Doterra Spearmint Essential Oil

Description

Named for its spear-shaped leaves, the spearmint plant grows in slender spikes just 30cm tall and forms small clusters of white, pink or purple flowers. These blossoms require extended exposure to sunlight before they can be harvested, but once they are ready, they are carefully steam distilled to release the aromatic organic compounds used to create Spearmint essential oil.

Spearmint has been widely used as a refreshing additive in gums, candies and dental products, but the fresh, minty and sweet aromas of Spearmint essential oil have traditionally been used in aromatherapy to ease digestive discomfort, reduce common cold symptoms and soothe and calm the nerves.

Uses

Inhalation: Traditionally used in Aromatherapy to:

• Relieve intestinal gas
• Decrease flatulence/ carminative
• Reduce abdominal spasm
• Relieve digestive discomfort
• Soothe and calm nerves
• Relieve symptoms of stress
• Reduce common cold symptoms

Topical: Traditionally used in Aromatherapy to:

• Decrease intestinal gas
• Reduce flatulence/carminative
• Relieve abdominal spasm
• Relieve digestive discomfort
• Soothe and calm nerves
• Decrease symptoms of stress

Oral: Traditionally used in Western herbal medicine to:

• Decrease colic (gas pain)
• Decrease intestinal gas
• Reduce flatulence/ carminative
• Relieve abdominal spasm
• Relieve digestive discomfort
• Reduce nausea

This product is on Australia’s Register of Therapeutic Goods (ARTG), ID#357192.

Primary Benefits

The fresh, sweet and minty aromas of therapeutic Spearmint essential oil can help provide relief from digestive discomfort and can calm and comfort body and mind.

Aromatic Description

Sweet, minty, fresh

Plant Part

Flower

Extraction Method

Steam distillation

Main Components

Carvone, limonene

Directions for Use

Adults only. For inhalation and topical use only.

Inhalation Use:

• Add 1 - 6 drops in a vaporiser and inhale deeply
• Add 5 – 12 drops to a bowl of hot water and inhale deeply
• Apply 1-6 drops onto a tissue, hold near nose and inhale
• Note: Use up to 3 times per day.

Topical Use:

• Dilute 1-2 drops of oil with 5mL of carrier oil. Apply to affected area up to 3 times per day.

Cautions

Keep out of reach of children. Possible skin sensitivity. Avoid contact with eyes, inner ears, and sensitive areas. If you are pregnant, nursing, or under a doctor’s care, consult your physician.