Health Benefits:

Like peppermint oil, spearmint essential oil excels in treating the gamut of digestive ailments, including nausea, intestinal cramps, indigestion, colic, constipation, and flatulence both through topical use as well as diffusion. A strong anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and antispasmodic, topically applied spearmint essential oil is well-suited to increase circulation, assisting in calming muscle spasms and tension. Those same soothing qualities make spearmint oil valuable for congested and itching skin. Vapor therapy using spearmint oil can alleviate flu and respiratory symptoms including fever, cough, and sinus congestion.

Unlike peppermint oil, spearmint essential oil is calming, warming and gently uplifting, rather than strongly cooling and stimulating. These more nuanced properties make it useful in treating mental fatigue, headaches, and depression when applied to soles of feet, diffused, or used in direct palm inhalation.

How to Use:

How To Use Spearmint Oil:

Spearmint oil can be applied topically in very low dilution only. It can also be used as a compress, in the bath, through direct inhalation, or diffuser.

Blend several drops spearmint essential oil with a massage oil or cream to relieve itching and encourage relaxation.

Add two drops spearmint oil to bath water to relieve fatigue and address respiratory issues such as asthma and bronchitis.

For a stimulating and refreshing facial steam, use several drops in vapor therapy to cleanse and refine pores.

Diffuse spearmint oil to mitigate headaches, migraines, and release stagnant emotional blocks

Spearmint Oil Recipes:

Appetite stimulant: 3 drops spearmint, 3 drops lime, 2 drops ginger inhaled directly from the bottle (keep away from eyes)

Children's cold and flu blend: 1 drop spearmint, 2 drops blue chamomile, 2 drops lavender in 1/2 oz. carrier oil, rubbed over tummy before bedtime (to diffuse, omit carrier oil)

More Information:

Ancient Greeks scented their bath water with spearmint oil, which had a reputation for curing sexually transmitted infections. During the Middle Ages spearmint leaves were scattered on the floors of public spaces to get rid of rodents and encourage good health. The herb was also used to heal sore gums and to whiten teeth.

The spearmint plant is native to Europe, but is now cultivated across the United States and Asia. The state of Washington is currently one of the world's largest producers of spearmint oil. Its most common use is as a flavoring additive to toothpaste, chewing gums and candy.

Safety Guidelines:

Safety Considerations for Spearmint Essential Oil:

Spearmint oil is a potent oil that should only be used in low dilution. It is a mucous membrane irritant and possible skin irritant, however it is gentler than peppermint oil and can be used on children over 6 in low dilution. Do not use during pregnancy. Do not take spearmint essential oil internally.

Aromatic Profile & Blending:

Aromatic Profile and Blending of Spearmint Essential Oil:

Perfumery Note: Top
Odor: Fresh, clean, minty (though less bright than peppermint), sweet and slightly fruity aroma
Strength of Initial Aroma: Medium

Blends well with: jasmine, rosemary, sandalwood, basil, and bergamot

Product Details:

Botanical Name: Mentha spicata
Family: Labiatae
Composition: 100% Pure Mentha spicata oil
Origin: Israel
Method of Extraction: Steam distilled
Cultivation/Harvesting: Organic
Plant Part: Leaves, flowering tops
Color: Clear
Consistency: Thin
Yield: 1.5 - 4%


Bottle Size: 15 ml

Why Buy From Floracopeia:

Floracopeia was established to help preserve and promote the use of botanical medicines as solutions to the widespread ecological destruction taking place in the world, and the loss of medicinal plants on which traditional medical systems depend. We provide our customers with the highest quality essential oils and other botanical aromatic treasures through the promotion of ecological sustainability, organic agriculture, and agro-forestry projects.

Our products are acclaimed for their therapeutic-grade, high quality at affordable prices. We provide artisanal quality oils produced by small family-based distillers. We buy directly from farmers and distillers, thus supporting the local economies in which the plants are grown. We do not buy oils from the world-brokers. Floracopeia is founded with a strong medical orientation and is involved in a number of global eco-projects based in grass roots health care, spirituality, reforestation projects, and the preservation and restoration of ethno-botanical culture.