Mentha Oils
SPEARMINT Mentha spicata
Key Properties
Introduction
Mentha spicata L.
Species
| Binomial | Mentha spicata |
|---|---|
| Accepted name | Mentha spicata L. |
| POWO status | accepted |
| Family | Lamiaceae |
| Genus | Mentha |
| IPNI identifier | urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:451162-1 |
| ISO standard | ISO 3033-1:2005 ; ISO 3033-3:2005 |
| EU-regulated allergen | Annex III, entry 362: Mentha spicata oil (spearmint oil) |
Source: Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/1545 of 26 July 2023 amending Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards labelling of fragrance allergens in cosmetic products, accessed on 22/09/2026.
Source: Govaerts R. (ed.), World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP), Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, accessed on 21/09/2026.
Source: ISO 3033-1:2005.
Source: ISO 3033-3:2005.
Source: Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 November 2009 on cosmetic products (recast), accessed on 22/09/2026.