Origin - China
Style: Loose Leaves
Spearmint is a perennial plant that hails from Europe and Asia but now commonly grows on five continents around the world. It gets its name from its characteristic Spear-Shaped leaves. Spearmint has a pleasantly sweet taste. This mint is not only tasty but may also be good for you.
Benefits of Spearmint Tea:
1.Spearmint has been shown to relieve digestive symptoms, such as nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain and bloating, though more research is needed.
2.Spearmint is high in beneficial antioxidant compounds that help protect against and repair damage caused by free radicals.
# May Aid Women With Hormone Imbalances:
* For women with hormone imbalances, Spearmint tea may provide relief.
* Spearmint Tea can decrease male hormones like testosterone while increasing female hormones necessary for ovulation, such as luteinizing hormone (LH), follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and estradiol.
* Women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) who drank spearmint tea twice a day have lower testosterone levels.
* Two cups of spearmint tea a day may help reduce facial hair growth in women. It may help lower testosterone, which is linked to the growth of facial hair.
* Spearmint tea is commonly used to relieve stress. While studies are limited, this mint contains compounds that have been shown to promote relaxation and reduce stress.
* This herb may help improve memory. A benefit of spearmint extract on memory in older adults.
* Spearmint is easy to add to your diet.
* It may help lower high blood pressure.
* Spearmint has antibacterial activity against several types of harmful bacteria, including bacteria that cause foodborne illnesses, such as E. coli and Listeria.
* Spearmint tea may help lower blood sugar in people with diabetes.
* Spearmint may help relieve joint pain caused by arthritis.This tea made from this herb may help reduce stiffness and disability caused by arthritis.
* It’s also caffeine- and calorie-free, making it a naturally sweet treat you can enjoy at any time of the day.
Making Process of Tea:
* Boil two cups (473 ml) of water.
* Remove from heat and add a handful of torn spearmint leaves to the water.
* Cover and keep for five minutes. Strain and drink this herbal tea is delicious hot or cold.
