Apothecary
Spearmint.
Mentha spicata
Also known as Garden Mint, Lamb Mint
The gentler cousin of peppermint — softer, sweeter, more suited to the working that asks for kindness rather than fire. Spearmint is the love-and-healing herb for those who would tread lightly across the green earth of magic.
Correspondences
Element
Air/Water
Planet
Venus
Zodiac
Cancer
Chakra
Heart, Throat
Parts Used
Leaves
Harvest
Summer
Practice
Magical Properties
Healing, love, mental powers, protection
Add to healing sachets and workings. Use in love sachets for gentle, fresh love energy. Add to bath water for spiritual cleansing.
Mundane
Mundane Uses
Digestive, antispasmodic. Used for nausea, IBS, and as a breath freshener.
Devotion
Deity Associations
Venus
History
Folklore & History
Ancient Romans used spearmint to scent their baths. The genus name Mentha comes from the Greek nymph Menthe.
Safety
Safety Notes
Generally safe. Lower menthol content than peppermint. Safer for children.
This information is provided for educational and magical reference only. Always consult a qualified practitioner before using herbs medicinally.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Spearmint used for in witchcraft?
Spearmint is traditionally used in workings for healing, love, mental powers, protection. Add to healing sachets and workings.
What element is Spearmint associated with?
Spearmint is associated with the Air/Water element and the sign of Cancer, and resonates with the Heart, Throat chakras.
What planet rules Spearmint?
Spearmint is ruled by Venus. In the classical planetary system, this gives the herb its characteristic energetic signature and indicates which workings it most readily amplifies and which planetary hours best suit it.
Is Spearmint safe to use?
Some care is required when working with Spearmint. Generally safe. Lower menthol content than peppermint. Safer for children. The information here is provided for educational and magical reference only — always consult a qualified practitioner before using any herb medicinally.
In Your Practice
Track your work with Spearmint.
Record spells, rituals, and observations in your private digital grimoire.
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