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Why not! They are inexpensive (less than 10 dollars) and can create an amazing scent in my house. I do not use them as pain relievers, although many claim their effectiveness against tooth and scoliosis-related pain, among others. The estimation above is according to the University of California. However, the growing conditions they require are generally the same. Methods for propagation and preservation for these different mints are also highly similar. Divide plants every two years to keep them healthy. Prune potted plants regularly to keep neat and tidy. If you live in an area with very cold winters, it is best to bring potted spearmint indoors and place in a sunny window.

The plant is a allopolyploid species (2 n=48), [18] [19] which could be a result of hybridization and chromosome doubling. Mentha longifolia and Mentha suaveolens (2 n=24) are likely to be the contributing diploid species. [14] [20] [21] Hybrids [ edit ] When diffused, spearmint oil produces a fresh and delicate aroma, which is said to help the mind focus and help with respiratory conditions, such as the common cold. Spearmint should be used for cooking, not peppermint. Indeed, peppermint is mainly used in baking such as in lollipops, ice cream, and hot chocolate recipes.Kadereit, Joachim W., ed. (2004). Flowering Plants · Dicotyledons. The Families and Genera of Vascular Plants. Vol.VII. Berlin, Heidelberg: Springer Berlin Heidelberg. p.176. doi: 10.1007/978-3-642-18617-2. ISBN 978-3-642-62200-7. S2CID 46574312. Interestingly, though, experts say that peppermint is a bit more effective in medical applications than spearmint. Nevertheless, they are generally used similarly. Related Questions Grant P. Spearmint herbal tea has significant anti-androgen effects in polycystic ovarian syndrome. a randomized controlled trial. Phytother Res. 2010 Feb;24(2):186-188. doi:10.1002/ptr.2900 a b c Kalra, A.; Singh, H. B.; Pandey, R.; Samad, A.; Patra, N. K.; Kumar, Sushil (2005). "Diseases in Mint: Causal Organisms, Distribution, and Control Measures". Journal of Herbs, Spices & Medicinal Plants. 11 (1–2): 71–91. doi: 10.1300/J044v11n01_03. S2CID 84328718.

Spearmint and peppermint, as you might guess from their different flavor, have different nutritional content. Below you can find a table summarising the major nutritional fact for 100g of fresh herb from the SELF Nutrition Data. a b "Spearmint | Encyclopedia.com". www.encyclopedia.com. Archived from the original on 2018-12-11 . Retrieved 2018-12-10. Used as a fumigant, spearmint essential oil is an effective insecticide against adult moths. [35] Antimicrobial research [ edit ] The easiest way to identify spearmint from peppermint is to eat one (or better half) of their leaf. Indeed, peppermint has a way stronger and more pungent flavor than spearmint. Some describe such tastes as those of sweet minty candy. Also, the taste is the easiest way to identify them. Indeed, a peppermint leaf will taste way stronger than its spearmint counterpart.Are you an indoor gardener? Then I have great news for you! You can grow virtually all mint varieties and cultivars right at home using a good LED grow light—just pay attention to photosynthetically active radiation or PAR! Learn more about this in our article on PAR in grow lights. Medicinal Use of Mint Plants a b c d e Royal Horticultural Society plant finder and selector https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/search-results?form-mode=true&query=Mentha%20spicata A report published in the journal Food Chemistry indicates that spearmint extract has “good total phenolic and flavonoid contents” and “excellent antioxidant activity.” 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]

a b " Mentha spicata subsp. condensata (Briq.) Greuter & Burdet". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Archived from the original on 2019-07-08 . Retrieved 2019-07-14. Lansdown, R.V. (2014). " Mentha spicata". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2014: e.T164464A42395980 . Retrieved 21 May 2022. Falcone PH, Nieman KM, Tribby AC, et al. The attention-enhancing effects of spearmint extract supplementation in healthy men and women: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel trial. Nutr Res. 2019;64:24-38. doi:10.1016/j.nutres.2018.11.012 Stearn, W.T. (2004). Botanical Latin (4th (p/b)ed.). Portland, Oregon: Timber Press. ISBN 978-0-7153-1643-6. p. 499.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 ] As with most types of mint, the care of spearmint is easy. Mint in the garden should be mulched annually to keep the roots cool and moist. Potted mint does best when fertilized monthly during the growing season with a liquid fertilizer. 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 You have probably heard of the following five types of mint. You can’t really go wrong with them – but it is certainly worthwhile to find out more about these well-tried species. Did you know, for example, that pennyroyal is poisonous? Peppermint (Mentha x piperita) In a verse by Walahfrid Strabo from the 9th century it is said that if one wanted to name the many species and names of mint, he would have to list as many as there are fish in the sea. Although there are not quite that many, the mint genus is extensive and new varieties are always being bred.