Spearmint

Description

Spearmint essential oil is steam distilled from the plant of the Spearmint plant. Aromatically, Spearmint has a sweet, minty, fresh scent.
"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."

Top Uses

Always follow recommended dilution when applying. Use caution when taking internally.

• Spearmint promotes digestion and helps reduce occasional stomach upset.*
• Promotes a sense of focus and uplifts mood.
• Cleanses the mouth and promotes fresh breath.​
• Diffuse Spearmint to uplift mood
• Apply Spearmint to toothbrush before brushing teeth for fresh breath
• Add a drop or two of Spearmint 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*

Emotional Aspects

​Spearmint is regarded as the “Oil of Confident Speech.” It may assist one in feeling confident, articulate communication, clarity, and courageous. Spearmint may also assist one in releasing fear of public speaking, timid, holding back opinions, and inarticulate.

Main Constituents 

• Carvone
  
  • ​Soothing effect on the tissues and on the entire body*
    
• Limonene
  
  • ​Uplifting, energizing aroma
  • Surface, teeth, and skin cleansing properties
  • May help reduce appearance of skin blemishes
  • Possesses internal cleansing properties*
  • Supports healthy metabolism*
  • Supports immune, respiratory, gastrointestinal,  and nervous system function *
• 1,8-Cineole (eucalyptol)
  
  • ​Surface cleansing properties
  • May support healthy respiratory system  function*

Blends Well With

• Cassia
• Clary Sage
• Ginger
• Lavender
• Peppermint
• Tangerine
• Wintergreen

Found In

• Adaptiv
• Rescuer
• Tamer

Sourcing Information

One of the main reasons I chose dōTERRA is because of where and how they source their essential oils. dōTERRA believes that plants produce the best chemical properties when they are grown and harvested in their native habitat. ​
dōTERRA sources Spearmint from India. Each batch of essential oils goes through the following battery of tests to ensure that they are pure, potent, effective oils worthy of the dōTERRA name:

• Organoleptic testing
• Microbial testing
• Gas chromatography
• Mass spectrometry
• Fourier Transform Infrared spectroscopy (FTIR)
• Chirality testing
• Isotopic analysis
• Heavy metal testing

You can access the GC/MS reports of each batch of dōTERRA essential oils. These tests are done by an independent third party lab. Your unique Quality ID is located on the bottom of your bottle. Enter that ID at sourcetoyou.com to access the reports.

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​* These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.  This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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Research Resources:

doterra.com
The Essential Life
​Emotions & Essential Oils