Spearmint Herbal Remedies
Spearmint is a popular flavoring herb, used in cooling summer drinks, such as iced tea or herbal coolers, that has diuretic and diaphoretic properties. It has also been used for nervous dyspepsia. Spearmint essential oil is added to breath fresheners, candies, toothpaste, mouthwash, and drinks. Spearmint has a taste of SPICY, AROMATIC and a temperature of COOL.
Spearmint Proper Dose
| Type | Dossage |
| Spearmint Infusion | 1 cup 2-3 x daily |
Spearmint Reference Information
| Latin Name | Mentha spicata |
| Other Names | |
| Part Used | Herb |
| Herb Forms | Essential oil, teabag, bulk herb. |
| Affects | Digestive system |
| Cautions | None noted. |
| Botanical Info | An aromatic perennial Mint family member with creeping rootstocks and small pink, purplish, or white flowers. |