Herb
Spearmint
This milder, sweeter cousin of peppermint brews into a soothing tea that settles the stomach and gently calms the nerves.
🌱 What it is
Spearmint is a fragrant garden herb with a softer, sweeter flavor than peppermint, commonly grown in kitchen gardens and brewed fresh or dried into tea.
✨ How it may help
- Traditionally used to help settle the stomach
- May help support a calm, relaxed feeling
- Often enjoyed as a refreshing after-meal tea
- Traditionally used to support healthy digestion
🥄 How to use it
Steep 1 teaspoon of dried (or a few fresh) spearmint leaves in hot water for 5–10 minutes and sip after meals or whenever you need to unwind.
🥗 Nutrition
Per 2 tablespoons fresh spearmint, chopped (11g) · about 4 calories
- Vitamin A
- Vitamin C
- Iron
- Manganese
Source: USDA FoodData Central
⚖️ Caution
May ease reflux for some but worsen it for others, so switch to ginger or chamomile if it does, and avoid large medicinal doses in pregnancy.
🍃 A note from nature
A garden herb whose cool, sweet scent seems to lift a tired spirit — a small daily grace growing right in the backyard.