Aromatherapy Essential Oil of Spearmint

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Essential Oil of Spearmint (Mentha spicta) Abbr: Spe [to top of page]
The plant grows about 1 metre in height. It has wrinkled and spiked leaves.
Note: Top.
Odour of Essential Oil of Spearmint: Minty, slightly fruity.
Colour of Essential Oil of Spearmint: Clear.
Source of Essential Oil of Spearmint: Flowering tops and leaves.
Method of Extraction of Spearmint: Steam distillation.
Properties of Essential Oil of Spearmint: Antibacterial, Anticatarrh, Anti-inflammatory, Digestive, Mucolytic.
Actions of Essential Oil of Spearmint: Calming.
Digestion: Bile - excess, flatulence, indigestion, nausea, sea sickness, travel sickness, vomiting.
Genito-Urinary: Cystitis, leucorrhea, menses - heavy.
Muscular: Aches and pains.
Nervous: Anxiety, vertigo.
Reproduction: Breast engorgement, breast hardening, lactation - excessive.
Respiratory: Bronchitis, catarrh.
Skeletal: Joint inflammations.
Skin: Dermatitis, scrapes, wounds.
Medical Terms: Bronchitis, cystitis, leucorrhea.
Mental/Emotional Symptoms: Anxiety, calming, refreshing, relaxing, tension.
Contra-Indications for Spearmint: Pregnancy. Babies or infants under 2 years of age. May irritate sensitive skin.
Comments on Spearmint: Spearmint is native to the Mediterranean and North Africa.~It was once used by ancients as a treatment for STD's.~Spearmint is very similar to Peppermint, but with far less menthol (Peppermint: 28% - 46%, Spearmint: .5%).~This makes Spearmint a better choice for children or the infirm.

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