Spearmint Chews Chewy Mint Sweets 200g Bag

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The estimation above is according to the University of California. However, the growing conditions they require are generally the same. Methods for propagation and preservation for these different mints are also highly similar. Some nematode diseases in spearmint include root knot and root lesions. Nematode species that cause root knots in this plant are various Meloidogyne species. The other nematode species are Pratylenchus which cause root lesions. [28] Viral and phytoplasmal diseases [ edit ] Spearmint and rosemary extracts have recently been found to improve memory. Prof. Susan Farr, from Saint Louis University School of Medicine, has suggested that if antioxidants from spearmint and rosemary are made into an enhanced extract, they may help to improve learning and memory. This could help with age-related cognitive decline.

Mahendran G, Verma SK, Rahman LU. The traditional uses, phytochemistry and pharmacology of spearmint ( Mentha spicata L.): A review. J Ethnopharmacol. 2021;278:114266. doi:10.1016/j.jep.2021.114266 Mentha spicata was first described scientifically by Carl Linnaeus in 1753. [2] The epithet spicata means 'bearing a spike'. [17] The species has two accepted subspecies, each of which has acquired a large number of synonyms: [2] [4] [5]Lansdown, R.V. (2014). " Mentha spicata". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2014: e.T164464A42395980 . Retrieved 21 May 2022. Mahboubi M. Mentha spicata L. essential oil, phytochemistry and its effectiveness in flatulence. J Tradit Complement Med. 2018;11(2):75-81. doi:10.1016/j.jtcme.2017.08.011 Spearmint should be used for cooking, not peppermint. Indeed, peppermint is mainly used in baking such as in lollipops, ice cream, and hot chocolate recipes. Another way to plant spearmint if you want it in the garden is to plant it in a 5-gallon (18.9 L.) pot with the bottom cut out. This will help keep the runners of growing spearmint plants from invading other spots of your garden. Care of Spearmint Eliopoulos, P. A.; Hassiotis, C. N.; Andreadis, S. S.; Porichi, A. E. (2015). "Fumigant toxicity of essential oils from basil and spearmint against two major Pyralid pests of stored products". Journal of Economic Entomology. 108 (2): 805–810. doi: 10.1093/jee/tov029. PMID 26470193. S2CID 36828154.

Although there are more than 30 species of mint with different properties and flavours, the different species have a lot in common: first of all, their appearance. Of course, individual species and varieties differ in appearance, but many mints look very similar. So you don’t have to be an expert to spot a member of the mint genus.Some people use spearmint to help alleviate symptoms of nausea, indigestion, gas, headache, toothache, cramps, and sore throat. The numbers above may come as a surprise for many people who are not highly familiar with either mint plants. I am also quite confident that they may be a bit underwhelmed, especially with the figures for the carvone and menthol content of spearmint and peppermint.

As with most types of mint, the care of spearmint is easy. Mint in the garden should be mulched annually to keep the roots cool and moist. Potted mint does best when fertilized monthly during the growing season with a liquid fertilizer.Now that we’ve discussed the typical taste descriptors used to differentiate peppermint from spearmint, why don’t we take it a step further? Hussain, Abdullah I.; Anwar, Farooq; Nigam, Poonam S.; Ashraf, Muhammad; Gilani, Anwarul H. (2010). "Seasonal variation in content, chemical composition and antimicrobial and cytotoxic activities of essential oils from four Mentha species". Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture. 90 (11): 1827–1836. Bibcode: 2010JSFA...90.1827H. doi: 10.1002/jsfa.4021. PMID 20602517. S2CID 22702699. In a verse by Walahfrid Strabo from the 9th century it is said that if one wanted to name the many species and names of mint, he would have to list as many as there are fish in the sea. Although there are not quite that many, the mint genus is extensive and new varieties are always being bred.