Spearmint
Spearmint (Mentha spicata)
Other Common Names: Garden Mint, Common Mint, Lamb’s Mint
Family: Lamiaceae (Mint)
Parts Used: Leaves and aerial parts
Energetics: Cooling, slightly moistening
Taste: Sweet, refreshing, mildly pungent
A Gentle, Refreshing Herb for Digestion, Hormonal Balance & Relaxation
Spearmint is a cooling and aromatic herb traditionally used in Ayurveda, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), and Western herbalism for digestive ease, hormonal support, and mental clarity. With its milder menthol content than peppermint, spearmint is ideal for soothing digestion, easing tension, and gently supporting hormone regulation.
Key Benefits & Uses
Spearmint is valued for its carminative, hormone-balancing, and nervine properties, making it a trusted botanical for:
✔️ Digestive health: Relieves bloating, gas, nausea, and indigestion
✔️ Hormonal balance: Traditionally used to help regulate androgens, beneficial for PCOS support
✔️ Cognitive function & focus: Supports mental clarity and alertness without overstimulation
✔️ Relaxation & stress relief: Gently calming for the nervous system without sedation
✔️ Respiratory health: Opens airways and soothes sore throats and mild congestion
✔️ Oral & gum health: Naturally freshens breath and supports gum health
How to Use
🌿 Tea/Infusion: Steep dried spearmint leaves for a cooling, digestive-supporting tea
🌿 Tincture: A concentrated extract for digestive and cognitive support
🌿 Capsules: A convenient option for hormone and gut health
🌿 Herbal Blends: Pairs well with lemon balm, chamomile, or licorice for a gentle wellness tea
🌿 Aromatherapy & Herbal Steam: Use in facial steams or diffusions for relaxation
🌿 Culinary Use: Add fresh or dried spearmint to herbal syrups, desserts, or summer beverages
Sustainability & Sourcing
At Soulshine Wellness Co., we ensure our spearmint is organically and sustainably cultivated, preserving its aromatic potency and gentle healing properties.
Safety & Considerations
⚠️ Gentler than peppermint, making it ideal for those sensitive to strong menthol herbs
⚠️ May lower excess androgens, making it useful for PCOS support but not ideal for those needing higher testosterone levels
⚠️ Generally safe for all ages and during pregnancy in moderation
⚠️ Best consumed between meals, as it can slightly reduce iron absorption when taken with food
Spearmint (Mentha spicata)
Other Common Names: Garden Mint, Common Mint, Lamb’s Mint
Family: Lamiaceae (Mint)
Parts Used: Leaves and aerial parts
Energetics: Cooling, slightly moistening
Taste: Sweet, refreshing, mildly pungent
A Gentle, Refreshing Herb for Digestion, Hormonal Balance & Relaxation
Spearmint is a cooling and aromatic herb traditionally used in Ayurveda, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), and Western herbalism for digestive ease, hormonal support, and mental clarity. With its milder menthol content than peppermint, spearmint is ideal for soothing digestion, easing tension, and gently supporting hormone regulation.
Key Benefits & Uses
Spearmint is valued for its carminative, hormone-balancing, and nervine properties, making it a trusted botanical for:
✔️ Digestive health: Relieves bloating, gas, nausea, and indigestion
✔️ Hormonal balance: Traditionally used to help regulate androgens, beneficial for PCOS support
✔️ Cognitive function & focus: Supports mental clarity and alertness without overstimulation
✔️ Relaxation & stress relief: Gently calming for the nervous system without sedation
✔️ Respiratory health: Opens airways and soothes sore throats and mild congestion
✔️ Oral & gum health: Naturally freshens breath and supports gum health
How to Use
🌿 Tea/Infusion: Steep dried spearmint leaves for a cooling, digestive-supporting tea
🌿 Tincture: A concentrated extract for digestive and cognitive support
🌿 Capsules: A convenient option for hormone and gut health
🌿 Herbal Blends: Pairs well with lemon balm, chamomile, or licorice for a gentle wellness tea
🌿 Aromatherapy & Herbal Steam: Use in facial steams or diffusions for relaxation
🌿 Culinary Use: Add fresh or dried spearmint to herbal syrups, desserts, or summer beverages
Sustainability & Sourcing
At Soulshine Wellness Co., we ensure our spearmint is organically and sustainably cultivated, preserving its aromatic potency and gentle healing properties.
Safety & Considerations
⚠️ Gentler than peppermint, making it ideal for those sensitive to strong menthol herbs
⚠️ May lower excess androgens, making it useful for PCOS support but not ideal for those needing higher testosterone levels
⚠️ Generally safe for all ages and during pregnancy in moderation
⚠️ Best consumed between meals, as it can slightly reduce iron absorption when taken with food
Spearmint (Mentha spicata)
Other Common Names: Garden Mint, Common Mint, Lamb’s Mint
Family: Lamiaceae (Mint)
Parts Used: Leaves and aerial parts
Energetics: Cooling, slightly moistening
Taste: Sweet, refreshing, mildly pungent
A Gentle, Refreshing Herb for Digestion, Hormonal Balance & Relaxation
Spearmint is a cooling and aromatic herb traditionally used in Ayurveda, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), and Western herbalism for digestive ease, hormonal support, and mental clarity. With its milder menthol content than peppermint, spearmint is ideal for soothing digestion, easing tension, and gently supporting hormone regulation.
Key Benefits & Uses
Spearmint is valued for its carminative, hormone-balancing, and nervine properties, making it a trusted botanical for:
✔️ Digestive health: Relieves bloating, gas, nausea, and indigestion
✔️ Hormonal balance: Traditionally used to help regulate androgens, beneficial for PCOS support
✔️ Cognitive function & focus: Supports mental clarity and alertness without overstimulation
✔️ Relaxation & stress relief: Gently calming for the nervous system without sedation
✔️ Respiratory health: Opens airways and soothes sore throats and mild congestion
✔️ Oral & gum health: Naturally freshens breath and supports gum health
How to Use
🌿 Tea/Infusion: Steep dried spearmint leaves for a cooling, digestive-supporting tea
🌿 Tincture: A concentrated extract for digestive and cognitive support
🌿 Capsules: A convenient option for hormone and gut health
🌿 Herbal Blends: Pairs well with lemon balm, chamomile, or licorice for a gentle wellness tea
🌿 Aromatherapy & Herbal Steam: Use in facial steams or diffusions for relaxation
🌿 Culinary Use: Add fresh or dried spearmint to herbal syrups, desserts, or summer beverages
Sustainability & Sourcing
At Soulshine Wellness Co., we ensure our spearmint is organically and sustainably cultivated, preserving its aromatic potency and gentle healing properties.
Safety & Considerations
⚠️ Gentler than peppermint, making it ideal for those sensitive to strong menthol herbs
⚠️ May lower excess androgens, making it useful for PCOS support but not ideal for those needing higher testosterone levels
⚠️ Generally safe for all ages and during pregnancy in moderation
⚠️ Best consumed between meals, as it can slightly reduce iron absorption when taken with food
Spearmint (Mentha spicata)
✔️ Digestive health – Acts as a carminative (reduces bloating and gas), an antispasmodic (relieves digestive cramping), and a stomachic (supports overall digestion). Traditionally used to ease nausea, indigestion, and sluggish digestion.
✔️ Hormonal balance – Contains anti-androgenic properties, meaning it may help regulate androgens, which can be beneficial for hormonal conditions like PCOS. Traditionally used to promote hormonal balance and clear skin.
✔️ Cognitive function & focus – Works as a nervine stimulant (supports mental clarity and alertness), providing a gentle focus-enhancing effect without overstimulation.
✔️ Relaxation & stress relief – Functions as a mild nervine (calms the nervous system), helping with stress relief, emotional balance, and relaxation without causing drowsiness.
✔️ Respiratory health – Acts as a bronchodilator (opens airways), an anti-inflammatory, and an expectorant (helps clear mucus), making it useful for soothing sore throats and mild congestion.
✔️ Oral & gum health – Contains antimicrobial and astringent properties that help freshen breath, reduce bacteria, and support gum health.