Spearmint Hydrosol

Mentha spicata

Spearmint Hydrosol is one of my favorite hydrosols. It's uplifting and smells fresh and minty.

I personally find it to be extraordinarily refreshing, uplifting and energizing without being as intense as Peppermint Hydrosol or the mint essential oils such as Peppermint or Spearmint. I keep a bottle in my fridge and enjoy misting it on my face when I'm hot or exhausted. I also ove it as a foot mist for tired feet.

Look to the citation from hydrosol experts Len and Shirley Price in the Uses and Applications section below for information on the potential benefits of Spearmint Hydrosol.

Botanical Name

Mentha spicata

Aromatic Strength

Medium

Shelf Life

Up to 2 years if stored properly (refrigeration is recommended).

Reported Properties, Uses and Applications

Len and Shirley Price mention that Spearmint Hydrosol possesses the following properties: "analgesic, anti-inflammatory, digestive." [Len Price and Shirley Price, Understanding Hydrolats: The Specific Hydrosols for Aromatherapy: A Guide for Health Professionals (London: Churchill Livingstone, 2004), 127.]

Sustainability and Conservation Status

Least Concern
Source: https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/164464/42395980
Last Accessed: February 15, 2026

To learn more about the conservation status of essential oil and hydrosol-bearing plants and learn how to use the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species, please refer to AromaWeb's Guide to Essential Oils and Sustainability.

Safety Information

Read AromaWeb's Hydrosol Safety Guidelines.

The hydrosol information and safety precautions provided within this area are intended for educational purposes only. Neither AromaWeb, LLC nor its founder take responsibility for how you use the information provided.

Helpful Sources of Information About Spearmint Hydrosol

Understanding Hydrolats: The Specific Hydrosols for Aromatherapy
Authors: Len Price and Shirley Price

Aromatic Waters: Therapeutic, Cosmetic, and Culinary Hydrosol Applications
Author: Amy Kreydin