100% natural, heirloom, chemical-free. Perennial. Used as an ingredient in homemade toothpaste, or drinks, teas, or compresses. Botanical name: Mentha spicata. Spearmint is taken internally for flatulence, indigestion, nausea, sore throat, diarrhea, colds, headaches, toothaches, cramps, cancer, bile duct and gallbladder inflammation, gallstones, upper gastrointestinal tract spasms, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and inflammation of respiratory tract. It is also used as an aromatic, stimulant, antiseptic, local anesthetic, and antispasmodic. Externally, spearmint is used for oral mucosal inflammation, arthritis, local muscle and nerve pain, and skin conditions including pruritus and urticaria. In foods and beverages, spearmint is used as a flavoring agent. In manufacturing, spearmint is used in health food products, cosmetics, and oral hygiene products such as mouthwash and toothpaste. (medical usage data: Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database; NaturalDatabase.com). Free shipping on orders over $34.