Description
Spearmint is a perennial plant that grows 11–40 inches tall and flourishes in temperate climates. It is widely used in gums, candies, and dental products for its minty taste, and to promote fresh breath. Its sweet, refreshing aroma is cleansing and uplifting, making it ideal to evoke a sense of focus and positive mood. Spearmint is very different from Peppermint, making it a milder option to use topically on children and those with sensitive skin. In cooking, Spearmint is frequently used in salads, drinks, and desserts, but it can also be used in homemade salad dressings and to marinate meats.
Primary Benefits
- Sweet, minty food flavouring.
- Add to salads, drinks, desserts, salad dressings and marinades.
- Blends well with Lavender, Rosemary, Basil, Peppermint and Eucalyptus.
- A milder option for when Peppermint essential oil is a bit too strong.
Uses
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Add a drop to any dessert, drink, salad, or entrée for flavouring.
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Apply to toothbrush before brushing teeth for fresh breath.
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For occassional stomach upset, add 1 drop to 125 ml of water and drink slowly.
Cooking with Spearmint
Essential oils are very potent compared to dry seasonings, spices, or other flavouring agents, so even the tiniest amount can add a serious blast of flavour to your dish. When using Spearmint in cooking and baking, it is best to use the toothpick method – dip the tip of a clean toothpick into the essential oil bottle and stir the toothpick into your ingredients. After you’ve stirred the toothpick around in the dish, do a taste test to see if additional oil should be added.
Directions for Use
Diffusion: Use three to four drops in the diffuser of choice.
Food additive use: Dilute one drop in 125 ml of liquid.
Topical use: For massage, mix 5 drops with 10 ml carrier oil. For bath, mix 5 drops with 5 ml carrier oil. For perfuming, mix 1 drop to 10 drops carrier oil.
Cautions
Possible skin sensitivity. Keep out of reach of children. If you are pregnant, nursing, or under a doctor’s care, consult your physician. Avoid contact with eyes, inner ears, and sensitive areas.
LIME DESCRIPTION
Cold-pressed from the peel of fresh limes, doTERRA Lime essential oil is refreshing and energisingin both aroma and taste. Limes are frequently used in entrées and beverages for their fresh, citrus flavour. Lime is also known for its ability to uplift, balance, and energise. Due to its high limonene content, Lime is often found in facial and body cleansers for its cleansing properties and uplifting scent.
PRIMARY BENEFITS
- Can be used to add a zesty flavour to a myriad of recipes from savoury dishes to sweet desserts.
- Cold pressed from lime rinds to preserve its delicate nature and useful, potent properties.
- Its rich, citrus aroma changes the environment or atmosphere.
USES
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Add a drop of Lime to your favourite slushies, smoothies, and drinks.
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Add a drop of Lime oil to homemade salsa to give it an extra punch of flavour.
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Add a drop to your facial cleanser or shampoo for added cleansing properties.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
Diffusion: Use three to four drops in the diffuser of choice.
Food additive use: Dilute one drop in 125 ml of liquid.
Topical use: For massage, mix 5 drops with 10 ml carrier oil. For bath, mix 5 drops with 5 ml carrier oil. For perfuming, mix 1 drop to 10 drops carrier oil.
CAUTIONS
Possible skin sensitivity. Keep out of reach of children. If you are pregnant, nursing, or under a doctor’s care, consult your physician. Avoid contact with eyes, inner ears, and sensitive areas. Avoid sunlight or UV rays for up to 12 hours after applying product.
