Fight Bacterial Infections and Lower Blood Sugar

For flavoring purposes, chewing gum, breath mints, and toothpaste frequently use spearmint. It also possesses antibacterial and antimicrobial characteristics, which can help eliminate the bacteria in your mouth that cause bad breath. Nevertheless, it does more than just make your breath smell better. According to studies, spearmint essential oil is excellent in fighting against a variety of dangerous microorganisms. Additionally, it has been demonstrated to be effective against germs like Listeria and E. coli that cause foodborne diseases.

For diabetics, spearmint tea may help reduce blood sugar levels. Animal research has yielded encouraging results, despite the dearth of human trials on this potential benefit. In one experiment, rats received a spearmint extract daily at a dose of 9 mg/lb (20 mg/kg) of body weight. Rats with diabetes exhibited much lower blood sugar levels than healthy rats, who appeared unaffected. Another 21-day research in diabetic rats revealed a 25% drop in blood sugar in those given this type of extract at a dose of 136 mg per pound (300 mg per kg) of body weight each day.