Spearmint is a sweet, refreshing herb used as a flavoring agent worldwide. It is commonly used in gums, confectionery, and dental products for its minty flavor and breath-freshening ability. Spearmint is very different from peppermint, making it a milder option for both cooking and skin applications. In cooking, spearmint is often added to salads, drinks, and desserts, but it can also be used successfully in homemade salad dressings and marinades.

Key benefits:

• A sweet, minty food flavouring.
• Can be added to salads, drinks, desserts, salad dressings and marinades.
• Blends perfectly with lavender, rosemary, basil, peppermint and eucalyptus essential oils.
• A milder option for those who find peppermint essential oil too strong.

Applications

• Add one drop of spearmint oil to desserts, drinks, salads or appetizers.
• Make your own refreshing mint lemonade by mixing juicy lemons, water, sugar with a drop of spearmint essential oil.
• Add a new flavorful note to your favorite chocolate chip cookie recipe by adding one drop of spearmint oil to the batter.

How to use

• Diffuse for an uplifting aroma.
• Apply to toothbrush before brushing your teeth for fresh breath.
• Add a drop to your shower for a refreshing aroma.
• Massage on the heart, on the soles of the feet, or on the back of the neck in situations of stress and tension.

Application Tips

Topical Use: Apply one to two drops to desired area. Dilute with doTERRA Fractionated Coconut Oil to minimize skin sensitivity. Aromatic Use: Use three to four drops in a diffuser of your choice.

Contraindications

Possible skin sensitivity. Keep out of reach of children. If pregnant, nursing or under medical care, consult a physician. Avoid contact with eyes, inner ears and sensitive areas. Avoid sunlight or UV rays for up to 12 hours after applying the product.