MINT AND ITS PROPERTIES

Mint has cosmopolitan distribution and is found in Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia and America.

Properties of mint

Mint: Properties and Benefits

It is very similar to the Peppermint, and its main difference is that the mint has a stem of reddish color and green peppermint.

For its digestive properties it is used to favor the digestive processes, to combat bad breath, for gingivitis, for nausea, and for intestinal spasms, among other uses.

Peppermint has the following properties:

Carminative

Stomach

Choleretic

Antispasmodic

Relaxing

Diaphoretic

Anticongestivas

Antitussive

Mucolytic

Softeners

Anticoagulants

Antiseptics

Analgesic

Anti-inflammatory

Astringents

Refreshing

Stimulants

Antioxidants

Febrífugas

Tranquilizers

Soothing

Aphrodisiacs

Treats breathing problems. Conditions and infections in this sector may be reduced due to a major component of mint: menthol. Decreases congestion of the throat, lungs and nose. Persistent cough, bronchitis, and asthma can also be treated. This is because it has the "open" function. It is no coincidence that cough medicines, for example, have mint.

Cure problems of the digestive system. Mint is used for hundreds of years for diseases of the stomach, from increasing the appetite or calming the indigestion. It is very good for bloating and flatulence. Its strong and penetrating aroma causes the salivary glands to activate, stimulating in turn the production of enzymes in the stomach. It relaxes the abdominal muscles and is ideal for curing the burning or gastric reflux.

Allied in the sexual health of women. By having more than 30 antiseptic properties, you can take advantage of mint for external use in women and treat vaginal infections such as vulvovaginitis, vulvitis, vaginitis or vaginal discharge. Relieves itching and itching. Baths or washes should be made with an infusion of this plant.

It helps to reverse the headache and nausea. The refreshing aroma of mint serves to reduce these discomforts and discomfort. If you chew a mint leaf, travel dizziness is reduced. If the essential oil is inhaled, the symptoms of migraine or migraine are reduced.

Fights bad breath. That is why toothpastes usually have peppermint aroma. The strong taste eliminates halitosis and also reduces the amount of bacteria in the mouth, causing the bad smell.

It is a potent tranquilizer. It serves to calm heart palpitations, stress and anxiety states, nerves and insomnia. It is recommended before going to sleep to drink hot water with a few drops of mint essence.

Improves circulation. Peppermint has anticoagulant properties, being very good to improve blood circulation and treat different disorders derived from this, such as headache, swelling of the legs, varicose veins, etc.

It's aphrodisiac. It is believed that mint can be used to increase libido and sexual desire because of its stimulating and toning effects.

Treats rheumatism. In fact, all types of pain related to the vertebrae and muscles, such as contractures, arthritis, strains, cramps, etc. A poultice of soaked mind leaves is placed in warm water in the sore area for a few minutes (until it cools).

Prevents the occurrence of cataracts. This is due to its antioxidant properties. You should consume twice a day an infusion of mint made with a spoonful of the dried plant per cup of water.

Relieves hemorrhoids. A sitz bath with mint leaves serves to relieve the pain, inflammation or itching of the piles, due to the astringent and anti-inflammatory properties of the plant.

Benefits of Mint

It is an edible herb very appreciated in the food industry for its particular flavor that is very refreshing and produces a sensation of cold in the mouth and in the airways.

In aromatherapy essential peppermint oil is used as a stimulant, emotional energizer and as a decongestant, digestive and refreshing. It is indicated to relieve heartburn, decrease pain and seizures and is good for fighting nausea and dizziness.

It is antiseptic and antipruriginous. Grind the fresh mint leaves with a little water and apply the juice on the face can soothe infections, rashes and acne. You can also treat insect bites or animal bites. When applied directly on burns and cuts helps in the healing and healing of the wound, preventing it from becoming infected.