SPEARMINT POWDER

Name: Spearmint
Botanical Name: Mentha spicata
Arabic Name: alnaenae

Spearmint (Mentha spicata) is a perennial herb belonging to the mint family. It is native to Europe and Asia but has been naturalized in many parts of the world. Spearmint has a milder flavor and aroma compared to peppermint, with a sweet, slightly bitter taste and a refreshing, cooling sensation. It is widely cultivated for its essential oil, which is used in various industries.

In Traditional Medicines:  Spearmint is mainly used in traditional medicines including oriental, Chinese Kampo and Ayurveda medicine more than 1000 years.

– In Food: commonly used in sweets, to make mint sauce, and makes a lovely accompaniment to lamb, peas, and potatoes.

-In Confectionery:  Spearmint is most famously used for chewing gum, offering a more subtle freshness

– In Beverages: Spearmint oil is often used in food and beverages in order to impart a minty flavor to confectionaries, chewing gums, beverages, sweets, desserts, ice creams, etc.

– In Cosmetic: Spearmint is particularly suitable for the treatment of acne and inflammatory skin.

– In Pharmaceutical:  Spearmint is used for digestive disorders including gas, indigestion, nausea, and diarrhea.