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

TypeDossage
Spearmint Infusion1 cup 2-3 x daily

Spearmint Reference Information

Latin NameMentha spicata
Other Names
Part UsedHerb
Herb FormsEssential oil, teabag, bulk herb.
AffectsDigestive system
CautionsNone noted.
Botanical InfoAn aromatic perennial Mint family member with creeping rootstocks and small pink, purplish, or white flowers.
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