Spearmint
Mentha spicata
Garden mint, common mint
Lamiaceae family
Physical use
A sweeter and more gentle digestive enhancer than peppermint. It is antimicrobial and also helps reduce flatulence and muscle spasm.
Conditions
- Dyspepsia (non-ulcer)
- Chronic digestive problems
- GIT spasms
- Gastritis
- Respiratory catarrh
- Common cold
- Nausea and vomiting
- Morning sickness
Thermal qualities
- Warm
- Dry
- Pungent
- Sweet
Chakra
- Throat
- Solar plexus
Energetic use
- Cleanses physical body which vibrates all the chakras
- Soul attunement
- Eases fears and phobias
- Useful during mercury retrograde