Spearmint, also called archmint, is a fresh herb for the garden. It belongs to one of the many different coin types that exist. It is a dark green plant with white or light purple flowers.The leaves of spearmint have a milder taste than peppermint and are used, for example, in Moroccan tea or in sauces and salads.Spearmint Essential Oil is extracted by steam distillation of the fresh leaves of the Spearmint plant. The oil is often added as a flavor enhancer to, for example, Spearmint chewing gum.
Where is it from?
Spearmint comes from Central and Southern Europe. It is also grown in North Africa, Japan and the United States.
Fragrance description
Warm, spicy, Fresh & Sweet, Minty
Benefits of Spearmint Oil
Opens the airways
Spearmint oil is often used for cold complaints. It widens the airways, allowing you to breathe more freely and deeply. It is also used to reduce headache complaints and counteract nausea.
Fresh breath
Spearmint oil is often added to toothpastes and mouthwashes, as well as to spearmint chewing gum. This is said to help kill bacteria that cause bad breath.
Cooling
Spearmint oil has a refreshing effect on the skin. It stimulates the cold receptors in the skin, which immediately gives a cooling effect. This makes it suitable, for example, as an aid to drive away fever.
Good boost
Spearmint oil has an invigorating effect on body and mind. The fresh aroma creates more space in your head and helps prevent brain fog. It helps you think clearly and retain information better.
How do you use Spearmint Oil?
In Bath
Mix 3 drops of Spearmint oil, 2 drops of orange oil and 20 ml of bath oil and add this to the bath water for an invigorating and relaxing effect.
As mouthwash
Add 1 drop of Spearmint oil to 10 ml of water and use as a mouthwash.
Like toothpaste
Add 1 drop of oil to your toothpaste while brushing for extra fresh breath
In a diffuser
Mix 2 drops of Spearmint oil and 2 drops of Lavender oil together. Add this to the water reservoir of a diffuser for a refreshing and calming effect on body and mind.
As a skin oil
Add 5 drops of Spearmint oil to 50 ml of skin oil and apply it to the body.NB! Do not use undiluted on the skin. Do not use in the sun. May cause phototoxicity and affect the skin.Maximum dosage for the skin: 0.4% on 100 ml carrier oil or cream.
