Spearmint Essential Oil 'Lamiaceae or Labiatae' the oil of CONFIDENT SPEECH
Spearmint essential oil is distilled from the leaves and can be applied neat (no dilution) or dilute 1:1 for children and those with sensitive skin when used topically. Use with caution during pregnancy. Avoid use on babies. Apply directly on the area of concern or to reflex point. Diffuse or inhale the aroma directly, take in capsules or in a beverage. Use as a flavour in cooking. Spearmint inspires us to gain a clearer mind & then to confidently express it verbally. If you're in need of this essential oil you may be hiding your thoughts, opinions and ideas, if using it with clients on the spectrum it's a lot less intense than peppermint essential oil. It promotes confidence in expressing yourself, it helps those who struggle with communicating clearly perhaps from a scattered mind. It helps us to become emotionally clear about what we want to say and then actually saying it. It may help us Emotionally: β’ A natural stress reliever. β’ benefits on fatigue. β’ helps improve memory function, good for young or old. β’ helps balance hormones, uplifting to the emotions. β’ helps you to become clearer about what you want. Spearmint helps us Physically: β’ stress related headaches, mental or physical. β’ lowers blood pressure, lowers blood sugar levels, β’ alleviates nausea, indigestion, flatulence, relaxes stomach muscles so good for cramps. β’ cooling & reduces swelling especially if due to muscle nerve pain. β’ for women with Hirsutism (often due to hormonal imbalance, drink 2 cups of Spearmint tea/water twice a day for 5 days research shows it worked by reducing the levels of male hormone Androgen in women. β’ anti-oxidant β’ anti fungal excellent for throat/chest infections Main properties: antiseptic, decongestant, digestive, nervine, spasmolytic. Chemical properties: l-Carvone, l-Limonene, Carveol, 1, 8-Cineole, B-Myrcene. Other uses: acne, bronchitis, headaches, focus, migraines, nervous fatigue, respiratory infections, sores, scars. Body systems: digestive, emotional/limbic, endocrine, musculoskeletal, respiratory.