Spearmint is a favorite flavoring for tea drinkers because it has calming qualities, and good flavor. It is also an important ingredient in gum, dental hygiene products such as toothpaste and mouthwash. Spearmint is best used to treat a variety of digestive ailments. These include indigestion, gas, and colic. It also treats upper respiratory tract infections in children.
Common Uses
When used diluted in the bath, it helps with headaches, migraines, stress, fatigue, sinusitis, asthma, bronchitis, and nervous conditions. When used in a cream or lotion, it can help with itching. This is especially true in cases when scabs have formed. It also helps the skin and, to a lesser degree, acne.
Aromatherapy Uses
Spearmint is used especially in lung problems. Simply by smelling it you will increase, and sharpen your mental powers. Stuff your pillow or mattress with herbs so it works while you are sleeping. When using oils in Aromatherapy, it can help with headaches and migraines. It is also beneficial for nervous conditions, asthma, bronchitis, and sinusitis. Spearmint oil can act as an antiseptic, antispasmodic, insecticide, restorative, and stimulant.Â
Suggested Complimentary Herbs:
Spearmint oil blends well with Basil, Eucalyptus,Lavender, Rosemary, and Jasmine.
