Spearmint Leaf (Mentha spicata) Dried - 75g
Spearmint Leaf (Mentha spicata) Dried - 75g
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Spearmint (Mentha spicata) is a cooling, sweet-minty leaf traditionally used in herbal teas, cooking, and botanical blends.
- Common uses: herbal teas, food flavouring and DIY infusions.
- Flavour and Aroma: fresh, cooling and gently sweet (softer than peppermint).
- Traditionally valued for: digestive comfort, refreshing the palate and supporting womens health.
- Also loved in: skincare extracts and aromatic blends.
Native to Europe and Asia, spearmint has long been enjoyed as a refreshing after-meal tea and as a versatile culinary herb. Its gentle mint profile makes it easy to drink on its own or blend with other botanicals.
♡ Why we love it: Spearmint is balanced in itself - flavourful enough to stand alone, but mild enough to work across teas, foods, and homemade tinctures. It’s a staple that earns its place through sheer versatility.
Size: 75g.
What compounds are present in spearmint?
- Contains natural compounds like carvone, limonene, eucalyptol, flavonoids, and tannins
These contribute to its minty aroma and flavour, and help explain its long history of use in both culinary and wellness-focused herbal blends.
Benefits
- Digestive Support: Traditionally used to ease bloating and indigestion.
- Cooling & Refreshing: Offers a revitalising aroma and flavour.
- Mild Antioxidant Properties: Supports general wellness.
- Skin-soothing (topical use): used in infusions for irritated or inflamed skin
Does spearmint support womens health?
Spearmint is commonly included in womens health herbal blends.
Some research suggests spearmint tea may support hormone balance in women, particularly in cases like PCOS, excess facial hair, or hormonal acne. If you’re managing a specific health condition, this should be approached as a supportive botanical rather than a treatment.
How to use
- Tea: Add 1-2 teaspoons of dried spearmint leaves to hot water, steep for 5-10 minutes.
- Culinary Use: Sprinkle into dishes or steep in syrups and beverages.
- Infusions: Use in oil or water infusions for homemade skincare.
For your safety
- Pregnancy Caution: Consult a healthcare practitioner before use if pregnant or breastfeeding.
- Storage Precautions: Keep sealed and store in a cool, dry place away from direct light.
About These Botanicals
This product is grown in an organic and regenerative fashion with as minimal use of insecticides, pesticides, herbicides and fungicides as possible, in certified organic fertilizer. The product is certified food grade. It is not certified organic. Suitable for Kosher, Halaal and Hindi diets.

satisfied with my purchase. instructions on use are easy to understand. will purchase again.
Ever since I drank the tea my face never breaks out, even when I’m having my period. It really regulates my hormones. I am so happy, I give it 15/10.
This tea really helps with balancing my hormones. I can already see how it is reducing the unwanted facial hair due to hirsutism, which also boosts my confidence. I hate my facial hair... thank you for the help, Essentialy Natural.
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