Greek Spearmint Organic Essential Oil

If you are interested in buying larger size quantities we would love to receive your email at info@vessel.gr Greek Spearmint Organic Essential Oil Batch: E1001518 Download Datasheet E1001518 Download Datasheet E1001402 Download Datasheet E1001401 SPEARMINT Common name:  garden or common mint Other names:  lamb mint and mackerel mint Latin name: Mentha spicata (various synonyms: Mentha crispa, Mentha viridis, etc.) Botanical family:  Lamiaceae (Labiatae) Method of extraction: steam distillation Plant part used to extract the oil:  fresh flowering tops and leaves Cultivation method:  organic farming Area of origin: Central Macedonia, Greece Historical notes: Spearmint is native to Europe and southern temperate Asia and naturalized in many other temperate parts of the world such as northern and southern Africa, as well as North South Americas. First described scientifically by Carl Linnaeus in 1753,it has been used by the ancient Greeks in the bath water! Mint has been mentioned in the Bible and in the writings of the famous naturalist Pliny the Elder (1st century AD). References to mint can also be found in ancient Greek and Roman mythology, please see more in our Peppermint oil decryption. The Latin epithet ‘spicata’ in the botanical name stands for ‘spiked’ or 'bearing a spike' and might be a reference to the shape of the leaves of the flowers. Biochemical group : ketone Main chemical constituents : carvone, trans-dihydrocarvyl acetate, menthol, beta-bourbonene, cis-dihydrocarvone, menthone, limonene, sabinene trans-hydrate, cis-carvyl acetate, 3-octanol Colour:  pale yellow Consistency : thin Aroma strength : strong Perfumery note: top/middle Aroma : minty, sweet, strong, herbaceous, green, penetrating, warm Traditional Aromatherapy Uses: Traditionally in aromatherapy treatments spearmint is associated with the following therapeutic properties: anti-bacterial, anti-depressant, anti-emetic, anti-fungal, anti-microbial, anti-spasmodic, anti-septic,  carminative, cephalic, cholagogue, digestive stimulant, digestive tonic, hepatic, insecticidal, restorative, stimulant, stomachic, uplifting. studies suggest that at low concentration spearmint might be anti-inflammatory Qualified aromatherapists may use spearmint essential oil for common complaints such as: skin care: acne, congested skin but rarely used (spearmint extracts are traditionally associated with toothpastes and chewing gum, its aroma synonymous with such products) digestive issues such as nausea, bloating and flatulence, indigestion and hepatobiliary disorders; might help with hiccups nervous system and emotional issues such as irritability, fatigue, stress, lethargy, depression, lack of focus, mental/emotional confusion, exhaustion; gentle stimulant, promotes alertness / focus respiratory system problems such as sinus congestion and associated headache, catarrh others How we use it: Inhalation / Vapourisation: - Vapourise a couple of drops or use in an aroma inhaler for stress and stress-