Botanical Name: Mentha spicata

Family: Lamiaceae

Country of Origin: USA

Part of Plant Used: Fresh flowering tops and leaves

Blends Well With: Aniseed, basil, cedarwood, cajeput, eucalyptus, lavender, lemon, lime, grapefruit, peppermint, rosemary

Common Uses: Acne, dermatitis, Sinusitis, asthma, bronchitis, catarrhal, headache, migraine, dyspepsia, nausea, vomiting, fever

Characteristics: Similar to peppermint though slightly sweeter, fresher and less harsh

Extraction Method: Steam Distillation

Healing Properties: Antiseptic, antispasmodic, carminative, cephalic, emmenagogue, insecticide, restorative, stimulant