Organic Spearmint Leaves
Botanical Name: Mentha Spicata
From: USA
Benefits:
1. Promote digestive health: Spearmint contains carvone, which has been shown to relieve digestive symptoms, such as nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and bloating.
2. Powerful antioxidants: Spearmint contains a large number of antioxidant compounds (rosmarinic acid, flavones), which help protect against and repair damage caused by free radicals, which are harmful molecules that can lead to oxidative stress.
3. Fight against bacteria: Spearmint has antibacterial activity against several types of harmful bacteria, including bacteria that cause foodborne illnesses.
4. Treat arthritis: Spearmint has shown beneficial effects on arthritis pain in both human and animal studies. Additionally, tea made from this herb may help reduce stiffness and disability caused by arthritis.
Avoid: Do not use it during pregnancy.