Spearmint Essential Oil

Spearmint Essential Oil

Botanical name: Mentha spicata

Spearmint Essential Oil is steam distilled from the flowering tops of Mentha spicata, a perennial herb valued for its naturally sweet, fresh mint aroma. Compared with peppermint, spearmint contains much less menthol, giving it a softer, sweeter character that many people find gentler and easier to enjoy.

This spearmint oil is sourced from Central Macedonia, Greece, a region well known for producing high quality aromatic herbs.

Aromatic profile

• Fresh mint
• Sweet herbal notes
• Soft green character
• Clean cooling finish

How Spearmint Essential Oil is traditionally used

Spearmint Essential Oil is traditionally used in diffuser blends, massage oils, steam inhalations, and botanical formulations. Its fresh aroma is often chosen to help create an uplifting atmosphere while adding brightness and freshness to aromatic blends.

Blends well with

Basil, bergamot, eucalyptus, jasmine, lavender, marjoram, peppermint, rosemary, and sweet orange.

Extraction method

Steam distilled from the flowering tops.

Plant origin

Central Macedonia, Greece.

Good to know

• A softer, sweeter alternative to peppermint.
• Contains naturally high levels of carvone, giving it its distinctive sweet mint aroma.
• Popular in diffuser blends where a fresh but gentle mint character is desired.
• Certified organic.

Safety

Dilute before topical application. Avoid contact with the eyes and mucous membranes. Perform a patch test before first use. Avoid therapeutic quantities during pregnancy unless advised by a qualified healthcare practitioner. May cause skin sensitivity in some individuals. Follow appropriate dermal dilution guidelines.