DESCRIPTION
This essential oil is extracted from Mentha of the Labiatae family that is also called common or garden spearmint and spire, green, lamb, pea and fish mint. This oil is gentler to use with children and highly useful for digestive system and helps to relieve flatulence, constipation, vomiting and nausea.
COMMON NAMES
Mentha spicata
BLENDS WITH:
It blends particularly well with Basil, Eucalyptus, Rosemary, Lavender and Jasmine.
CONSTITUENTS
It contains a-pinene, b-pinene, carvone, 1,8-cineole, linalool, limonene, myrcene, caryophyllene and menthol
USES
The oil is highly useful to deal with digestive problems such as constipation, flatulence, diarrhea and nausea. Further, it also helps with headaches, migraines, nervous strain, fatigue and stress. It is also used for various skin problems such as acne, dermatitis, congested skin and sore gums.