SPEARMINT (Mentha spicata, M. spicata var. crispa, M. viridis)
Produced in the USA, Morocco, North Africa and European Mediterranean countries, steam distilled from the leaves and flowering tops.
SAFETY: Safe at normal dosage. Considered safe for children, dilute to <1%. Reduces milk production in lactating mothers. Classification: ketone monoterpene
USAGE HISTORY: Used by ancient Egyptian, Greek, Roman physicians, And in Europe during the middle ages. Also used by Native American herbal medicine.
PROPERTIES:
- Internal-oral, suppository; topical; inhalation
- Relieves local pain, headaches, migraines, aching muscles, menstrual cramps, nerve pain (Local anesthetic, analgesic, antispasmodic)
- Reduces excess mucus, opens sinuses and breathing passages, helps asthma, sinusitis, all respiratory problems (Decongestant, expectorant)
- Digestive tonic, aids colic, gas pain, nausea, vomiting, bad breath, hiccups, liver ailments (Antiseptic, antitoxic, aperitive, chologogue, choleretic, digestive, hepatic, carminative)
- Relieves itching, acne, skin inflamation, wounds, sores, tired or congested skin (Cicatrizant, stimulant, diurestic, antipruritic)
- Repels mice and rodents, insects
- Increases libido in males and females, balances sexuality
- Systems: Immune, integumentary, muscular-skeletal, reproductive, nervous, digestive
PERFUME NOTE: Top note
EMOTIONAL/SPIRITUAL:
- Enhances access to a childlike, innocent state of mind
- Increases strength and endurance, mental clarity and focus, memory, and senses
- Increases and enhances communication
- Chakra: