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There are
many who believe that peppermint oil is just too strong and use spearmint oil
instead. Mixing the two is another popular option.2 No matter your sensitivity,
Spearmint essential oil is gentler than peppermint oil, especially for
children. Although the oils possess similar properties, spearmint contains
lower amounts of menthol compared to peppermint oil.
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Uses of Spearmint Oil
The uses of spearmint
oil extend beyond the kitchen and the medicine cabinet. For instance, it can
also be used to help the mind relax or to instill positive emotions. I have
compiled a list of spearmint oil's specific uses below:6 , 7, 8, 9
·
Aromatherapy oil: Because of its menthol content, spearmint oil is often used in
aromatherapy to help alleviate fatigue, headaches, migraines, nervousness, and
even digestive problems.
·
Food ingredient – Oil of spearmint is sometimes added to baked goods, frozen
dairy, meats, beverages, and chewing gum. Note, however, that you are better
off consuming whole, raw foods than these processed ones.
·
Fragrance – This essential oil is added to certain types of perfume.
It is commonly mixed with other herbs like jasmine, lavender, bergamot, and sandalwood.
·
Ingredient in pharmaceutical
products – It is often added
to tooth powders, gargles, and toothpastes.
·
Bath oil – When added to bath water, spearmint oil can induce
relaxation and can cool you off by reducing your body temperature.
·
Massage oil – With its antispasmodic properties, spearmint oil can help
relieve muscle pain and even abdominal pain due to menstruation.
·
Insecticide – This oil can ward off mosquitoes and other insects. It is often
added to insect
repellents, creams, mats, and fumigants.
Composition of Spearmint Oil
Spearmint essential
oil contains hydrocarbons, alcohols, esters, oxides, and ketones. Its main
components include alpha-pinene, beta-pinene, cavone, cineole, caryophyllene,
linalool, limonene, menthol, and myrcene.10
As I previously
mentioned, spearmint essential oil does not contain as much menthol as
peppermint oil – only about 0.5 percent compared to peppermint's 40 percent.11
Benefits of Spearmint Oil
According to a study published
in the Journal of Essential Oil Research,12spearmint
oil's antimicrobial properties are obtained from its chemical
constituents: cis-carveol and carvone. It demonstrated effectiveness
against four bacterial strains (Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, Bacillus subtilis, and Pasturella multocida)
and fungal pathogens (Aspergillus niger, Mucor mucedo, Fusarium solani,
Botryodiplodia theobromae, and Rhizopus solani).
Spearmint oil's
antimicrobial effects were also shown in another study, published in the
Journal of Microbiology Research.13 It
highlighted spearmint oil's effect on Bacillus subtilis, Aspergillus niger, and
Candida albicans. The oil was most potent against Escherichia coli, and also
exhibited benefits as an antiseptic and preservative.
Because of its potent
antimicrobial nature, the use of spearmint essential oil can provide the
following benefits:14
·
Because spearmint oil has
antiseptic properties (due to the presence of menthol, myrcene, and
caryophyllene), it can protect wounds and ulcers from infection and even help
them heal faster.
·
It can help treat internal
wounds and infections in the stomach and intestines.
Apart from this,
spearmint oil can also:15
·
Help relax nerves and
muscle spasms due to its menthol content
·
Let excessive gas pass
naturally from your stomach and intestines
·
Alleviate headaches and
stress-related neural problems
·
Address menstrual
problems, such as irregular periods, obstructed menses, and early menopause as
it induces the secretion of the hormone estrogen
·
Stimulate nerves and brain
function, as well as blood circulation
·
Relieve common respiratory
problems, such as colds, nasal congestion, asthma, and flu
How Does Spearmint Oil Work?
·
Inhalation – Compared to peppermint oil, spearmint oil is milder and
can be used on children. Two drops can help treat respiratory problems and
stress.
·
Added to bath water – Add two to three drops to your bath water to help relieve
fatigue, fever, and muscle pain.
·
Massage oil – By mixing spearmint oil with carrier oils like almond oil
or evening primrose oil, it can be applied to ease body pains, menstrual pain,
and muscle spasms.
·
Topical application – Add a few drops of this oil to your skincare products and
it may help treat itching, athlete's food, dermatitis, insect bites, and other
skin conditions.
·
Taken internally – Ingesting spearmint oil can help treat digestive problems.
However, this should never be done without the aid of a professional
aromatherapist.
How
to use spearmint essential oil
Here are some tips
for making use of your spearmint essential oil:
- Mouthwash: Add 1 drop to 2-3oz of water. Shake well.
- Neck tension: Diffuse or dilute 1-2 drops and apply to area of pain.
- Courage & confidence: Diffuse or dilute and massage over solar plexus or heart.
- Healthy skin: Add 1-2 drops to bath or your favorite facial cream.
- Cooking: So many possibilities! As a start, try adding a drop to
some whipped cream for a great chocolate dessert topper. Or add to
my fabulous Chocolate D.I.P. It’s raw and you’ll never know that it’s actually healthy!
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