Spearmint

Scanty secretion of high-colored urine; simple nausea.

Clinical Notes. Anti-androgenic effects support use in PCOS and hirsutism (clinical evidence) Significant chemotype variation in essential oil composition by region Widely used traditionally for digestive and respiratory issues Generally safe with no major toxicity in studies Medicinal Uses Flatulence

Action and Therapy. Spearmint is used much like peppermint. though it is somewhat inferior as a carminative. It is especially valuable to allay nausea, particularly that following a sick headache. The warm infusion is a very agreeable and simple medicine for an acute cold. Spearmint is one of the surest and kindliest diuretics if given in cold infusion; or the essence may be used well diluted with cold water. We frequently employ it to render acetate of potash more effective as well as pleasanter to take. The spearmint increases the watery flow; the potash salt the solids of the urine. Spearmint may be used in strangury, suppression of urine, and scalding of urine, with difficult micturition.

Properties and Uses. Spearmint is largely relaxant, of the distinctly antispasmodic order; and though usually supposed to be identical with peppermint, is widely different from that article, and much more soothing and acceptable to the stomach.

Action, Medical Uses, and Dosage. This preparation is antispasmodic, carminative, and diuretic, and may be employed similarly to the essence of peppermint. Added to solution of potassium acetate it adds to the diuretic efficiency of the latter, by increasing the watery constituents of the urine, whereas the solid constituents are removed by the potassium salt. The dose is from 20 to 40 drops, on sugar or mixed with sweetened water.