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Mint is a divers herb used for food seasoning and herbal remedies. It is acquired in commercial products like chewing gum, tea, mouthwashes and the list goes on. However, there have been many benefiting factors to mint being linked to good health and healing the body. The part of the mint plant that has been used in herbal medicine since the begging of time is peppermint oil.
Mint leaves are effective for battling digestive problems such as; upset stomach, nausea and vomiting. It has been know to treat heartburn and I.B.S. (Irritable Bowel Syndrome). Another medical use for mint is to assist woman with their menstrual cycles. It helps to relive cramps, bloating and other symptoms. For these conditions, it is better to treat it with peppermint rather then spearmint because of the higher level of menthol in peppermint.
With that being noted, peppermint is an excellent source of curing headaches and inflammatory conditions. By drinking the tea or rubbing the used tea leaves on the infected area, will penetrate the source of pain and relax it away. For those who are having a hard time with skin rashes and burning sensations on the skin, mint oil helps to alleviate those symptoms. The oil is also known to moisturize the skin and open up the pores so that the skin can breathe.
Eating a whole mint leave has been proven to help with bad breath. It is a natural mouth freshener to kill germs and bacteria from food and acidic drinks. That’s why mint is put into so many different dental products from toothpaste to dental floss.
As far as nutrition is concern, mint leaves contain vitamins A and C, along with antioxidant properties for good blood circulation. Minerals found in mint are calcium, potassium, iron and copper. This is the reason why so many green leafy plants are essential to our diets.
Mint is not just for enjoyment, it should be a lifestyle!
