grelia Spearmint

Spearmint is a kind of mint, rhizomatous perennial plant with small pink or purple flowers.

It can help treat ulcers and stimulate bile secretions. In addition, it seems to also help memory, for this reason, it is recommended during exam periods. It is suitable for the treatment of diarrhea, gastric fever or toxic infections, while it is known for its soothing properties against pain and insect bites as well.

In Greek cuisine, it aromatizes stuffed vegetables in an irreplaceable way, participates in all rice fillings and even gives fatty foods a cool aftertaste.