Spearmint (Mentha spicata) plants in Kashmir

Spearmint (Mentha spicata), is an important aromatic and medicinal herb cultivated for its fragrant leaves and essential oil. It belongs to the family Lamiaceae and is widely used in herbal teas, food flavouring, confectionery, cosmetics, oral-care products and pharmaceutical preparations. With increasing demand for natural flavours and plant-based ingredients, spearmint offers promising opportunities for commercial cultivation in India, including Jammu and Kashmir.