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Different Health Benefits of Spearmint:
Spearmint is used to improve memory, Drinking spearmint tea may help reduce
digestion, stomach problems, and other hair growth, or growth of dark, coarse hair
conditions, but there is no good scientific on the face, chest and abdomen of women.
evidence to support these uses. The oil in
5. May Improve Memory
spearmint contains chemicals that reduce
inflammation (swelling) and change levels There’s some evidence that this herb may
of chemicals called hormones, such as help improve memory.
testosterone, in the body. Some chemicals
6. Fights Bacterial Infections
might also harm cancer cells and kill
Spearmint is a popular flavoring agent in
bacteria.
toothpaste, breath mints and chewing gums.
1. Good for Digestive Upsets Spearmint has antibacterial activity against
Spearmint is commonly used to help relieve several types of harmful bacteria, including
symptoms of indigestion, nausea, vomiting bacteria that cause foodborne illnesses,
and gas. Abdominal pain and bloating. such as E. coli and Listeria.
2. High in Antioxidants 7. May Lower Blood Sugar
Antioxidants are natural chemical Spearmint tea may help lower blood sugar
compounds found in Spearmint plants that in people with diabetes.
help protect against and repair damage
8. May Help Reduce Stress
caused by free radicals, which are harmful
Spearmint tea may help promote relaxation
molecules that can lead to oxidative stress.
and reduce stress. This mint contains
3. May Aid Women with Hormone compounds that have been shown to
Imbalances
promote relaxation and reduce stress.
For women with hormone imbalances,
9. May Improve Arthritis Pain
spearmint tea may provide relief.
Spearmint may help relieve joint pain
4. May Reduce Facial Hair in Women
caused by arthritis both in human and
animal. Additionally, tea made from this
