Spearmint (USA)

Mentha spicata

• Plant Family: Lamiaceae (Labiatae).
• Method of Extraction: It is steam distilled from the leaves of the herb.
• Main Theraputic Properties: Analgesic, Antibacterial, Anticatarrhal, Anti-inflammatory, Antispasmodic, Digestive stimulant, Insect repellent.
• Contraindications: Do not use if pregnant or breastfeeding. Do not use on children.  Avoid using on people with epilepsy, heart disease or fever. Do not use at more than 2% dilution on the skin or mucous membrane areas. Do not apply more than 1ml per 24 hours.
• Oil Appearance: Clear.
• Chakra: Throat & Sacral.
• Chinese Element: Earth & Wood.

 Spearmint is a hardy branched herb, the oil is pale olive to pale yellow in colour. It has a green, herbaceous aroma.