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We hope you find a way to sneak a little relaxation into your day, whether it be snuggling up in bed for a few extra minutes in the morning or laughing with a friend. Spearmint is the essential oil that can help you steal those little moments of calm back as it gently uplifts with a minty and bright aroma. Often confused with Peppermint, Spearmint is cooling and more nuanced.
For thousands of the years, Spearmint’s medicinal and therapeutic properties have been explored. The Ancient Greeks used it to restore the body while adding a lovely fragrance to their bathwater. When diluted with a carrier oil, it can work as a powerful decongestant.
A hardy branched herb that produces bright green leaves, Spearmint also sprouts colored flowers and slender cylindrical spikes. The flowering herbs are put through a steam distillation process to extract the oil, which can add a minty note to floral essential oil blend. A number of Edens Garden's synergy blends include Spearmint.
Botanical Name: Mentha spicata
Type: 60-70% L Carvone
Origin: USA
Method: Steam Distilled
Plant Part: Flowering Herbs
Note: Middle - Top
Family: Lamiaceae
Blends Well With: Peppermint, and other mints; Ylang Ylang, and other florals
Aroma: Minty, fresh, bright, and slightly-camphorous
Consistency: Thin
Color: Clear
Safety: Keep out of reach of children. If pregnant or under a doctor’s care, consult physician. Avoid contact with eyes. Do not use internally unless instructed by a licensed aromatherapist or physician.
OK For Kids: 2+
Kids Max Dilution: 1%
Adult Max Dilution: 1.75%
Shelf Life: 2-3 Years
Apply Topically: Our Single Essential Oils and Synergy Blends are 100% pure and undiluted. To apply to the skin, dilute with a high-quality Carrier Oil. See our dilution chart here. We recommend performing a skin patch test when using a new essential oil topically.
Diffuse & Inhale: Breathe in your favorite essential oils using an essential oil diffuser or personal pocket inhaler. For instructions on how to use your diffuser, please refer to the diffuser's product page.
DIYs: Explore simple and fun recipes on The Drop, our essential oil blog with expert tips, EO news, and informative reads.
INHALATION: Add the following to an amber glass bottle: 15 drops of Spearmint, 20 drops of Eucalyptus (Radiata), 15 drops of Tea Tree and 10 drops of Rosemary then shake well to mix. Fill a bowl with steamy water; add to the bowl 2 drops of the essential oil mixture, covering your head and bowl with a towel to keep the steam in. Inhale through your nose, with eyes closed. Breathe in the vapors for several minutes, or as desired.
SHAMPOO: Add to 1 tablespoon of your shampoo: 1 drop of Spearmint and 2 drops of Tea Tree. Massage well into the scalp; rinse well before using conditioner.
TUMMY BLEND: Add to a 2 ounce squeeze bottle: 4 drops of Spearmint, 4 drops of Ginger, 3 drops of Lavender and 9 drops of Mandarin, then fill with Sweet Almond oil and shake well to mix. Apply a teaspoon over the abdomen and massage. (1.7% dilution)
SPORTS MASSAGE: Add to a 2 ounce squeeze bottle: 8 drops of Spearmint, 2 drops of Lavender, 5 drops of Frankincense and 5 drops of Rosemary, then fill with Jojoba oil. Shake to mix well. Massage into sore muscles. (1.7% dilution)
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