SPEARMINT OIL<br><br>100% NATURAL PURE<br><br>ESSENTIAL OIL<br><br>DESCRIPTION: <br><br>Botanical Name: Mentha spicata<br><br>Origin: India<br><br>Mode of Extraction: Steam distilled<br><br>Main Constituents: Carvone, l-limonene, pinene<br><br>Description: Clear Transparent Liquid<br><br>Appearance: Colorless, yellow or greenish-yellow liquid<br><br>Organoleptic properties: Characteristic spearmint odor and taste<br><br>Refractive index at 20 °C: 1.4820-1.4900<br><br>Specific Gravity at 20 °C: 0.917-0.934<br><br>Solubility: Very slightly soluble in water; soluble in equal volume 80% alcohol<br><br>Use: As a fragrance and raw material<br><br>Storage: Well closed in air tight containers away from sunlight and heat preferably in amber color glass containers.<br><br>Extraction: It is extracted by the process of Steam Distillation.<br><br>Chemical Composition: a-pinene, b-pinene, caryophyllene, carvone, 1,8-cineole, limonene, linalool, menthol (0.5% compared to the 40% in peppermint) and myrcene.<br><br>Essential Oil Information: Spearmint is a native of the Mediterranean area, &amp; is a hardy perennial herb that reaches about 1 meter (3 feet) in height &amp; has bright green lance-shaped, sharply serrated leaves &amp; pink or lilac-colored flowers. Unlike peppermint, spearmint does not contain high amounts of menthol. The ancient Greeks used it to scent their bath water. During the medieval times it was used to whiten teeth.<br><br>Oil Properties: Its aroma is similar to the peppermint oil, but is slightly sweeter and is pale yellow to greenish in color.<br><br>Uses: Spearmint Oil has many properties in common to that of peppermint oil.<br><br>Blend well with: Basil, Eucalyptus, Lavender, Rosemary and Jasmine.<br><br>Summary: Spearmint is an ingredient in several mixed drinks, such as the mojito and mint julep. It is used as a flavoring for toothpaste and confectionery, and is sometimes added to shampoos and soaps.<br><br>Precautions: This oil is non-toxic, non-irritant and non-sensitizing.<br><br>Our Essential/Carrier Oils are 100% natural and pure (undiluted/uncut) therapeutic grade.<br><br>APPLICATION: <br><br>No fillers, additives, bases or carriers added. These high quality oils are excellent for Aromatherapy, skin and hair care.