Spearmint

As a milder alternative to other mint essential oils, Spearmint is gentle enough to use topically or while cooking—without losing any of its freshness.

Description

Spearmint is a perennial plant that grows 11–40 inches tall and flourishes in temperate climates. It is widely used in gums, candies, and dental products for its minty taste, and to promote fresh breath. Spearmint has been used for centuries for its digestive benefits. Its sweet, refreshing aroma is cleansing and uplifting, making it ideal to evoke a sense of focus and positive mood. Spearmint is very different from Peppermint, making it a milder option to use on children and those with sensitive skin. In cooking, Spearmint is frequently used in salads, drinks, and desserts, but it can also be used in homemade salad dressings and to marinate meats.

Primary Benefits

• Promotes digestion and helps reduce occasional stomach upset
• Promotes a sense of focus and uplifts mood
• Cleanses the mouth and promotes fresh breath

Uses

• Diffuse to uplift mood
• Apply to toothbrush before brushing teeth for fresh breath
• Add a drop or two to any dessert, drink, salad, or entrée for flavoring and to promote digestion
• For occasional stomach upset, add 1–2 drops to water and drink

Directions for Use

Diffusion: Use three to four drops in the diffuser of your choice.
Internal use: Dilute one drop in 4 fl. oz. of liquid.
Topical use: Apply one to two drops to desired area. May dilute with doTERRA Fractionated Coconut Oil to minimize any skin sensitivity.

Plant Part

Plant

Extraction Method

Steam Distillation

Aromatic Description

Sweet, minty, fresh