Spearmint oil

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Spearmint oil is extracted from the herbs of the mentha viridas. There are many varieties of spearmint oil produced in large quantities through out the USA and China mainly for flavouring in mints, gum and chocolate. Therapeutically these oils may not meet the 'purity' and 'natural' qualities needed, try smaller distillers who specialise in this area,



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Scents

Top note


Uses

Aromatherapy, therapeutic, Pharmaceutics, Cosmetics, Food and Flavour industry


Major Growing Regions



China - Jul to Aug
USA (Far West) - Jul to Aug
USA (Far East) - Jul
Europe
Mediterranean
Russia

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Toxicology


Recommended Dosages and Quantities - Possiably one of the best guides around to learn more about theraputic essential oil safety in massage and aromatherapy is Robert Tisserands Essential Oils Safety Guide, in the back is a guide covering safety with most essential oils. disclaimer toxicology is a guide and consult a qualified medical practitioner on the dosage that is right for your.


Therapeutic Uses

Aids digestion, intestinal cramps, nausea, colic, flatulence and haemorrhoids.

Information on theraputic uses are only a guide and you should consult a professional manuals of aromatherapy for more information.

Value and Pricing

Produced in high volume and demands a relatively low price on the market compared to other essential oils products.



Also See

List of essential oils
Aromatherapy Oil

Resources

1. Books and Reports - Excellent resources

2 . Articles - Published information on Essential Oils

3. Discuss - Essential Oil Community Forums

4. Buy Spearmint oil - The Aroma Marketplace

References

I highly recommend the references used below. They have been invaluable in compiling this definiation of Spearmint oil and all the writers are experts in their fields. Oilganic has a comprehensive library of books and reports on essential oils.

2. The World of Aromatherapy, edited by Jeanne Rose and Susan Earle

3. Medical Aromatherapy Healing with Essential Oils, Kurt Schnaubelt

5.The Complete Book of Essential Oils and Aromatherapy: Over 600 Natural, Non-Toxic and Fragrant Recipes to Create Health - Beauty - a Safe Home Environment, Valerie Ann Worwood

 

Disclaimer
This information is just a guide and readers should consult their medical practitioner before using essential oils.

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