“My leaves are spear like with a serrated edge. But I am much more gentler than my other family members. I am vivid green having an abundance of lilac flowers and it’s in these flowers that my essential oil is kept. I am found in the Mediterranean and throughout Europe and I have been around for many a long time…
Ancient Greeks bathed in my fragrance and to ease infections of the skin. In Medieval times, I was infused in drinking water to help stop the bugs from getting in.
I am a hardy plant but my essence is gentle. My therapeutic qualities, I am sure you will find essential.
Which Essential Oil Am I?
Here is a clue…
- I may help itchy, irritated skin with my soothing effect
- I may help clear acne, blemishes and decongest an oily skin
- I can help ease headaches and migraines alike
- Nausea and sickness are something else I can fight
- If you want clarity of mind, perhaps consider me
- Exam help and focus to allow you to see
- Chesty coughs, bronchitis, sinusitis and asthma
- Colic and flatulence and also dyspepsia
- And if you get hiccups on a Friday night, I can help make it all alright
- Nervous complaints like IBS
- Wind and indigestion, I can help make less
- Lift your spirits and ease mental fatigue
- Travel sickness I can help most certainly indeed
Which Essential Oil Am I?
If you haven’t already guessed, here is one more clue…
My leaves are enjoyed as a culinary herb, over potatoes, in a salad or maybe a stew.
I am Spearmint Essential Oil, Mentha Spicata.”
Spearmint essential oil is a safer, alternative to Peppermint. However, do not use if taking homeopathic medicine. This oil is safe for young and old.
Please, however, do be aware:
Essential oils are very powerful creations of nature. Less is often more. Please do gain the advice of a reputable professional before you take off the lid of any essential oil.
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