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Sep 28, 2018 · 3. M. spicata L. in traditional medicines Mentha (Labiatae family) with common name of mint or wild min has 6 perennial herbaceous plants in Iran. 13 Mentha sp. is used in folk medicine for treatment of bronchitis, nausea, flatulence, anorexia, liver complaints. 14 Among different species of Mentha, M. spicata was introduced before Mentha piperita and is the oldest ones of Mentha species.
It is suited to sandy, loamy, or clay soils that are well drained and not too dry, with a pH between 6.0-7.5. Spearmint should be grown in full sunlight in order to produce more essential oils, but can also be grown in partial shade. The plant should be spaced 3 feet apart, as it grows 1-1.5 feet tall and 3 feet wide.
Oct 28, 2023 · General Care: Regular pruning ensures bushy growth, and helps prevent it from becoming invasive. Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Tips for New Gardeners: Mint is a hardy plant, making it ideal for beginners. Plant in containers to prevent it from spreading uncontrollably in your herb garden. Check for aphids and rust.
Garden or common mint, Mentha spicata, is perhaps the most widely grown mint for general kitchen use, its young bright green shoot tips ready just in time for the first peas and early potatoes in June. Like all mints, it's a vigorous and very hardy perennial, spreading widely by underground runners, which are easily restrained by growing plants ...
Sep 4, 2018 · 2. Genus Mentha Plant Cultivation. Mints are a group of perennial herbs commercially cultivated in different parts of the world. It is believed that the genus originated in the Mediterranean basin and, from there, spread to the rest of the world by both natural and artificial means.
Spearmint is a commonly used domestic herbal remedy. A tea made from the leaves has traditionally been used in the treatment of fevers, headaches, digestive disorders and various minor ailments. The herb is antiemetic, antispasmodic, carminative, diuretic, restorative, stimulant and stomachic. The leaves should be harvested when the plant is ...
Jan 11, 2018 · Spearmint, or Mentha spicata is a pleasant-smelling species of mint. Potential health benefits include improving digestion, being high in antioxidants, and helping with memory. Spearmint is often ...
