Spearmint, essential oil

Latin Name: Mentha spicata 
Origin: United States
Edible: Yes

The spearmint plant has vibrant green leaves that are soft. In last summer the spearmint plant produces spikes of tiny white flowers. Spearmint has been a popular herb since medieval times. Fresh leaves make a refreshing herbal tea to settle the digestion. The essential oil is distilled from the leaves. The oil has a warm, minty fragrance with fresh notes!


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