Spearmint: Mentha spicata (L.)
Why spearmint? If you like the freshness of peppermint, but prefer something a smidge sweeter, try spearmint. A common ingredient in dental products, like toothpaste and gum, spearmint has a characteristically refreshing aroma and flavor, which makes a great addition to room spray and cleansing blends when you're looking for a boost.
Quality Assured: Our certified organic spearmint essential oil is responsibly sourced from India. The essential oil is steam distilled from the leaves. Every batch of oil is Certified Organic by Oregon Tilth and produced without the use of genetic engineering, artificial fertilizers, or pesticides. Additionally, our expert aromatherapists here at the Apothecary Shoppe personally assess all of our oils—using touch, taste, smell, and lab analyses—to ensure that your essential oil is suitable for use and entirely free of adulterants.
Independent third-party lab reports including GC/MS and pesticide testing results are available upon request. Please send a request to apothecary@achs.edu and include the essential oil Latin name and lot number; results include a comparative analysis with ISO and the Pharmacopeia when available.
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Benefits: Spearmint aromatherapy essential oil is a refreshing addition to room sprays, DIY cleaners, and any other natural products you might use to “clear the air.”
Regulatory Status: Spearmint essential oil is listed on the FDA Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) list.
Oils That Blend Well With Spearmint:
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anise Pimpinella anisum
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basil Ocimum basilicum
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cedarwood Atlas Cedrus atlantica
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cajeput Melaleuca leucadendron
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eucalyptus Eucalyptus globulus
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grapefruit Citrus paradisi
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lavender Lavandula angustifolia
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lemon Citrus limonum
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lime Citrus aurantiifolia
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peppermint Mentha ×piperita
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rosemary Rosmarinus officinalis
Formula:
BELLY BLEND:
Spearmint Mentha spicata oil: 2 drops
Ginger Zingiber officinale oil: 1 drop
Peppermint Mentha ×piperita oil: 1 drop
Blend with sweet almond or any bland, light base oil and massage clockwise around the belly.