spearmint

April 7, 2018

Cognition / Neuroprotective

Do you feel like your brain has gone on a vacation?  There are herbs that can help improve concentration and cognition.  Try some of the recipes listed below to help make studying more effective and work time more productive.  Also included are studies about dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.  Alzheimer’s is […]
April 8, 2018

Female Health

A variety of herbs have been shown to help with female health issues such as menstrual pains, menopause, and more. Recipes to Help with Female Health Blog Articles RESEARCH The listings of research below represent a compilation of scientific articles found on the topic, with a very brief overview description […]
April 19, 2018

Carvone

Carvone is a ketone found in caraway, dill, and spearmint. Many ketones can be toxic internally and topically.  Some can be convulsent, toxic to the liver, or neurotoxic in high doses.  Do not overuse or use for prolonged periods of time. Links to Plants Containing Carvone   RESEARCH The listings of […]
April 20, 2018

Menthone

Menthone is a ketone, as found in geranium, pennyroyal, and peppermint. Many ketones can be toxic internally and topically.  Some can be convulsant, toxic to the liver, or neurotoxic in high doses.  Do not overuse or use for prolonged periods of time. Links to Plants Containing Menthone   RESEARCH The listings […]
July 12, 2018

Spearmint (Mentha spicata) Research

Latin Name: Mentha spicata Family: Lamiaceae RESEARCH The listings of research below represent a compilation of scientific articles found on the species, with a very brief overview description of each article/study.  Research found is catalogued by therapeutic action.  This categorized compilation of research articles does not necessarily imply that there […]
July 13, 2018

Spearmint

July 13, 2018

Spearmint & Orange – Wake Up Water

Wake up to the fresh and invigorating flavors of spearmint & orange.  These two herbal pick-me-ups have been used as a folk remedy to help improve alertness.  In a few human studies, spearmint and orange have shown to help increase cognitive function and boost mood. Spearmint & Orange – Wake […]