What is Spearmint used for?+
Spearmint is best known for hormonal balance. Take consistently for 1–3 cycles — daily tea, tincture, or capsule.
What's the best way to prepare Spearmint?+
Spearmint can be prepared as tea, infusion, tincture, and culinary. For leaves and flowers, an infusion (steep in just-boiled water, covered) is best. For roots, barks, and seeds, a decoction (simmer for 20–30 minutes) is needed to extract the actives. Tinctures and capsules are convenient when you don't want to brew.
How much Spearmint should I take?+
1 tsp dried per cup; 1 tbsp fresh
What forms does Spearmint come in?+
Spearmint is sold as whole leaves, tea, and fresh. Whole dried herb is the most economical and lets you brew tea; tincture is convenient for daily use and travel; capsules are easiest if you don't like the taste.
How should I store Spearmint?+
Airtight; dried 1 yr
Is Spearmint safe for pets?+
Spearmint is generally safe around pets. Small amounts safe As always, larger medicinal doses should be cleared with your vet.
Where does Spearmint come from?+
Leaves; Middle East, USA
What are the energetics of Spearmint?+
In traditional herbal systems like Ayurveda and Chinese medicine, Spearmint is considered cool and dry. Energetics describe how an herb feels in the body — cooling or warming, drying or moistening. They help match the herb to the person and the season.
