Spearmint
Herbal Extract
Also known as: Mentha spicata, Spearmint leaf, Garden mint, Spearmint extract, Spearmint Tea (PCOS Antiandrogen)
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Grade B💊 50-500 mg daily🎯 7 primary uses🔗 2 synergies✅ Generally safe
Levels upHeart & Longevity+50 pts
Overview
Spearmint is a gentle herb with antioxidant properties, traditionally used for digestive support and shown to have mild anti-androgen effects.
Primary Uses
HirsutismAndrogen reductionPCOS symptomsDigestive supportAntioxidantHormonal balanceBreath freshening
Frequently Asked About Spearmint
How much Spearmint should I take?
The typical effective range is 50-500 mg daily. Individual needs vary based on age, body weight, diet, and goals — start at the lower end and adjust based on response. Always consult a healthcare provider before starting a new supplement.
When is the best time to take Spearmint?
With meals or as tea. Consistency matters more than perfect timing — pick a daily anchor (e.g. with breakfast or before bed) and stick with it.
Should I take Spearmint with food?
Either way.
Does Spearmint interact with medications?
Yes — known interactions include May mildly enhance antiandrogen effects. If you take any prescription medication, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before starting Spearmint.
What does Spearmint pair well with?
Spearmint stacks well with Digestive enzymes and Other mints — these combinations either improve absorption or work synergistically toward common goals.
What are the side effects of Spearmint?
Most people tolerate Spearmint well. The most commonly reported side effects are Rare GI upset. Side effects are usually dose-dependent — lowering the dose often resolves them.
Dosage
Typical range
50-500 mg daily
Timing
With meals or as tea
With food
Either way
Duration
Safe for long-term use
Special Populations
PCOS patients may use higher doses
Research & Studies
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We haven’t curated landmark studies for Spearmintyet — one-click into the primary literature here. PubMed (RCTs) is usually the highest-signal starting point.
Mechanism of Action
- • Antioxidant polyphenols
- • Mild anti-androgen effects
- • Digestive relaxant
Evidence Quality
Evidence Grade B
Good evidence for digestive support and anti-androgen effects in PCOS
Safety & Contraindications
Common Side Effects
- • Rare GI upset
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Consult healthcare provider
Liver & Kidney Notes
No concerns
Interactions
💊 Medications
- • May mildly enhance antiandrogen effects
🧪 Supplements
- • Safe with most supplements
Stacking & Synergies
Pairs Well With
Digestive enzymes ↗Other mints
Best Goal Synergies
Digestive healthPCOS support
Buying Guide
What to Look For
- • Spearmint not peppermint
- • Mentha spicata
Standardization Markers
Species verified as Mentha spicata
Adulteration risk
Low
Practical Notes
- • Must be spearmint, not peppermint
- • 2 cups daily is studied dose
- • Takes months for hair reduction
- • Different from peppermint
- • Gentle mint option
- • Can be used as tea or extract
Tags
pcosantiandrogenhirsutismherbaldigestiveantioxidantmint
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Last reviewed: September 2026 by the Formulate Research Team. Sources cited above; methodology and scoring criteria published here.
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Formulate Research Team. (2026, September). Spearmint — Evidence-Based Supplement Guide. Formulate Supplement Encyclopedia. https://app.formulate-health.app/learning/supplements/spearmint
Educational content based on published research and our scoring methodology. Not medical advice — consult a qualified healthcare provider before starting, stopping, or changing supplements, especially if you take medications, are pregnant, or have a medical condition.