The shoots and leaves of spearmint are often used as spices. It can be added to condiments to enhance the flavor of cooking, and other aromatic herbs can be used as refreshing tea alone or in combination. Indians also use mint to repel insects and kill fleas.

Spearmint (scientific name: spearmint. ), also known as spearmint, spearmint, Dutch mint, spearmint, cauliflower and fish parsley. It is a perennial erect herb of Labiatae, with erect stems and purple or white flowers, which bloom from July to September. It has a wide range of temperature adaptation, likes humidity and light, and is suitable for weak acid soil. Stems and leaves can be distilled to extract spearmint oil, which can be used as medicine or food.