Mentha spicate L. (Lamiaceae), commonly called Spearmint, is wildly cultivated worldwide for its remarkable aroma and commercial value. The Mentha genus includes 25–30 species which are rich in essential oil. As a medicinal herb in folk medicine, aromatic Mentha is commonly applied in the medication for flu,headache , red eyes, fever and sore throat, and it is also used as a flavoring  agent and functional tea. It is reported that the extracts of Iranian Mentha species show strong antioxidant and scolicidal activities, suggesting the development of anti-parasitic drugs from Mentha.