Plant Part: Leaf (Cut & Sifted)

Package Size: 1 oz Pouch

Flavor Profile: Sweet, bright, crisp, herbaceous, and delicately cooling without the sharp menthol bite of peppermint

Overview & Traditional Uses

Celebrated since classical antiquity across ancient Greece, Rome, and traditional Mediterranean folk herbalism, Spearmint is the softer, sweeter sister of the mint family. Revered in ancient mythology (associated with the nymph Minthe) and historically used to scent bathwaters, freshen dining tables, and preserve milk, Spearmint owes its gentle, uplifting aroma primarily to the naturally sweet monoterpene carvone rather than menthol. Packed with rosmarinic acid, flavonoids, and volatile aromatic oils, Spearmint is steeped daily to soothe sluggish digestion, sharpen mental focus, and promote hormonal balance.

• Gentle Digestive Comfort & Ease: A classic aromatic carminative traditionally brewed to calm upset stomachs, ease bloating and gas, relax digestive spasms, and soothe mild nausea without aggravating acid-sensitive bellies.

• Metaphysical & Folklore Uses: Ruled by Venus and the Water element (with strong Mercury clarity associations). Celebrated for attracting prosperity, clearing mental fog, drawing vibrant vitality, and facilitating honest, sweet communication. Used in abundance baths, floor washes, dream pillows, and cleansing smudges to banish stale energy and invite sweet prosperity.

• Hormonal & Androgen Harmony: A beloved daily herbal infusion traditionally enjoyed by women to support balanced androgen levels, promote clear and radiant skin, and soothe hormonal transitions.

Brewing & Preparation

• Standard Infusion: Steep 1–2 teaspoons of cut leaf in 8 oz of freshly boiled water for 5–10 minutes, covered tightly to preserve the fragrant volatile oils. Strain and enjoy warm, or pour over ice with a slice of lemon and raw honey for a classic, revitalizing iced tea.

• Sweet Herbal Blend: Pair with green tea, red raspberry leaf, or hibiscus for a balanced, vibrant everyday beverage.

• Pairs Well With: Green Tea, Red Raspberry Leaf, Chamomile, Hibiscus, Rose Petals, Lemon Balm.

Precautions & Storage

• Precautions: Generally very gentle, nourishing, and safe for daily use. Individuals with severe gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) or hiatal hernia should use mints with personal discretion, though spearmint is significantly gentler than peppermint. Consult your healthcare provider prior to use if pregnant, nursing, or managing specific hormonal therapies.

• Storage: Store sealed in an airtight pouch or glass jar in a cool, dark, dry pantry away from heat and direct sunlight to protect its bright green leaf color and sweet essential oils.

(These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.)