Herbs
Spearmint (Mentha Spicata)
| A.K.A.: |
Garden Mint |
| Part Used: |
Leaves |
| Properties: |
Alterative, Antiemetic, Antispamodic, Aromatic, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Nervine, Stimulant, Stomachic |
| Primary Nutrients: |
Calcium, Iodine, iron, Magnesium, Potassium, Sulphur, Vitamins A, B-complex and C |
| Primary Uses: |
Colds, Colic, Flu, Gas, Nausea, Vomiting |
| Secondary Uses: |
Bladder Inflammation, Chills, Cramps, Dizziness, Edema, Fever, Indigestion, Kidney Inflammation, Kidney Stones, Spasms |
Spearmint is a valuable herb that can be well tolerated by most individuals. It is an excellent herb for the gastrointestinal tract. Spearmint helps to settle an upset stomach by soothing the stomach and intestines and increasing circulation in the stomach. Spearmint helps to control vomiting due to morning sickness during pregnancy.
There is no toxicity in Spearmint so it is an excellent herb for even the severely sick.
- Excellent in treating morning sickness or vomiting in pregnancy.
- Relieves smooth muscle spasms.
- Gentle and effective for colic in babies.
- Can relieve suppressed pain or burning urine.
- Helpful for stomach gas.
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