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Spearmint
Mentha spicata
Spearmint is a gentle mint often enjoyed as a tea and used in traditional after-meal routines and everyday comfort habits.
Botanical snapshot
Botanical name
Mentha spicata
Common names
Spearmint
Family
Mint family (Lamiaceae)
Part used
Leaf
Taste/aroma
Sweet, cooling, mild mint
Traditional uses
- After-meal comfort traditions (traditional use)
- Cooling, refreshing routines (traditional use)
- Everyday tea traditions (traditional use)
Traditional use is not the same as proven medical treatment.
Safety & considerations
- Spearmint is widely used as tea/food; discontinue if you notice sensitivity.
- If pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medications, or managing a condition, consult a qualified professional.
- These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This information is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.