Spearmint

Ingredients: Spearmint essential oil (Mentha spicata - Twig flowering) 100%

Unlike Peppermint, Spearmint does not contain high amounts of menthol. A few drops in your bath water will have a refreshing effect while a facial steam of spearmint oil helps cleanse and tighten pores. It is commonly used for digestive support, emotional wellness and as an immune booster. It promotes digestion and relieves upset stomach. It supports healthy respiratory function and its refreshing aroma helps to clear the mind and uplifts mood. It promotes oral health and helps reduce stress.

Country of Origin: USA

Part of the plant used: Flowering top

Extraction Method: Distillation

How to Use: To create your own custom wellness, bath and body products. Choose any of Escents' scentless products or carriers and add 10-20 drops per 30ml or 1oz of product. You can also add 5-8 drops in an aroma diffuser to scent your space, deodorize and purify the air.

For topical application: Mix 4-20 drops of essential oil with 10 ml of carrier oil.

For local application: Apply to affected area up to three times per day.

For body massage: Apply once daily.

For Steam inhalation: Add 6-24 drops of undiluted essential oil to a bowl of steaming water/facial steamer. Inhale slowly and deeply for 5-10 minutes. Up to three times per day. Do not use essential oils undiluted.

Uses: Spearmint is beneficial for the nervous system, skin care, respiratory system, muscular system, digestive system and genito-urinary system.

Nervous System: Relieves headaches, mental exhaustion and nervous stress.

Skin Care: Helps treat acne, dermatitis, is great for detoxifying, relieves itching (pruritis, eczema, urticaria), softens and degreases skin, removes blackheads, cools skin, aids healing of wounds, sores, scabs and razor burn.

Respiratory System: Helps with symptoms of asthma, chronic and acute bronchitis, and all respiratory problems.

Muscular System: Relieves muscle aches and pains.

Digestive System: Helps relieve symptoms of gingivitis, colic, dyspepsia, flatulence, nausea (travel/morning) and stimulates appetite.

Genito-Urinary / Reproductive System: Eases menstrual cramps, aids with morning sickness, labor pain and delivery.

Keep out of reach of children. Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes. If contact occurs, rinse thoroughly with vegetable oil/water. Do not ingest. If symptoms persist or worsen, consult a health care practitioner. If you have epilepsy or asthma or are planning to use for a prolonged amount of time, consult a health care practitioner prior to use. If you experience nausea, dizziness, headache or an allergic reaction, discontinue use. If accidental ingestion occurs, seek urgent medical attention or contact a poison control centre. Avoid exposure of applied area(s) to the sun. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, do not use this product.