Spearmint essential oil

El peppermint essential oilAlso known as essential oil of Peppermint (mint), asanda, mint, river tea, yerba buena from the fields, is a 100% pure and natural oil, obtained by steam distillation. 

Peppermint oil is an oil that blends well with many essential oils, especially basil, bergamot, eucalyptus, jasmine, lavender, and rosemary.

Peppermint essential oil properties

• Antiseptic
• Anti-inflammatory
• Soothing
• Digestive tonic

What is peppermint essential oil good for?

• Skin problems especially in case of skin with high sebum secretion (oily skin);
• Headaches;
• Digestive problems (used diluted in a carrier oil to massage the abdomen);
• Respiratory problems;
• Cold symptoms.

Its use in aromatherapySpearmint essential oil is said to help reduce nasal congestion caused by excessive accumulation of phlegm and mucus in the nose and throat, thus promoting easier breathing. 

It has a revitalizing and energy-inducing action in the body by contributing to the improvement of mood, concentration and energizing the skin. 

Its fresh and restorative fragrance helps elevate mood and comfort emotional stress.

¿Which is the difference between Spearmint and Wild Mint?

Although they are very similar, Spearmint (Spearmint) essential oil and Wild Mint essential oil differ as follows:

• Spearmint Essential Oil obtained by steam distillation of the blooming tops de Mentha spicata (Spearmint). Also Known As PEPPERMINT, has narrow, elongated leaves with jagged edges. Its flavor is sweet and its aroma is soft and fresh.
• Wild Mint Essential Oil obtained by steam distillation of the leaves of mentha arvensis (Cornmint). Also Known As Mint JAPANESE EMBASSY, has larger, more oval leaves than spearmint. Its flavor is less sweet and more intense than spearmint, with a more pronounced mint flavor.

¿Which What is the difference between Spearmint and Peppermint?

When we talk about Peppermint and Peppermint it is important to bear in mind that they are actually two different plants. Nor is its smell similar. 

• Spearmint (Mentha spicata), popularly known as mint, peppermint or garden mint, is a species of the genus Mentha, an aromatic herb widely used in gastronomy and perfumery for its soft and fresh aroma.
• La Peppermint (Mentha x piperita) It is a hybrid obtained by crossing green mint (Mentha spicata) and water mint (Mentha aquatica). This essential oil is characterized by its intense, fresh and minty aroma. Peppermint widely used in aromatherapy, personal care products and in the food industry is known for its ability to relieve headaches, improve concentration and stimulate the immune system, due to its refreshing, analgesic and digestive properties

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Mentha arvensis - Cornmint