Spearmint Leaf (Mentha spicata) Dried - 75g
Spearmint Leaf (Mentha spicata) Dried - 75g
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Use Spearmint for all its multiplicitous abilities - from being a cooking staple to easing pain and soothing irritated skin! Native to Europe and Asia, Spearmint is now cultivated and naturalised internationally thanks to its amazing versatility. Traditionally, its tea was used for digestive support and relief from nausea, bloating, and indigestion. It was also enjoyed socially to freshen breath and extracted for skincare and muscle pain relief.
♡ Why we love it: Spearmint is packed with active compounds like carvone, limonene, eucalyptol, flavonoids, and tannins. These give it the power to relax digestive muscles, easing indigestion, gas, bloating, and nausea. It soothes tension headaches when used in aromatherapy, and also fights microbes and fungus, supporting oral health and calming irritation or infections. Its anti-inflammatory properties eases muscle soreness and skin inflammation. All this, while being a beloved ingredient in cuisines from the Middle East to the Mediterranean. Spearmint is a best seller for a reason - it consistently proves its worth in every extract.
It can be taken as a tea or added to other herbal mixtures for flavour.
Size: 75g.
Uses
- Herbal Tea: Steep as a refreshing and soothing digestive tea.
- Culinary Ingredient: Add to sauces, salads, desserts, and drinks.
- Herbal Blends: Combine with other botanicals in tisanes or potpourri.
- DIY Skincare: Infuse in water or oil for toners and cleansing rinses.
Benefits
- Digestive Support: Traditionally used to ease bloating and indigestion.
- Naturally Calming: Helps to relax the mind and body.
- Cooling & Refreshing: Offers a revitalising aroma and flavour.
- Mild Antioxidant Properties: Supports general wellness.
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.
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