Spearmint (Mentha Spicata)

The gentle mint — digestion, hormonal balance, PCOS support, and refreshing daily wellness from the softer, sweeter sister of peppermint.

Spearmint (Mentha spicata) shares many of peppermint’s digestive virtues but with a gentler, sweeter profile — making it ideal for those who find peppermint too strong, for children, and for daily blending. Its lower menthol content is replaced by carvone, giving it a distinctly sweet, clean flavour. Spearmint has also attracted significant clinical interest for its anti-androgenic properties: two cups daily has been shown in trials to reduce free testosterone and improve symptoms in polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), making it one of the few herbs with clinical evidence for hormonal support in this condition.

Key Benefits
Digestion & IBS · PCOS & anti-androgenic · Testosterone reduction (excess androgens) · Nausea · Breath & oral freshening · Anti-inflammatory

How to Use
Steep 1–2 tsp dried spearmint in 250ml hot water for 5–10 mins. Drink 2 cups daily for hormonal benefits. Refreshingly sweet, clean mint flavour — gentler than peppermint. Excellent hot or iced. Pairs well with lemon balm for digestive blends, or lady’s mantle for women’s hormonal support.

When to Expect Results
Digestive relief: within 15–30 mins · PCOS & hormonal: 4–8 weeks of consistent daily use · Anti-inflammatory: 2–4 weeks.

Who It's For
• PCOS & excess androgen symptoms (facial hair, acne)
• Digestive bloating, IBS & nausea
• Gentle daily mint tonic
• Children’s digestive support
• Hormonal balance in women

Who Should Avoid
• Low testosterone (men or women) — anti-androgenic; avoid in deficiency
• Acid reflux or hiatus hernia — milder than peppermint but still relaxes oesophageal sphincter
• Pregnant — generally safe in culinary amounts; avoid therapeutic doses
• On hormone therapy — consult GP

Storage
Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Best used within 12–18 months to preserve carvone content.

Organically grown · Third-party tested · Free from pesticides & contaminants.