Spearmint Essential Oil

Spearmint plants have been used since ancient times for digestive conditions, headaches and scabs.

 It was also thrown on the floor to promote good health and deter rodents.

It is also a natural home remedy for nausea and the gall bladder.

 It increases metabolism it may assist with burning fats and toxins in the body as well.

Reap the benefits of spearmint plants by using spearmint therapeutic grade essential oil.

 You can use it for cooking as well.

 Just place a drop in your water or tea. 

In the Middle Ages Spearmint was scattered on the floor to get rid of rodents and encourage good health.

 The Spearmint plants get their common name from the pointed leaf tips which resemble "spears". The Genus derivative comes from a Latin word "mente" meaning "thought".

 The fresh and herbaceous aroma is uplifting.

 The energies of spearmint oil open and release emotional blocks in the etheric level which helps to bring balance to the body.

It also helps people establish safe boundaries and feel protected when releasing old beliefs. 

It brings about more self-trust which is important in moving forward and overcoming negative emotions.

Spearmint plants were macerated and added to milk to lengthen the shelf life of milk.

Spearmint helped to keep the milk from curdling and the milk was used for stomach upsets and colic.

Wrigley’s Spearmint chewing gum was launched in 1893 and contains spearmint essential oils from the spearmint plants.

This oil may be used on pets however always consult the vet.

 

Genus Species:

  Mentha spicata CT Carvone

There are not many different species of Spearmint and hybrids.

 The species also produces chemotypes.

A chemotype (CT) is a designation that tells you that the species has different chemical constituents. 

This usually occurs because the plant is grown in a different area under a distinct climate that alters the chemistry.

The same rule of thumb goes for hybrids.

 It always is a good idea to purchase your essential oils by Common Name and Genus Species.

 

 

Part Used: 

Spearmint leaves

ORAC Value:

  540 µTE/100g

Properties:

  Antibacterial

 anti-catarrhal

 anti-fungal

anti-inflammatory

antiseptic

 antispasmodic

 digestive aid

 gallbladder stimulant

hormone-like

 insecticidal

 metabolism (increase)

mucolytic

 stimulant

Uses and Benefits:

  Abdominal discomfort and spasms

 appetite (stimulates)

 bronchitis

 Candida

 cystitis

 childbirth (promotes easier labor)

constipation

 depression

 diarrhea

 digestion

dry skin

 eczema

 headaches

 hepatitis

 intestinal spasms

kidney stones

 menstrual irregularities

 nausea

 sore gums

 stomach (relaxes muscles),

vaginitis

weight reduction (stimulates metabolism)

How to use:

Use diluted - (one part essential oil: two part of vegetable oil). 

Then,

• Apply several drops (2-4) on location, abdomen and temples
• Apply to vitaflex points
• Directly inhale
• Diffuse, or
• May be used as a dietary supplement