAL OIL MUST NOT BE GIVEN TO CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 3, OR PREGNANT OR BREASFEEDING WOMEN.
Oral administration:
Take 1 drop of organic spearmint essential oil after a meal, to facilitate digestion.  
On the skin:
Mix 2 drops of organic spearmint essential oil and 5 drops of apricot kernel oil, to help stop nausea or travel-sickness.
By diffusion:
Spearmint essential oil will sanitise and freshen the air of your living spaces when diffused.

Possible synergies

In a blend: Rosemary, Lavender

Energetic values and synergies

In energy aromatherapy spearmint essential oil is linked to the chakras located at the neck and the area of the third eye. Their colours are blue and indigo. Spearmint essence will extinguish the Pitta dosha, which is connected to the element of fire. It activates these chakras and therefore helps to promote confidence in oneself.
In synergy: Basil