Spearmint
Spearmint is the sweet, gentle mint of the British garden. Its name comes from the pointed, spear-shaped tips of its bright green leaves, and its fresh flavour is softer and sweeter than peppermint.
At a glance
- Botanical name: Mentha spicata
- Plant family: Mint family (Lamiaceae)
- Part we use: Leaf
- Native to: Europe and Asia
- Character: Fresh, sweet and cooling
History and tradition
Mint has been used since ancient times. The Greeks and Romans used it to flavour food and scent their tables, and the Romans are thought to have helped bring it to Britain.
Medieval monks grew mint in their herb gardens, and by the 16th century it was a common household herb. Mint sauce with roast lamb remains a very British tradition.
Across North Africa and the Middle East, fresh spearmint is the heart of mint tea, a daily ritual of hospitality traditionally served after meals.
Where you will find Spearmint in our tinctures
- In DIGESTION, Spearmint brings a refreshing, cooling lift to the blend, alongside warming Ginger, sweet Fennel and the bitter Artichoke leaf.
- It also features in the Restore and Travel mini tinctures inside the Reset Box.
Did you know?
Peppermint is a natural hybrid of spearmint and water mint, which is why the two plants share a family resemblance.
Good to know
Spearmint is generally well tolerated. If you have acid reflux, are pregnant or breastfeeding, or take medication, please speak to your GP or pharmacist before use.
As with any herbal supplement, please speak to your GP or pharmacist before use if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication or have a medical condition.
Meet more herbs
If you enjoyed learning about Spearmint, you may also like Fennel Seed, Ginger Root and Lemon Balm. Or browse every plant in our blends on Meet the Herbs.
Blooming Blends tinctures are food supplements and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. Food supplements should not replace a varied, balanced diet and healthy lifestyle.
