Description

Botanical name: Mentha spicata

Common name: Spearmint

Plant part: Flower head

Extraction method: Steam distilled

Common uses: Spearmint is considered less harsh on the skin compared to Peppermint, even though the two share similar properties. Spearmint has traditionally been used to help relieve digestive problems and has been known to work well with children.

Note: Top

Strength of aroma: Medium

Aromatic scent: Fresh minty aroma reminiscent of Peppermint. The major difference is that Spearmint oil is sweeter, and not quite as harsh.