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Annett
Doc, if I’m remembering properly, you said the “x” in peppermint’s Latin name means it’s a cross between peppermint and spearmint. And I think you told us spearmint is not as strong as peppermint. So my question is, if spearmint isn’t as strong, why use a mix instead of straight up peppermint? And secondly, which peppermint is the strongest medicine? And thirdly, which is strong medicine and tastes great? Thanks a ton!
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Dr. Patrick Jones
Mentha piperita is a hybrid. But it’s a very good mint medicinally and is stronger than spearmint (Mentha spicata). I use it all the time.
I also use Poleo mint (Mentha arvensis) which is also very strong.Don't use herbs or combine herbs with medications or use them during lactation or pregnancy without talking with your healthcare provider.
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Are all peppermints pretty strong medicine? Or are some weak? I found a patch in the wild and don’t care for the flavor, but would it be just as strong medicine?
Could you explain how a hybrid of spearmint and peppermint turn out to be strong medicine, if spearmint isn’t by itself?
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The stronger the peppermint flavor, the stronger the medicine.
As to how a hybrid of peppermint and spearmint can be storng when spearmint isn’t….
It’s the same way a tall red-headed guy and a short blond can have a tall redheaded kid with his mother’s nose.
Don't use herbs or combine herbs with medications or use them during lactation or pregnancy without talking with your healthcare provider.
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