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Is Mentha Spicata Herb Oil vegetarian?

Mentha Spicata Herb Oil

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Mentha Spicata Herb Oil (Spearmint Oil) is an essential oil obtained from the herb of spearmint, Mentha spicata (syn. Mentha viridis), family Lamiaceae. It contains carvone (more than 50%), limonene, and pinene as major components.

Also known as Spearmint Oil
INCI name Mentha Spicata Herb Oil
CAS number 84696-51-5
EC number 283-656-2
CosIng ID 40394
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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