Technical data
- Product Name: Spearmint
- Latin name: Mentha spicata
- Extraction: Steam distillation
- Origin:
- Parts used:
- Origin of parts:
- CAS: 8008-79-5
Features
- Scent: Sweet, green, cool and herbaceous with a soft minty lift and a subtle warm undertone.
- Scent type: Greens and herbs
- Note: Top
- Color: Pale yellow to light olive-green
- Viscosity: Thin, free-flowing
Blends with
Garden Morning
Purpose
- An uplifting, focus-friendly diffuser blend for the start of the day.
- Recipe
3 drops Spearmint, 2 drops Grapefruit, 1 drop Rosemary in diffuser
Green Calm Roller
Purpose
- A balancing pulse-point blend for clear-minded calm.
- Recipe
10 ml jojoba oil, 3 drops Spearmint, 3 drops Lavender, 2 drops Bergamot in a roller bottle (4% dilution)
Dillution guideline
- Dilute to 1–3% in a carrier oil such as jojoba or sweet almond for topical use (roughly 6–18 drops per 30 ml).
- Patch test
Apply a small diluted amount to the inner forearm and wait 24 hours before broader use.
- Children
Avoid use with children under 6. For ages 6+, use at maximum 0.5–1% dilution and never near the face.
- Pregnancy
Avoid during pregnancy and while nursing unless guided by a qualified aromatherapist.
- Pets
Keep away from cats, dogs and small pets; mint-family oils can be problematic for animals.
- Photosensitivity
Not typically associated with photosensitivity.
- Ingestion
Do not ingest unless under qualified professional guidance.
- Storage
Store tightly closed in a cool, dark place away from sunlight and heat. Replace cap promptly after use.
