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Drinking spearmint tea may help reduce hirsutism, or growth of dark, coarse hair on the face, chest and abdomen of women. Mahboubi M. Mentha spicata L. essential oil, phytochemistry and its effectiveness in flatulence. J Tradit Complement Med. 2018;11(2):75-81. doi:10.1016/j.jtcme.2017.08.011 Mentha spicata, spearmint". RHS Gardening. Royal Horticultural Society. Archived from the original on 2017-12-12 . Retrieved 2017-06-19.

In one study, spearmint essential oil applied to the skin significantly reduced the incidence of nausea and vomiting compared to a placebo ( 3). Seidemann, Johannes (2005). World Spice Plants: Economic Usage, Botany, Taxonomy. New York: Springer. p.229. ISBN 978-3-540-22279-8. Akdoğan M, Tamer MN, Cüre E, Cüre MC, Köroğlu BK, Delibaş N. Effect of spearmint (Mentha spicata Labiatae) teas on androgen levels in women with hirsutism. Phytother Res. 2007;21(5):444-7. doi:10.1002/ptr.2074

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Mentha spicata was first described scientifically by Carl Linnaeus in 1753. [2] The epithet spicata means 'bearing a spike'. [17] The species has two accepted subspecies, each of which has acquired a large number of synonyms: [2] [4] [5] Spearmint leaves can be used fresh, dried, or frozen. [31] The leaves lose their aromatic appeal after the plant flowers. It can be dried by cutting just before, or right (at peak) as the flowers open, about one-half to three-quarters the way down the stalk (leaving smaller shoots room to grow). [32] Some dispute exists as to what drying method works best; some prefer different materials (such as plastic or cloth) and different lighting conditions (such as darkness or sunlight). The leaves can also be preserved in salt, sugar, sugar syrup, alcohol, or oil. a b c Hussain, Abdullah I.; Anwar, Farooq; Shahid, Muhammad; Ashraf, Muhammad (September 2008). "Chemical Composition, and Antioxidant and Antimicrobial Activities of Essential Oil of Spearmint ( Mentha spicata L.) From Pakistan". Journal of Essential Oil Research. 22 (1): 78–84. doi: 10.1080/10412905.2010.9700269. ISSN 1041-2905. S2CID 94606965. Inositol: A substance naturally made by the body and found in some foods, inositol has been researched as a potential treatment option for infertility in people with PCOS. Studies have also shown that using inositol may increase the chances of a healthy pregnancy in people with PCOS.

Therefore, while studies on the effects of this type on mint on digestion are limited, some evidence suggests that it may be helpful. Additionally, in a study in rats, spearmint essential oil was found to decrease testosterone and ovarian cysts and increase the number of viable eggs in the rats’ ovaries ( 11). Spearmint is used for its aromatic oil, called oil of spearmint. The most abundant compound in spearmint oil is R-(–)-carvone, which gives spearmint its distinctive smell. Spearmint oil also contains significant amounts of limonene, dihydrocarvone, and 1,8-cineol. [33] Unlike oil of peppermint, oil of spearmint contains minimal amounts of menthol and menthone. It is used as a flavouring for toothpaste and confectionery, and is sometimes added to shampoos and soaps. In a longer, 30-day study in 41 women with PCOS, women who drank two cups a day of spearmint tea reported a reduction in their facial hair ( 10). Wu Z, Tan B, Liu Y, et al. Chemical composition and antioxidant properties of essential oils from peppermint, native spearmint and Scotch spearmint. Molecules. 2019;24(15):2825. doi:10.3390/molecules24152825Spearmint essential oil has had success as a larvicide against mosquitoes. Using spearmint as a larvicide would be a greener alternative to synthetic insecticides due to their toxicity and negative effect to the environment. [34] Spearmint is documented as being an important cash crop in Connecticut during the period of the American Revolution, at which time mint tea was noted as being a popular drink due to it not being taxed. [23] Ecology [ edit ]

Vázquez-Fresno R, Rosana ARR, Sajed T, Onookome-Okome T, Wishart NA, Wishart DS. Herbs and spices- biomarkers of intake based on human intervention studies - a systematic review. Genes Nutr. 2019;14:18. doi:10.1186/s12263-019-0636-8 Spearmint ideally thrives in soils that are deep, well-drained, moist, rich in nutrients and organic matter, and have a crumbly texture. The pH range should be between 6.0 and 7.5. [27] Diseases and pests [ edit ] Fungal diseases [ edit ] a b "Spearmint | Encyclopedia.com". www.encyclopedia.com. Archived from the original on 2018-12-11 . Retrieved 2018-12-10. a b c " Mentha spicata L." Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Archived from the original on 2019-07-08 . Retrieved 2019-07-14.

The species and its subspecies have many synonyms, including Mentha crispa, Mentha crispata, and Mentha viridis. Hussain, Abdullah I.; Anwar, Farooq; Nigam, Poonam S.; Ashraf, Muhammad; Gilani, Anwarul H. (2010). "Seasonal variation in content, chemical composition and antimicrobial and cytotoxic activities of essential oils from four Mentha species". Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture. 90 (11): 1827–1836. Bibcode: 2010JSFA...90.1827H. doi: 10.1002/jsfa.4021. PMID 20602517. S2CID 22702699. Richardson, Lisa Boalt (2014). Modern Tea: A Fresh Look at an Ancient Beverage. San Francisco: Chronicle Books. p.104. ISBN 978-1-4521-3021-7. Archived from the original on 2017-10-11 . Retrieved 2016-10-13.