Spearmint - Mentha spicata - ORGANIC
Latin name: Mentha spicata
**Price is per ounce (oz) for Bulk Herbs and Powders, Per Vegan Capsule, and/or Per 8 oz Organic Sunflower Infused Oil** Picture shown of what an ounce will look like packaged**
Harvested From: United States of America
History/Folklore: Spearmint has all the same functions as Peppermint/Bo He but milder. Below, is a copy of Pepermint/Bo He (can be used interchangeably when milder actions are needed).
Key Actions: Antispasmodic, Antacid, Antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Antitumor, Chemopreventive, Antioxidant, Analgesic, Expectorant, Diaphoretic, Relaxant, Sedative, Gentle Liver Tonic, Stomachic
Key Constituents: High Menthol content, Volatile oil, Bitters, and Resins. Essential oil (including Menthone, Methyl Esters, Pulegone), Bitters, Resins Peppermint oil has a large concentration of natural pesticides, mainly pulegone and menthone, Vitamin A and C, Iron, Potassium, Calcium, Magnesium, Manganese
Known Uses: This herb is known to help with Apetite Stimulant, boils/acne/cysts, chills and fevers, chlorea, colds/flu, Aids Digestion, Bad Breath, Diarrhea, Fainting, Headaches, Heartburn, heart palpitations, herpes simplex, insomnia, measles, menstruation pain, Morning Sickness, Nerves, neuralgia, sea sickness, nightmares, shingles, shock, sore throats, stomach spasms, toothaches, vomiting.
Eastern Energetics:
Temperature: Cool
Energetics/Flavour: Acrid, Aromatic
Meridians: LU, LR
Actions:
- Disperses Wind-Heat, Cools and Clears the Head and Eyes and Benefits the Throat
- Vents rashes
- Relieves Stagnation of LR Qi
- Expels Turbid Filth
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