This botanical profile is part of the Star Naturals Herbal Library.
Spearmint
Mentha spicata
Historical / Folk Use
Spearmint has long been valued in European and Asian traditions for its crisp, refreshing aroma and versatile use. The fragrant leaves were added to foods, teas, baths, and household aromatic blends for their uplifting scent and cooling presence. In folk practice, spearmint symbolized clarity, freshness, and alertness.
Energetics
Traditionally described as:
• Cooling and light
• Sweet and aromatic
• Refreshing and crisp
• Clarifying in tone
• Uplifting and bright
• Invigorating and lively
How Star Naturals
uses this botanical
Spearmint essential oil appears in our aromatherapy formulations where gentle refreshment and clarity are desired. Its crisp, minty aroma complements the other botanicals in the blend, contributing a clean and uplifting note.
Found in these Star Naturals formulations:
Research & Resources
The research summaries below highlight findings from scientific studies on compounds found in this botanical.
They are provided for educational purposes and do not represent claims about the effects of Star Naturals products.
Study 1:
In a controlled study of older adults with age‑associated memory impairment, daily spearmint extract supplementation was associated with improved working memory accuracy and some aspects of mood compared with placebo after 90 days.
Study 2:
A randomized clinical trial found that daily supplementation with a spearmint extract was associated with improvements in sustained attention and complex attention over 90 days in healthy adults.
Study 3:
Laboratory research found that spearmint essential oil was associated with reduced production of pro‑inflammatory cytokines in immune cells stimulated with an inflammatory challenge.
Study 4:
Research on mint‑family phytochemicals describes in vitro and human data suggesting certain extracts from this group may influence performance on cognitively demanding tasks.