Spearmint Fine Cut Dried Leaves

Description

Latin Name : Mentha Spicata

Origin Country: Egypt

Spearmint is the best known herb among all the varieties of mint, in the mint family. Its leaves have a mild, sweet fragrance and aroma. Spearmint is used either in its fresh or dried form for seasoning various delicacies.

• Spearmint tea is an excellent source of vitamins and minerals. It contains niacin, potassium, vitamins A and B6, riboflavin, folate, calcium, iron, copper, magnesium and manganese. Spearmint tea is also caffeine free and very low in calories, making it a great alternative to black tea or coffee.
• Spearmint tea is beneficial in relieving irritable bowel symptoms such as indigestion and colonic muscle spasms.
• The rosmarinic acid found in spearmint can bring relief to people with asthma because it is able to block the production of proinflammatory chemicals  Spearmint tea may help clear your stuffy nose when you have a cold because the menthol in spearmint thins out mucus and acts as a decongestant. It also soothes and calms sore, irritated throats.
• Spearmint tea can aid digestion and is especially useful in stimulating the digestion of proteins.

To make an infusion, place 1-2 teaspoons of dried herb in a tea infuser or teapot or mug for each cup of tea you intend to brew. Cover with boiling water. Place on the lid (or cover your cup with a saucer). Allow the mixture to steep for 10 'to 15' minutes or overnight. Then strain the tea and serve. Add if you want honey, milk or lemon wedge for flavour.

Spearmint and spearmint oil are LIKELY SAFE when eaten in amount commonly found in food. Spearmint is POSSIBLY SAFE when taken by mouth in medicinal amounts or when applied to the skin.

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