Spearmint

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Mentha spicata

Classification

  • Botanical Name : Mentha spicata
  • Other Names : Garden mint, Curled Mint, Fish Mint
  • CAS Number : 8008-79-5
  • Origin : Europe, Asia, North and West Africa, North and South America

Extraction Method

  • Parts Used : Leaves and Flowers/Buds
  • Crop :
  • Steam distillation
  • Physical Description : colorless to pale yellow clear oily liquid

Olfactory Description

  • Family : Minty
  • Perfumery Note: Top
  • minty, slightly fruity scent, softer than peppermint.

Chemical Constituents

Aromatherapy

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