We all are well aware of the health benefits of spearmint oil and its increasing demand in the market. Spearmint contains vitamins, antioxidants, and vital nutrients. Most people think peppermint and spearmint oil as the same but there is a little difference between them. Spearmint contains less menthol and is sweeter when compared to peppermint oil. Spearmint oil is a multipurpose oil and is used to treat various skin infections, headaches, and cold symptoms.

With so many health benefits and increasing demand for spearmint oil, most cosmetic products use it to increase their sales. So, in this article, we will discuss some benefits as well as the procedures to make this oil at home.

 PROCEDURE TO MAKE SPEARMINT OIL AT HOME:

People being very conscious about their health have started to prefer home remedies instead of using cosmetic products. Making your spearmint oil at home is simple.

1.       WASHING OF LEAVES:

The first step to making this oil at home is to wash and dry the leaves of spearmint. One must use only broad green leaves. It is important to wash your leaves thoroughly with clean water to rinse away all the dirt and mud. One must throw all the damaged leaves while washing and choose only fresh green leaves.

2.       DRYING OF LEAVES:

After washing the leaves, the next step is drying. One must shake the leaves to remove excess water or can use any cloth to soak the water on the leaves. It is important to ensure that your leaves are fully dried before going on to further process.

3.       MAKING OF THE OIL:

After washing and drying the leaves, now it’s time to muddle the leaves. One must use a spoon or mortar against a hard surface to crush the leaves. Muddling the leaves of spearmint oil will release some natural oil.

4.       TRANSFER TO JAR:

After the above procedure is done, now one must add all the crushed leaves into a jar. The jar must have an airtight seal, as exposure to air can spoil the plant oil.

5.       ADD SOME CARRIER OIL:

After completing the above process now it’s time to add a carrier oil to the crushed spearmint. Carrier oil such as almond oil, coconut oil, or any other oil as per your requirement is to be added to the crushed spearmint. But one must always make sure to not add too high a ratio of carrier oil.

6.       RESTING PERIOD:

After adding carrier oil, the next step is to keep the jar in a dark place for 24-48 hours at a normal temperature.

7.       STRAINING:

After letting the spearmint rest overnight, now it’s time to strain the oil with the help of a cloth. Using a muslin cloth will be best for straining.

8.       SEAL THE JAR AND STORE OIL:

Now that you’ve followed all the steps, your oil is ready to use. One must seal the jar to preserve the freshness of your oil and use it as per your requirements.

So, it was the above procedure to make this oil at your home. it is a very simple process and hardly takes 2-3 days to make your natural essential oil at home with so many health benefits. You can also grow spearmint leaves at your home.

                   

 BENEFITS OF SPEARMINT OIL:

1. ORAL HEALTH:

It is widely used in toothpaste, mouthwashes, etc because of its soothing minty aroma. Spearmint also has some antibacterial properties making it beneficial for your oral health.

2.       PROMOTES DIGESTION:

One of the best benefits of consuming this oil is that it boosts the digestive system. Adding 2-3 drops of spearmint essential oil to your drinking water will help you get rid of digestion issues.

3.       UPLIFTS MOOD:

We all often feel low sometimes, in such a situation spearmint is a great option for you. It has carvone and limonene which are considered to be great mood lifters. The soothing fragrance of spearmint oil helps to lift your mood.

4.       ENHANCE FLAVOURS OF FOOD:

Adding spearmint essential oil to your food is also one of the great options when you do not have fresh mint leaves at home.  most people dilute it on salads, mocktails, and desserts. It helps to increase the taste of food and is also considered great for digestion.

The above article guides you about the procedure to make this essential oil at home. One can easily make the oil at home and enjoy various health benefits. Growing spearmint in your home garden is a great option if you want to make this essential oil at home. It is also available in the market but many people have trust when they make natural oil at home. So, you can make oil at home by following the above steps given in the article.