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Mentha spicata
Thesaurus| Noun | 1. |  Mentha spicata - common garden herb having clusters of small purplish flowers and yielding an oil used as a flavoringspearmintspearmint oil - an aromatic oil obtained from the spearmint plantmint - any north temperate plant of the genus Mentha with aromatic leaves and small mauve flowers |
mentha spicata
 spearmint spearmintRelated to Peppermint but with spearmint taste and smell. Pale violet pinkish flowers, square stem, hairless leaves and stem. Antiseptic, antispasmodic, stimulant. Used to relieve bronchitis, fevers, headache, gas (flatulence), calm nerves, stress, spasms, cramps, stomach pains, indigestion, nausea, sinus congestion, motion sickness, morning sickness, diarrhea, colds, flu. Helps stop vomiting during pregnancy. Gentle colic relief for babies. Mouth freshener- chew leaves. Makes a great tasting tea. Gives sensation of “cooling”, (opposite of cayenne) Helps treat cancerous growths and tumors.Mentha spicata
spearmint A perennial herb used as a carminative in tea. It may be of use for hirsutism in women due to anti-androgenic effects, with the caveat that it causes lipid peroxidation in the kidney and liver. Spearmint oil has antifungal activity, which is less than that of oregano, as well as anti-oxidant activity.Mentha spicata
Synonyms for Mentha spicatanoun common garden herb having clusters of small purplish flowers and yielding an oil used as a flavoringSynonymsRelated Words |