Health Benefits of
Eating Mint
- Mint tea has natural healing properties that many people know about
and has been used as a remedy for bloating and stomach cramps since
hundreds of years ago.
- According to some studies, drinking green tea with mint regularly
helps lower the risk of cancer and at the same time, aids digestion.
- The herb is also frequently used as natural breath freshener to
reduce bad breath. This is one of the most famous mint herb
properties. Due to this, mint is always added as an important
ingredient in toothpaste making.
- Mint is also an organic diuretic and is well-known for its
capability to relieve colitis and irritable bowel syndrome.
- Many reckon that, because of its fluoride content, dried mint leaves
are able to whiten one's teeth and get rid of tough stains such as
tea and coffee.
Mint Oil Health Properties
- The mint oil is said to be able to help reduce the pain due to hemorrhoids.
- The oil has menthol that is good for the sinuses when
breathed in.
- The mint oil can also be applied as a rub to relieve muscle pain.
- It is available in many non-prescription items from sun burn relief
to antiseptics to nasal sprays and cough drops.
- Herbal healthcare specialists are convinced that inhaling incense made of
mint oil helps clear your mind and relaxes the nervous system.
- The oil contains a number of antioxidant properties and may be
applied as an anti-itch for insect bites as well as other minor
skin
irritations.
Facts about Mint Herb
 Mint (scientific name
Mentha) is an herb which has a lot more
varieties than merely the favorite peppermint and spearmint.
Actually, a number of other natural herbs used as seasonings in
cooking belong to the same Lamiaceae family. That includes sage,
rosemary, oregano, catnip, and basil.
Herbs belong to the mint family usually produce green bushy plants.
Even though nearly all varieties achieve a height of 30-90 cm, they
are nonetheless taken as ground cover sometimes. Leaf color of mint
varies, depends on the species, while the flowers can be lavender,
pink, or white.
While cooking, mint is added in desserts, on lamb, fish, jellies,
cold and hot drinks, soups as well as offering a cooling contrast to
salsas and chilies. In a commercial sense, mint is commonly used to
be a flavoring in food and drinks, candies, and gums. In skin care
items, mint is added into skin toners, creams, facial masks and body
lotion.
Mint Nutrition Information and Calories
|
Nutrition Facts of
2 tablespoons (11 g) Fresh Spearmint |
| Calories |
5 kcal |
| Total Fat |
0 g |
| Cholesterol |
0 mg
|
| Sodium |
3 mg |
| Total
Carbohydrates |
1 g |
| Dietary Fiber |
1 g |
| Sugars |
0 g |
| Protein |
0
g |
Mint Recipe
Mint Tea
Ingredients:
2 cups water
15 leaves fresh mint
Honey
Preparation:
Bring the water to a boil. Put the fresh mint leaves in a tea
strainer.
Pour the hot boiling water over. Allow the leaves to steep
for 5 minutes.
Add honey according to your preference and serve.
Mint Side EffectsMint may have some side effects if taken in large amounts. That is
why the consumption of mint needs to be restricted. When flu, you may
boil mint with water and this mixture can then be mixed with coffee
or tea. However once you have recovered the intake must be reduced.
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