Spearmint

 

 

Common names:

• Spearmint

 

Essential components:

• Menthol

 

Properties:

• Analgesic
• Antimicrobial
• Anti-anxiety

 

Summary:

• Spearmint, like other mints, helps with mucus decongestion and relieves respiratory pain. The main component, menthol, gives this plant the ability to decrease cortisol levels, which decreases stress and anxiety.

 

Uses:

• Herbal tea
• Essential oil
• Extract

 

Precautions:

• Spearmint could interact with sedative medication and cause extreme sleepiness.