There are about 3500 kinds of mint in the mint family. As well as the various commonly-known mints, the mint family also includes thyme, sages, lavender, marjoram, oregano, rosemary, savory, hyssops, basil, catnip, betony, horehound and many other herbs that are important in cooking and herbal medicine. The mint family is a large, unique, easy-to-identify kind of family. It is most likely to be found in backyards. Most of the herbs in the mint family are …showed first 75 words of 537 total…

…showed last 75 words of 537 total…Moreover, Spearmint has long been used as remedy for cramps, headaches, nausea, diarrhea, and other sicknesses because of its stimulant, carminative, diuretic, and antispasmodic qualities. In other words, Spearmint rejuvenates the body, expels gas from the alimentary canal to relieve colic or griping, increases the flow of urine, and is capable of preventing or relieving spasms or convulsions, respectively. In addition, the herb is also given with horehounds to kids in order to relieve fevers.