Spearmint – 100% Pure Essential Oil

Mentha spicata | Steam Distilled | Origin: India

Fresh. Clean. Invigorating.

Spearmint Essential Oil offers a softer, sweeter alternative to peppermint, with a minty, lightly fruity aroma that energizes the senses without overpowering. Steam distilled from the flowering tops of Mentha spicata, this oil is beloved for its bright, refreshing character and versatile applications.

With roots in the Mediterranean and a rich history across Europe and the Americas, Spearmint has long been used in teas, culinary traditions, and natural wellness practices. Its essential oil is valued today for both aromatic and topical uses, offering a gentle mint profile ideal for personal care, blends, and emotional refreshment.

Aromatic Profile

• Scent: Minty, fresh, slightly fruity
• Strength: Medium
• Note: Top/Middle
• Color: Clear
• Consistency: Thin

Botanical Information

• Botanical Name: Mentha spicata
• Plant Family: Lamiaceae
• Plant Part: Leaves and flowering tops
• Extraction Method: Steam Distilled
• Sustainability Status: Least Concern (IUCN Red List)

Common Uses

• A refreshing addition to diffuser blends for focus and clarity
• Used in massage blends (properly diluted) for its cooling, aromatic presence
• Popular in natural personal care, oral care, soaps, candles, and DIY formulations
• A gentler alternative to peppermint for sensitive users or child-safe blends

Emotional & Aromatherapy Notes

Spearmint Essential Oil brings a bright, uplifting energy to emotional and mental spaces. Often used to promote clear thinking and a renewed mindset, it’s ideal for blends that support stress relief or creative flow.

Blends Well With

• Minty & Herbal: Peppermint, Rosemary, Basil, Bay Laurel
• Citrus & Floral: Orange, Grapefruit, Lavender
• Woods & Resins: Frankincense, Sandalwood

Major Constituents

• (-)-Carvone
• (+)-Limonene
• (Z)-Dihydrocarvone
• 3-Octanol
• Methone
• 1,8-Cineole

Safety & Precautions

• For external use only
• Recommended maximum dilution: 1.7%
• May be a mucous membrane irritant in some individuals
• Avoid use near eyes or on broken skin
• Not recommended during pregnancy or lactation
• Keep out of reach of children
• Always perform a patch test and consult a trusted reference for safe dilution

Sustainability Note

Mentha spicata is listed as a species of Least Concern by the IUCN, indicating it is not currently at risk in the wild.

This is an exceptional quality Spearmint Essential Oil—pure, steam distilled, and carefully sourced. Whether used alone or blended with peppermint for balance, it’s a clean, bright staple for any essential oil apothecary.