SPEARMINT ESSENTIAL OIL
A fresh, sweet and softly minty essential oil with warm herbaceous notes.
Botanical Information
Botanical Name: Mentha spicata
Common Name: Spearmint
Family: Lamiaceae (Labiatae)
Origin of Plant: Europe and Asia; widely cultivated
Method of Extraction: Steam distilled from the flowering herb
Note: Top
Colour: Colourless to pale yellow or pale green
Aroma: Fresh, sweet, warm, herbaceous and minty
About This Essential Oil
Spearmint Essential Oil is steam distilled from Mentha spicata. Its sweet, green mint aroma is softer and less menthol-dominant than Peppermint, making it useful where a rounded mint character is preferred. It remains a concentrated essential oil and should not be assumed suitable for children or sensitive users without age- and product-specific guidance.
Key Benefits
• Provides a fresh, sweet and uplifting mint aroma
• Creates a bright and revitalising atmosphere
• Adds a softer mint note than Peppermint
• Popular in diffuser and room-fragrance blends
• Complements soaps and carefully formulated body products
• Blends readily with citrus, herbal and woody oils
History
Spearmint has a long history as a culinary and aromatic herb. Ancient Greek and Roman traditions included mint in bathing, fragrance and household preparations. Its fresh flavour later made it a familiar ingredient in confectionery and oral-care products. Historical use of the herb does not establish that concentrated Spearmint Essential Oil treats digestive, respiratory, urinary or reproductive conditions.
Main Chemical Components
55% Ketones, 22% Alcohols
Aromatic Characteristics
• Fresh and minty
• Sweet and herbaceous
• Warm and softly green
• Bright top aromatic note
Aromatic Uses
• Creates a fresh atmosphere in diffuser blends
• Adds a rounded mint note to natural perfumes
• Complements soaps and household products
• Suitable for carefully formulated body-care products
Aromatic Profile
• Sweet, clean and refreshing
• Opens with bright green mint notes
• Softer-smelling than menthol-rich Peppermint
Blends Well With
Basil, Bergamot, Cedarwood, Eucalyptus, Grapefruit, Lavender, Lemon, Lime, Mandarin, Marjoram, Peppermint, Rosemary and Tea Tree.
Health & Safety
• For external aromatic use only; do not ingest or apply undiluted.
• Do not assume suitability for babies or children; seek age-specific advice.
• Patch test before first use; stop if irritation occurs.
• Avoid contact with eyes, mucous membranes and broken skin.
• Do not add undiluted oil directly to bath water.
• Seek qualified advice during pregnancy, breastfeeding or medical care.
• Diffuse intermittently in a well-ventilated space.
• Oxidised oil may sensitise; keep tightly closed and use fresh oil.
• Keep from children and animals; store below 25°C away from sunlight and heat.
