Spearmint
Mentha spicata
A gentle mint for digestion and nausea; small trials suggest it may help hormonal acne/hirsutism (PCOS) and mild memory.
Traditional use (european-folk, household): A gentle mint for digestion and nausea; small trials suggest it may help hormonal acne/hirsutism (PCOS) and mild memory.
A gentle mint for digestion and nausea; small trials suggest it may help hormonal acne/hirsutism (PCOS) and mild memory.
Active constituents are under study; evidence ranges from traditional use to preliminary human trials.
- A gentle mint for digestion and nausea; small trials suggest it may help hormonal acne/hirsutism (PCOS) and mild memory.
Evidence strength: limited human.
- See the evidence level above
- Gentler than peppermint; large medicinal doses may affect hormones.
- Pregnant/breastfeeding people without medical advice
Gentler than peppermint; large medicinal doses may affect hormones.
May interact with prescription medications — review with a clinician if you take any.
Use caution in pregnancy, breastfeeding, for children, and with chronic disease unless cleared by a clinician.
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