SPEARMINT

(Mentha spicata)

    This perennial herb, also known as Garden Mint, Green Mint, Spire Mint, Sage of Bethlehem, Fish Mint and Lamb Mint, can grow up to 24 inches high and 24 inches wide.

Spearmint enjoys a shady location and will succeed in almost any soil but a moist situation is preferable. Harvest as needed.

    Take internally (extract, tea) for anxiety, biliousness, bronchitis, chills, chronic gastritis, cold, colic, diarrhea, dyspepsia, enteritis, fever, flatulent indigestion, gallbladder disorders, headache, herpes simplex, indigestion, intestinal colic, migraine, morning sickness, motion sickness, nasal congestion, nausea, painful menstruation, rheumatism, spasmodic colitis, stomachache and tension Spearmint sprigs can be added to drinks and fruit dishes as a garnish. It also makes a refreshing tea.