Spearmint Dried Herb

Spearmint (Mentha spicata)

Botanical Name: Mentha spicata

Plant Family: Lamiaceae (Mint Family)

Apothecary Signature: The Gentle Refresher / Garden Mint / Spear of Healing

🪐 Magickal Correspondences

• Gender: Feminine / Dual

• Planet: Venus / Mercury

• Element: Air / Water

• Day of the Week: Wednesday / Friday

• Deities: Minthe, Hades, Persephone, Hermes

• Zodiac: Gemini, Virgo

• Tarot: The Magician, Page of Swords

• Crystal: Green Aventurine, Fluorite, Clear Quartz

• Chakra: Throat, Solar Plexus

MEDICINAL PROPERTIES

• Parts Used: Dried leaves.

• Taste: Pungent, sweet, aromatic, cool, slightly bitter.

• Energetics: Cooling, drying (milder and sweeter than Peppermint).

• Actions: Carminative, antispasmodic, anti-emetic, mild stimulant, nervine, mild analgesic.

• Forms & Preparations: Infusion (tea), herbal bath, steam inhalation, sachet, infused oil, poultice.

• Uses: Relieves nausea, gas, bloating, and indigestion; relaxes GI tract spasms; eases tension headaches; clears mental fatigue; milder choice for children's digestive upsets compared to harsh peppermint.

• Constituents & Properties: Essential oils (carvone, limonene), rosmarinic acid, flavonoids, tannins (contains significantly less menthol than Peppermint, making it far smoother and sweeter).

• Pertinent Information: Named for its characteristic spear-shaped leaf tips. Historically used in ancient Mediterranean baths and wash waters to refresh the body and clear the mind.

Precautions & Safety

• Precautions: Generally considered very safe for both children and adults.

• Contraindications: Use caution with severe gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) or hiatal hernia, as mints can relax the lower esophageal sphincter.

• Interactions: None significant known at standard dietary or herbal doses.

Little Witch’s Apothecary Secrets & Ritual Craft

• Harvesting, Processing & Preservation Lore:
  

The Metaphysical Spectrum

• Light Side: Refreshment, mental sharpness, clear speech and communication, prosperity, vitality, swift healing, clearing energetic fog, gentle protection.

• Shadow Side: Stagnant expression, mental sluggishness, suppressed throat chakra, chaotic thoughts, financial blockage.Need to add content

  • Harvest on a dry morning just as the plant begins to form flower buds.

  • Cut stems about 2 inches above the ground; spearmint will quickly regrow for multiple harvests per season.

  • Bundle in small, loose bunches and hang dry out of direct sunlight, or strip leaves onto drying screens.

  • Custom Blends & Pairings:

    • Clear Mind & Throat Tea: 2 parts Spearmint, 1 part Lemongrass, 1 part Elderflower, and a pinch of Stevia or Rose.

    • Abundance & Vitality Bath: Dried Spearmint leaves, Rosemary, Epsom salt, and Green Aventurine crystals.

  • Storage & Shelf-Life Guide: Keep in tightly sealed glass jars away from direct heat and light. Retains vibrant aroma and color for 12–18 months.

  • The Ritual Application: Use in spellwork focused on money drawing, prosperity, clear communication, and swift mental energy. Wash altar tools, counters, or doorways with a cooled spearmint tea infusion to cleanse away stagnant energy and invite fresh opportunities. Burn in incense or carry in sachets to stimulate the throat chakra prior to public speaking, rituals, or negotiations.