Spearmint oil possesses antispasmodic, antiseptic, cephalic, carminative, insecticide, emenagogue, cephalic, stimulant and restorative properties.
Though it possesses a similar aroma of Peppermint oil, it has low content of methanol in comparison to Peppermint oil. Spearmint was used as an aid for vomiting, menstrual cramps, indigestion and flatulence.