Specifications

Spearmint Oil is obtained by steam distillation of dried flowering parts and leaves of Mentha Spicata plant of Indian Origin.

Our spearmint oil is extracted from Mentha spicata (also known as Mentha viridis) of the Labiatae family and is also known as common or garden spearmint and spire, green, lamb, pea and fish mint. It has a similar aroma to that of peppermint oil, but is slightly sweeter and is pale yellow to greenish in color. Spearmint oil is extracted by steam distilling the flowering tops.

 

The main chemical components of spearmint oil are a-pinene, b-pinene, carvone, 1,8-cineole, linalool, limonene, myrcene, caryophyllene and menthol (0.5% compared to the 40% in peppermint). 

 

The therapeutic properties of spearmint oil are antiseptic, antispasmodic, carminative, cephalic, emmenagogue, insecticide, restorative and stimulant.

 

When your mind is tired and in need of stimulating and upliftment, then spearmint oil is the one for you, and although it has very many properties in common to that of peppermint oil, it contains only small amounts of menthol and is far less harsh on the skin and ideal for use in children.

 

It is very useful to deal with digestive problems including flatulence, constipation, diarrhea and nausea, as it relaxes the stomach muscles and also relieves hiccups. 

 

Furthermore, it helps with headaches, migraines, nervous strain, fatigue and stress, as well as for the respiratory tract; helping with asthma, bronchitis, catarrh and sinusitis. On the skin it can relieve the itching of pruritus and helps with acne, dermatitis, congested skin and sore gums.

 

Spearmint oil can be effective for the digestive system, for the respiratory tract, for a tired mind and for skin problems.

 

Description  :  Colourless clear liquid, minty taste, odour pleasant and characteristic.

Acidity  :  Complies
Solubility  :  Complies
Optical Rotation  : -58.2 ^o
Weight per ml  : 0.9193 gm
Refractive Index  :  1.4865
Assay By GC: 60.4 % w/w of L-Carvone Content.