Spearmint Essence
Description
SPEARMINT ( Mentha viridis)
Family: Labiatae / Lamiaceae.
Source: Flowery tops.
Fragrance: Mild mint.
General description and habitat:
Hardy, branched perennial herb. Native to the Mediterranean. Primarily produced, today, by the USA, Hungary and Spain. Russian sources use Mentha verticellata.
Principal constituents: Cineol, L-carvone, limonene, linalol, menthol, menthone, phellandrene, pinenes, pulegone.
History
History and folk use: Milder peppermint, especially pleasing to children.
Properties & Uses
General properties: Antiseptic, antispasmodic, calming, stomachic.
Uses:
| Acne, | Antidepressant, |
| Cleanser, | Colds, |
| Decongestant, | Dermatitis, |
| Fevers, | Influenza, |
| Sinusitis. |
Contraindications
None.
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