Uncounted Perks of Spearmint Oil

Regarding Spearmint oil

Spearmint, or Mentha spicata is a pleasant-smelling species of mint generally found in health-food products, toothpastes, mouthwashes, and cosmetics. The spear shaped leaves helped in its naming. It is often used in medicine for its claimed medical properties. They contains vitamins, antioxidants, and vital nutrients. The garden mint grows well in nearly all temperate climates. The plant prefers partial shade, but can flourish in full sun to mostly shade. This herb is best suited to loamy soils with abundant organic material and have a distinct aroma. The spearmint oil is best for enhancing focus, positivity and ventilate unpleasant scents.

Therapeutic benefits of enduring herb

From decades people are using Spearmint oil. This perennial herb has its origin from Mediterranean region. It has a great significance in medical terms and also used widely for curing the following:

• Digestive discomforts
• Skin Problems
• Headaches
• Whitening teeth
• Heal mouth sores
• Menstrual problems
• Nausea
• Relieve fatigue and muscle pain

Association with Peppermint oil

As peppermint oil is too strong and can cause skin irritations and other side effects so to give it a little gentle touch Spearmint oil took its place as have almost similar properties. This gentle mint oil is perfect for all skin types of all age group people.

Merits:

1. Have antiseptic properties and thus prevents wounds and ulcer infections.
2. Aid in curing sexually transmitted diseases
3. Help in treating internal wounds and stomach infections.
4. Provide nerve relaxation.
5. Assist in passing of excessive gas naturally from stomach and intestines.
6. Relieve common respiratory problems, such as colds, nasal congestion, asthma, and flu.

Its preparation

This aromatic oil is prepared by the process of distillation. Liquid from the flower tops of the plant is extracted and then purification is done by heating and cooling of the liquid. This oil has a pale yellow color and a fresh, herbaceous scent.

Composition of this incredible oil

Spearmint essential oil contains hydrocarbons, alcohols, esters, oxides, and ketones. It contains 0.5% of  menthol in comparison to 40% of Peppermint oil which make it best for several purposes.

Applications

The Spearmint oil have uncounted numbers of applications and uses and some of them are:

1) This is used as a massaging oil as provide relaxation and enhance peace of mind.
2) You can add a few drops to your bath tub and get relieve from fatigue, fever, and muscle pain.
3) Mix some drops in your cosmetics products like cream, lotions and get rid from itching, insect bites, pimples and other skin related issues.
4) Combine it with baking soda, liquid Castile soaps and warm water to get a effective antiseptic home cleaning paste.
5) Spraying the diluted form of the oil around the house, especially doors and windows helps in repelling ants and flies.

Important things to keep in mind

The Overexposure to herbal oils due to inhalation can induce headaches, skin irritations, nausea, and even emotional problems. Direct usage of this oil on the skin should be avoided and first need to be blended with other oil like coconut oil, olive oil or almond oil or else it can cause skin irritations, burning or photo sensitivity.

Apply only after medical prescription to know whether it will suit your skin type or not. The use of this oil must be avoided by pregnant ladies as it promotes the secretion of estrogen and potentially increase the possibility of miscarriage.