Spearmint is also called garden mint and common mint. Compared to peppermint, spearmint has a much milder flavor and is less “spicy” (not spicy hot like cayenne, but a cool spicy – it’s ...

Native to Europe and southern Asia, spearmint is one of the oldest species of mint and has been used as a natural medicine and flavoring agent for thousands of years. Also known as common mint or ...

Medically reviewed by Elizabeth Barnes, RDN Spearmint benefits may include antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial ...