Histamine Tracker
Spearmint
Spearmint is a low-histamine herb with no known histamine-raising effect, making it a gentle choice.
Spearmint doesn't contain significant histamine and isn't associated with triggering histamine release.
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Gentler than peppermint — spearmint has a milder flavor profile and, like peppermint, isn't flagged in histamine intolerance research as problematic
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Fresh or dried both work — fresh spearmint is lovely in drinks and salads; dried spearmint tea is also generally considered a calm option compared to some other herbal teas
Spearmint tea can be a nice alternative if you're looking to step away from higher-histamine beverages like black tea.
Track your reactions to spearmint in Histamine Tracker. Log meals and symptoms to spot the patterns that matter for your body.
For educational purposes only. Not medical advice. Consult a healthcare professional for personal guidance.
References
- SIGHI Food Compatibility List — SIGHI (2026)
- Histamine and histamine intolerance — Maintz & Novak (2007)
- Histamine Intolerance: The Current State of the Art — Comas-Basté et al. (2020)
- Low-Histamine Diets: Is the Exclusion of Foods Justified by Their Histamine Content? — Sánchez-Pérez et al. (2021)
- Histamine Intolerance: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Beyond — Jochum (2024)
- Guideline on management of suspected adverse reactions to ingested histamine — Reese et al. (2021)