Spearmint / Mentha spicata is an aromatic herb of the mint family (Lamiaceae) & widely used for culinary purposes.
The leaves are used fresh or dried to flavour many foods, particularly sweets, beverages, salads, soups, cheeses, meats, fish, sauces, fruits, and vegetables. The essential oil is used to flavour toothpaste, candles, candies, and jellies
MEDICINAL
Health benefits include improving digestion, being high in antioxidants, and helping with memory, prevention from cancer development and anti-obesity, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, anti-diabetic, and cardioprotective effects, as a result of its antioxidant potential, combined with low toxicity and high efficacy
EDIBLE FLOWERS
They can be used to infuse syrups, ice cold water, sorbet, ice cream and a variety of cocktails. The attractive purple flowers can also be used on fruit salads, or to create a showstopper bake. As a cake decoration, mint edible flowers can make a great impact when used along side other blooms.