Spearmint for Androgens / hirsutism (PCOS)

Evidence grade C — Free-T down

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What is known

Each outcome with its grade (how strong the evidence is, A to D), the size of the effect where the entry records one, and how often studies agree.

Outcome	Grade	Effect size	Agreement
Androgens / hirsutism (PCOS)Free-T down	Evidence grade C	Small	mixed

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For androgens / hirsutism (pcos), Spearmint earns evidence grade C (small effect, mixed consistency) — the evidence is limited or mixed. Free-T down

It appears to modestly reduce free testosterone (anti-androgen effect); rosmarinic acid and other polyphenols may support cognition.

Very safe as a tea; the anti-androgen effect is a consideration for men concerned about testosterone, and in pregnancy.

A gentle, food-grade anti-androgen for women with hirsutism/PCOS, plus early cognitive data. Low-risk and worth trying as tea for those goals.

Entries that share this one's tags or conditions.

Spearmint for Working memoryEvidence grade C — Specific extractEvidence grade C
Spearmint: side effects, safety & interactionsVery safe as a tea; the anti-androgen effect is a consideration for men concerned about testosterone, and in pregnancy.Evidence grade C
Inositol (Myo-Inositol) for PCOSEvidence grade B — Metabolic + ovulatoryEvidence grade B
D-Chiro-Inositol for PCOS (with myo-inositol)Evidence grade B — 40:1 ratioEvidence grade B

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Last revised Jul 10, 2026. A grade is this entry's reading of the evidence, not medical advice.