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.