Common Name:

Spearmint

Botanical Name:

Mentha spicata

Short Description:

Spearmint is a sweet, cooling carminative herb used to relieve digestive discomfort, freshen breath, and gently calm the nervous system. It is milder than peppermint and often used with children or sensitive individuals.

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Parts Used:

Aerial parts (leaves and flowering tops)

Actions:

Carminative, mild nervine, antispasmodic, digestive tonic, cooling aromatic

Energetics:

Cooling, slightly drying

Body Systems:

Digestive, nervous, respiratory

Spiritual/Energetic Uses:

Refreshes and uplifts the spirit. Spearmint clears mental clutter, invites clarity, and brings a sense of lightness and ease to the mind and body.

Planetary/Dosha Associations:

Planetary: Venus and Mercury
Dosha: Balances Pitta and Kapha

Safety Notes:

Very safe for all ages including children. Milder than peppermint — a good choice for sensitive constitutions. Safe in pregnancy in culinary amounts.

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If spearmint's gentle, digestive properties resonate with you, these blends from our apothecary are a refreshing complement:

• Digestive Support Tea — A cooling, soothing blend with mint, fennel, ginger, and chamomile to ease bloating, gas, and digestive discomfort after meals.
• Calming Nervous System Tea — A soothing daily blend with nervine botanicals to ease anxiety and restore a sense of calm and clarity.

As always, consult your healthcare provider before beginning any new herbal regimen.