Spearmint
At a glance
Steam-distilled from the spearmint plant, mainly grown in the US and India, giving a sweet, fresh, green mint character milder and less cooling than peppermint.
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Category⚗️ Synthetic
OriginMentha spicata leaves, primarily the United States and India
ExtractionSteam distillation
Chemical familyMonoterpenes
CAS number8006-90-4
ProfileSweet, cool, minty scent softer than peppermint
IFRA statusRestricted -- see note (2026-08-27)
Cost tierLow
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