| Most Common Name: | Spearmint | | Botanical
Name: | Mentha Spicata | | Also
Known As (other names): | Garden mint |
Spearmint - General description: Spearmint is originally from
North Africa but is cultivated all over the world now. Spearmint is named after
the spear shaped leaves of the plant. Spearmint's use can be traced back
to ancient times. The Ancient Greeks used spearmint to scent their bathwater and
for venereal disease while the Romans used it to prevent milk from curdling.
Spearmint was used in medieval times for oral hygene.
Spearmint
Properties, or Spearmint use in treatment of: | |
Antispasmodic | Carminative | Stimulant | |
Antifungal | | |
Spearmint
Constituents: | | Below we list
reported constituents of this herb. This may not be complete as continuous
research constantly discovers new constituents. Where possible we also provide
information about constituents and their application, effect and side effects,
if any. We do not provide information on the interaction between constituents.
We do not give quantities of each individual constituent as these vary
considerably due to region and climate. By comparing the treatments above with
the constituent benefits below some indication of quantities can be gained. | |
Essential Oil - See Spearmint
Essential Oil |
Flavonoids: Flavonoids occur (as white and yellow plant pigments
found almost as commonly as chlorophyll) as Glycosides or in a free state. In
plants it is essential for protecting plant tissue from UV radiation and acts as
antioxidants. As pigments it is also responsible for Autumn colors in leaves and
yellow/red pigmentation in flowers. Laboratory experiments have been
conducted on the beneficiary effect of Flavonoids on the heart and circulatory
system. Flavonoids are also used to mitigate stress, especially environmental
stress. Flavonoids are often used for their antioxidant effect against free
radicals. There are also strong indications that they have antiviral,
anti-inflammatory and anti-hypertensive properties but dosage has not been
determined which will obviously have a profound effect on their efficacy as a
component of this herb. | |
Rosmarinic Acid: A Phenylpropanoid
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Phenylpropanoids: A phenol.
Phenylpropanoids are therapeutically beneficial
and generally not toxic. Most Phenylpropanoids are analgesic,
anti-inflammatory and hypotensive
Phenol: Phenol is extracted from coal tar.
Phenol has an anesthetic and disinfectant effect on the skin but is very toxic
and must not be ingested. even in very small quantities phenol may cause nausea,
vomiting, paralysis, convulsions and respiratory failure.
Fatalities from skin absorption has been reported as well
as circulatory collapse. This product should not be used under any
circumstances. |
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Spearmint
Contraindications, do not use if: | | | | | | | | | | We
at Beneforce are certainly not experts in the use of every herb. In our studies
and research we do come across warnings that a herb should not be used in
certain circumstances or for certain conditions and ailments. Where possible we
will reflect these on our pages but cannot guarantee that for any herb our list
of contraindications are complete or valid. We urge that you consult an
appropriate and knowledgeable practitioner before treatment. |
Spearmint
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