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                        All About Spearmint

                        Spearmint differs than peppermint in that it has a high carvone and limonene content in its essential oil. In addition to being a good herb for nausea and indigestion, it is has also been used to regulate the menstrual cycle, reduce pain and inflammation topically, improve cognitive alertness, repel insects, in reduce respiratory complaints. It has also demonstrated impressive antimicrobial and anthelmintic potential.


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                        Fun Fact

                        The taste of spearmint differs from peppermint because of its significantly lower menthol content, giving it a much sweeter and delicate flavor.

                        Spearmint Research

                        Over 50 research articles have been catalogued on spearmint. It has shown in human studies to have an anti-nausea effect and the potential to improve cognition. Human studies have also demonstrated it may improve menstrual irregularity. In vitro studies have demonstrated antimicrobial, antibacterial, antifungal, anti-parasite, antioxidant, antihistamine, anti-inflammatory, and insect repelling potential. Click the button below for a detailed review of research.

                        Spearmint Research

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                        Spearmint Herb and Essential Oil


                        Latin Name: Mentha spicata

                        Family: Lamiaceae

                        Other Names

                        • Other common names: brook mint, bush mint, curly leaf mint, English mint, Indian mint, Morocan green mint, nana mint, our lady's mint, Scotch spearmint, spire mint, yerba buena, fish mint, garden mint, green mint, lamb mint, mackerel mint, pahari pudina, putiha, sage of Bethlehem
                        • Other Latin names: M. cardiaca, M. crispa, M. viridis
                        • Not to be confused with peppermint, which has a much higher menthol content

                        Plant Description

                        Spearmint is a mint-like herb with light green spear shaped leaves and light purple, pink, or white flowers; plant spreads rapidly and considered invasive in the Great Lakes region.

                        Herb Description

                        Leaves are prepared fresh or dried. For making a tea, steep 1 Tbsp of dried herb, or 2 Tbsp of fresh herb in 2 cups of boiled water for five minutes. Strain and drink.

                        Essential Oil Description

                        Oil is steam distilled from the leaves and tops. It is light, minty, and sweet.

                        Key Constituents

                        • Carvone
                        • d-Limonene / Limonene / Dipentene
                        • Dihydrocarvone
                        • Beta Myrcene
                        • 1,8-Cineole / Cineole / Eucalyptol / Cajeputol

                        Spearmint Recipes

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                        Colorful Mojito Recipes
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                        Green Hydration Smoothie
                        Minty Mind Opener Room Spray
                        Spearmint & Orange – Wake Up Water
                        Using Essential Oils to Balance the 7 Chakras

                        Therapeutic Uses

                        analgesic Analgesic / Pain
                        anti-fungal Anti-fungal
                        anti-inflammatory Anti-inflammatory
                        anti-parasite Anti-parasite
                        antibacterial Antibacterial
                        antimicrobial Antimicrobial
                        Antioxidant
                        antiviral Antiviral
                        Cognition / Neuroprotective
                        Common Cold Common Cold / Cough & Congestion / Respiratory
                        dandruff Dandruff
                        Digestive Aid / Nausea / Constipation
                        female health Female Health
                        insecticide Insecticidal / Pesticidal
                        Preservative
                        repellent Repellent
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                        Therapeutic Uses

                        • Absorption Enhancement
                        • Acne
                        • Alteratives
                        • Altitude Sickness
                        • Analgesic / Pain
                        • Anti-allergy / Anti-histamine
                        • Anti-asthma
                        • Anti-fungal
                        • Anti-inflammatory
                        • Anti-itch
                        • Anti-parasite
                        • Anti-pyretic / Fever
                        • Anti-smoking / Drug Addiction
                        • Anti-snoring
                        • Antibacterial
                        • Antimicrobial
                        • Antioxidant
                        • Antiseptic
                        • Antiviral
                        • Anxiety / Mood / Anti-depressive
                        • Aphrodisiac
                        • Astringent
                        • Athlete’s Foot
                        • Cardiac Health / High Blood Pressure
                        • Children’s Health
                        • Cognition / Neuroprotective
                        • Common Cold / Cough & Congestion / Respiratory
                        • Dandruff
                        • Digestive Aid / Nausea / Constipation
                        • Female Health
                        • Green Cleaning
                        • Hair Growth / Alopecia
                        • Headache Relief
                        • Hypoglycemic / Antidiabetic
                        • Hypolipidemic / Cholesterol
                        • Immunity
                        • Insecticidal / Pesticidal
                        • Insomnia / Sleep
                        • Joint Pain / Arthritis
                        • Male Health
                        • Mouth Cold Sores
                        • Oral Health
                        • Osteoporosis
                        • Preservative
                        • Repellent
                        • Sedative / Calming
                        • Skin and Wound Health
                        • Skin Burns
                        • Stimulant / Improved Energy
                        • Sunscreen
                        • Urinary System / Diuretic / Liver
                        • Weight Loss
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