{"id":30011,"date":"2020-05-18T09:31:19","date_gmt":"2020-05-18T15:31:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/blog\/?p=30011"},"modified":"2023-01-26T11:24:24","modified_gmt":"2023-01-26T18:24:24","slug":"spearmint-essential-oil-uses-and-benefits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/blog\/spearmint-essential-oil-uses-and-benefits\/","title":{"rendered":"6 straight up clever ways to use Spearmint essential oil"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;margin-bottom: 0px;margin-top: 0px;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><p>In the mint family, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/us\/en\/product\/spearmint-essential-oil\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Spearmint essential oil<\/a> can get overshadowed by its powerhouse cousins <a href=\"https:\/\/queue.youngliving.com\/softblock\/?c=youngliving&amp;e=prodmain&amp;t=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youngliving.com%2Fus%2Fen%2Fproduct%2Fpeppermint-essential-oil&amp;cid=en-US&amp;rticr=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Peppermint<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/us\/en\/product\/rosemary-essential-oil\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Rosemary<\/a>. But<span style=\"color: #1c3535\"><strong> we think it\u2019s high time Spearmint stepped into the limelight.<\/strong><\/span> Stay with us for some enlightenment on what makes Spearmint essential oil so special!<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\"><h2><span style=\"color: #1c3535\">What can Spearmint essential oil be used for?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Spearmint essential oil\u2019s benefits are nearly boundless. Hair care, linen sprays, diffuser blends\u2014you name it, Spearmint does it. Here are a few of our top tips for making the most of this mild mint oil (or as we like to call it: <span style=\"color: #1c3535\"><strong>the gentler mint<\/strong><\/span>).<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3\"><h2><span style=\"color: #1d3500\">Mellow out with a massage<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Spearmint is milder than Peppermint, so <span style=\"color: #1d3500\"><strong>it\u2019s a perfect massage oil<\/strong><\/span>. Try it on tired feet (or anywhere else you need it) with a dime-size amount of <a href=\"https:\/\/queue.youngliving.com\/softblock\/?c=youngliving&amp;e=prodmain&amp;t=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youngliving.com%2Fus%2Fen%2Fproduct%2Fv-6-vegetable-oil-complex&amp;cid=en-US&amp;rticr=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">V-6\u2122<\/a> per drop of Spearmint oil. Because its constituents are different from Peppermint\u2019s, it doesn\u2019t leave the same cooling sensation on the skin, but you\u2019ll still get a whiff of minty freshness.<\/p>\n<p>Explore these other ways to use Spearmint in a massage:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Make your own massage oil blend with the carrier oil of your choice and an herby combo of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/us\/en\/product\/basil-essential-oil\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Basil<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/us\/en\/product\/lemongrass-essential-oil\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Lemongrass<\/a>, and Spearmint.<\/li>\n<li>Use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/us\/en\/product\/relaxation-massage-oil\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Relaxation\u2122 Massage Oil<\/a> (Spearmint is in it).<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0Try this DIY cocoa-mint massage bar made with luscious, skin-lovin\u2019 ingredients like cocoa butter and coconut oil.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-4\"><h2><span style=\"color: #1c3535\">Keep it cool with CBD<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Spearmint and CBD are meant to be! Enjoy the best of both in<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/us\/en\/product\/cool-mint-cbd-oil\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> Cool Mint CBD<\/a>, which also contains Peppermint for an extra fresh experience. If you\u2019re new to CBD and don\u2019t know where to start, try one of these ideas: Add a dropper-full to your bath water or put a drop in unscented lotion and rub into your hands and feet.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-bottom:10px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"imageframe-align-center\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-1 hover-type-none\"><a class=\"fusion-no-lightbox\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/en_US\/products\/cool-mint-cbd-oil\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"NaturesUltraCoolMintCBDOil 1000MG\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" alt=\"Cool mint CBD, LMC3638\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271000%27%20height%3D%271000%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201000%201000%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271000%27%20height%3D%271000%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/2020-March-SM-Set-4-photo1_SM-Image_US-INSTAGRAM_SM-Image_US-e1589488048422.jpg\" class=\"lazyload img-responsive wp-image-30071\"\/><\/a><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:10px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-5\"><h2><span style=\"color: #1c3535\">Untangle a hairy situation<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Wondering if Spearmint oil is good for hair? <span style=\"color: #1c3535\"><strong>This Essential Oil is a great addition to many personal care products<\/strong><\/span>, and hair care products are no exception! We recommend adding it to your shampoo or conditioner for a wake-me-up scent during your morning shower.<\/p>\n<p>Here are a couple other ways to incorporate Spearmint oil\u2019s benefits into your hair care routine:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Try a stimulating scalp massage\u2014add a drop each of Spearmint and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/us\/en\/product\/tea-tree-essential-oil\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tea Tree<\/a> to a few drops of hair oil and rub into your roots.<\/li>\n<li>Use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/us\/en\/product\/lavender-mint-clarifying-shampoo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Lavender Mint Shampoo<\/a> and Conditioner to enjoy Spearmint along with lock-loving oils like <span style=\"color: #000000\">Lavender<\/span> and Rosemary.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-6\"><h2><span style=\"color: #1c3535\">Spray all day<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Can\u2019t get enough of Spearmint\u2019s fresh, uplifting fragrance? Then <span style=\"color: #1c3535\"><strong>you\u2019ll love it in this linen spray<\/strong><\/span>. Combining Spearmint with other cheerful yet calming aromas, this spray is simply sublime. To make it, put all ingredients in a spray bottle, shake, then spritz on linens whenever you want to set a happy atmosphere.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\">4 ounces water<br \/>\n2 ounces witch hazel<br \/>\n10 drops Spearmint<br \/>\n10 drops <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/us\/en\/product\/frankincense-essential-oil\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Frankincense<\/a><br \/>\n10 drops Rosemary<br \/>\n10 drops <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/us\/en\/product\/orange-essential-oil\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Orange<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-7\"><h2><span style=\"color: #1c3535\">Taste the refresh-mint<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A not-so-well-kept secret is that <span style=\"color: #1c3535\"><strong>Spearmint tastes as delightful as it smells<\/strong><\/span>. Try <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/us\/en\/product\/spearmint-vitality\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Spearmint Vitality\u2122<\/a> to punch up everything from your toothpaste to your famous lemonade\u2014just maybe not in that order.<\/p>\n<p>Here are a few recipe ideas to get you started:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Jazz up plain old water with a drop in your glass or water bottle.<\/li>\n<li>Make mouthwash in a pinch with 2 drops added to 1 ounce of water.<\/li>\n<li>Treat your taste buds to a fresh-tasting pesto using mint leaves, garlic, olive oil, and 1\u20132 drops.<\/li>\n<li>Add some zing to lemon vinaigrette with 2\u20133 drops.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you\u2019re ready to take your culinary creations to a new level of flavor, check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/blog\/spice-up-your-cooking-with-essential-oils\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">these tips for cooking with essential oils<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-8\"><h2><span style=\"color: #1c3500\">Use it in your diffuser<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Spearmint\u2019s light, bright scent pairs well with almost any essential oil, especially citrus oils. Try it in your diffuser with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/us\/en\/product\/lime-essential-oil\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Lime<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/queue.youngliving.com\/softblock\/?c=youngliving&amp;e=prodmain&amp;t=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youngliving.com%2Fus%2Fen%2Fproduct%2Feucalyptus-radiata-essential-oil&amp;cid=en-US&amp;rticr=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Eucalyptus Radiata<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/us\/en\/product\/cedarwood-essential-oil\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cedarwood<\/a> for a refreshing seaside scent. Whether you\u2019re packing your bags for an island getaway or wistfully looking out the window at home, you\u2019ll love how this diffuser blend <span style=\"color: #1c3500\"><strong>brings the beach indoors<\/strong><\/span>.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-bottom:10px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"imageframe-align-center\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-2 hover-type-none\"><a class=\"fusion-no-lightbox\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/en_US\/products\/spearmint-essential-oil\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"blog-6-straight-up-clever-ways-to-use-Spearmint-essential-oil_Beach-House-Diffuser-Blend_US\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"350\" height=\"622\" alt=\"beach house diffuser blend: 2 drops spearmint, 2 drops Cedarwood, 2 drops Eucalyptus Radiata, 2 drops Lime\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27350%27%20height%3D%27622%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20350%20622%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27350%27%20height%3D%27622%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/blog-6-straight-up-clever-ways-to-use-Spearmint-essential-oil_Beach-House-Diffuser-Blend_US-e1589487499482.jpg\" class=\"lazyload img-responsive wp-image-30064\"\/><\/a><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-9\"><h2><span style=\"color: #1c3500\">Spearmint vs. Peppermint: What\u2019s the difference?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Both Peppermint and Spearmint have classic minty scents and come from steam distillation of the plants\u2019 leaves and flowering tops. While you can substitute one for the other, they are far from the same.<br \/>\nDiscover what makes each of these EOs unique.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-2 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-one-half fusion-column-first\" style=\"width:50%;width:calc(50% - ( ( 4% ) * 0.5 ) );margin-right: 4%;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-10\"><h3><strong><span style=\"color: #1c3500\">Spearmint<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #1c3500\">Latin name:<\/span><\/strong> <em>Mentha spicata<\/em><br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"color: #1c3500\">Aroma:<\/span><\/strong> Familiar and sweet, like a stick of gum<br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"color: #1c3500\">Constituents:<\/span><\/strong> Carvone<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-3 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-one-half fusion-column-last\" style=\"width:50%;width:calc(50% - ( ( 4% ) * 0.5 ) );margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-11\"><h3><span style=\"color: #1c3500\"><strong>Peppermint<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #1c3500\">Latin name:<\/span> <\/strong><em>Mentha piperita<\/em><br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"color: #1c3500\">Aroma:<\/span> <\/strong>Bright and clean, like the herb from the garden<br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"color: #1c3500\">Constituents:<\/span><\/strong> Menthol, menthyl acetate<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-2 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;margin-bottom: 0px;margin-top: 0px;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-4 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-bottom:15px;width:100%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-double sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#e0dede;border-top-width:1px;border-bottom-width:1px;\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-12\"><p>Want to meet more of the mint family? Check out our guides on Spearmint\u2019s cousins <a href=\"\/blog?p=11254\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Peppermint<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/blog\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rosemary<\/a> next!<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-13\"><h3 style=\"text-align: center\"><strong><span style=\"color: #1c3500\">Which of Spearmint\u2019s benefits will you be testing first? <\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center\"><strong><span style=\"color: #1c3500\">Tell us in the comments!<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Nicknamed the \u201cgentler mint,\u201d Spearmint essential oil is light and bright and everything right. 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