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Harley, R. M.; Brighton, C. A. (1977). "Chromosome numbers in the genus Mentha L.". Botanical Journal of the Linnean Society. Linnean Society of London ( OUP). 74 (1): 71–96. doi: 10.1111/j.1095-8339.1977.tb01168.x. ISSN 0024-4074. Lete I, Allué J. The effectiveness of ginger in the prevention of nausea and vomiting during pregnancy and chemotherapy. Integr Med Insights. 2016;11:11-17. doi:10.4137/IMI.S36273 Learning how to grow spearmint isn’t much different than growing other mint plants. Spearmint is a hardy perennial up to USDA plant hardiness Zone 5 that grows best in partial shade with well-draining, rich, moist soil and a pH of 6.5 to 7. Mint is easiest to grow from plants, but you can sow seed once the ground has warmed in the spring. Keep seeds moist until they germinate and thin plants to 1 foot (31 cm.) apart. 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. Mentha spicata varies considerably in leaf blade dimensions, the prominence of leaf veins, and pubescence. [16] Taxonomy [ edit ]

Spearmint has been used for its supposed antimicrobial activity, which may be related to carvone. [36] Its in vitro antibacterial activity has been compared to that of amoxicillin, penicillin, and streptomycin. [36] Spearmint oil is found to have higher activity against gram-positive bacteria compared to gram-negative bacteria in vitro, [36] which may be due to differing sensitivities to oils. [37] [38] Beverages [ edit ] a b c d "Mint". Our Herb Garden. 2013-03-02. Archived from the original on 2023-02-19 . Retrieved 2018-12-10.Mentha is a genus, not an herb! Without getting into boring details, a genus is a massive group of different herbs that share a very close origin. Peppermint contains way more “valuable” essential oils than spearmint. This is because, as discussed in this study from the University of Bucharest, peppermint essential oil is way richer in menthol (46.8%). Other studies show that spearmint essential oils only contain up to 11.4% of menthol. Mint is native to the Mediterranean, but spread into Britain and eventually to America. The Pilgrims brought mint with them on their first journey overseas. One of the most favored of the mint plants is spearmint ( Mentha spicata). This highly aromatic plant is valued for its culinary, medicinal, and cosmetic use. The following seven types of mint all have one thing in common: they not only smell and taste like mint, but also have a completely different aroma. Lemon mint (Mentha gentilis var. citrata)

Medical News Today has strict sourcing guidelines and draws only from peer-reviewed studies, academic research institutions, and medical journals and associations. We avoid using tertiary references. We link primary sources — including studies, scientific references, and statistics — within each article and also list them in the resources section at the bottom of our articles. You can learn more about how we ensure our content is accurate and current by reading our editorial policy.Spearmint resembles peppermint, though spearmint plants have bright green leaves that are pointed, and lavender flower spikes that grow up to 4 inches (10 cm.) long. When planted in ideal conditions, spearmint will reach a mature height and width of 12 to 24 inches (31-61 cm.). Growing spearmint plants in the garden is a rewarding and useful experience. How to Grow Spearmint Mentha spicata (spearmint): Go Botany". gobotany.nativeplanttrust.org. Archived from the original on 2019-05-18 . Retrieved 2018-12-10. Stearn, W.T. (2004). Botanical Latin (4th (p/b)ed.). Portland, Oregon: Timber Press. ISBN 978-0-7153-1643-6. p. 499.