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Spearmint means something in biology. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.

Biology (plants and animals)

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Spearmint in English is the name of a plant defined with Mentha spicata in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Mentha longifolia (L.) Huds. var. mollissima (Borkh.) Rouy (among others).

Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):

· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Cytologia (1981)
· Thaiszia (1997)
· Taxon (1980)
· Taxon (1994)
· Cytologia (1989)

If you are looking for specific details regarding Spearmint, for example health benefits, side effects, pregnancy safety, diet and recipes, chemical composition, extract dosage, have a look at these references.

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