Properties - Anesthetic (local), antiseptic, antispasmodic, astringent, carminative, cephalic, cholagogue, decongestant, digestive, diuretic, expectorant, febrifuge, hepatic, nervine, stimulant, stomachic, tonic.
Uses - Spearmint is not compatible with homeopathic treatment. The properties of spearmint oil resemble those of peppermint but its effects are less powerful. It has been used for asthma, bronchitis, catarrhal conditions, sinusitis, colic, flatulence, nausea, vomiting, colds, fatigue, headache, migraine, nervous strain, and stress.
Spearmint is used as a fragrance component, mainly in soaps and colognes, and as a flavoring ingredient in products such as toothpaste, chewing gum, confectionery, alcoholic, and soft drinks.
Blends with - The warm, spicy-herbaceous, minty odor of spearmint blends well with lavender, lavandin, jasmine, eucalyptus, basil and rosemary and is often used in combination with peppermint.