Spearmint

Country of origin: United States

 

Notes:

Spearmint is a hardy perennial mint with bright green serrated leaves. Named for its sharp jagged pointy leaves, Mentha Spicata, aka Spearmint, was originally native to the Mediterranean but is now common worldwide. This mint is most commonly infused as spearmint tea and makes for an uplifting addition to herbal infusion blends. Spearmint leaf is also used as a flavoring agent in many culinary creations.

Spearmint has served as an important medicinal herb for thousands of years. The Bible records that the ancient Pharisees paid tithes to their Temple in anise, cumin and spearmint. The sixteenth century English herbalist Gerard quotes the Roman historian Pliny, "The smell of Mint does stir up the mind and the taste to a greedy desire of meat." Beginning around the fourteenth century, spearmint was used for whitening teeth, and its distilled oil is still used to this day to flavor toothpaste and chewing gum, although it is not as commonly used as peppermint.

Spearmint may help reduce symptoms of muscle spasms, stomach aches and IBS. It's leaves may contain antibacterial properties because of the essential oil menthol. It has also been used to help reduce symptoms of indigestion, nausea and headaches.

Ingredients: Premium Organic Spearmint Leaf