Health Benefits and Mint Tea

Health Benefits and  Mint Tea

It belongs to the same family as peppermint, thyme and rosemary. It is known to many people thanks to its digestive properties and the large amount of vitamins and minerals it contains.

The qualities of mint tea have been known for many years. Believe it or not, this tea can be very useful for some parts of your body.

Although it grows all over the world, it is a plant native to the Mediterranean region. There are many different types of peppermint , but they all belong to the genus mentha.

Despite this variety, its common features, strong aroma, leaves that are generally green, pale purple colored flower and their growth in moist soils can be seen in all types.

Important points

peppermint plant

You can learn what the mint plant looks like and its uses in this article.

 The plant grows quickly , branching and can reach a height of half a meter.

Mint flowers can be purple or white in color. They appear as the plant grows.

There are about 25 subspecies of the same family, such as rosemary, thyme and vetiver. These are all known as aromatic herbs.

Peppermint leaves can be brewed or used as essential oil. You can apply these oils to the outer parts of your body.

This wonderful herb contains vitamins A and C, omega 3 fatty acids and various minerals .

You should be careful when it comes to peppermint, you should not expose the plant to the sun too much and provide enough water. The leaves can be collected year-round.

Its scientific name is "Mentha", from the lover of the Greek fairy Pluto. It is said that Pluto turned his lover into a plant because he was so jealous.

Properties of mint

In this article, you will learn the beneficial properties of mint. It is quite easy to take and plant this plant. Have it at hand and take advantage of the incredible properties of mint.

Mint helps the digestive system work

Stomach problems

After some meals, we use a phrase like "sit on stomach". In such cases, you can resort to mint to relieve bloating and better digest food.

Since it is antispasmodic and antiemetic, you can use peppermint in cases of stomach pain . If you think you ate too much, you can make a tea from mint leaves.

Peppermint increases the secretion of gastric juices and helps reduce nausea.

However, you should not consume this tea for a long time because it can cause gastritis or irritation in the lining of the stomach.

Mint improves respiratory system

Since it contains menthol, peppermint has anti-congestive properties. It also helps you to sweat more and eliminates congestion in the nose.

It is used to treat flu and colds, as well as to reduce fever. In addition, its anti-viral properties help treat all types of respiratory disease.

Some people use mint to treat bronchitis, pharyngitis and asthma. People who quit smoking or have a lot of coughs from smoking can reduce their discomfort in their throats thanks to mint tea.

Mint is beneficial for the liver and intestines

Peppermint can be used to stimulate the work of the liver and increase bile secretion. For example, it is used to treat abdominal cramps and to improve indigestion when the liver is not working well.

It treats diarrhea, irritable bowel syndrome and Crohn's disease. It also helps to flush gases out of the intestine and prevents waste from rotting or accumulating.

Accelerates blood circulation

It has anti-clotting properties thanks to mint, eugenol and rosmarinic acid. It improves blood circulation and treats certain diseases such as headaches.

It can also be used to reduce symptoms of altitude sickness because it allows the cells to get more oxygen and also to remove toxins more.

External use

Bad breath problem

In addition to what we mentioned earlier, peppermint also has the following benefits:

• Reduces bad breath
• Relieves rheumatic pain
• Tightens the skin
• Can be used in many ways in the kitchen
• Preparation of miraculous mint tea

Now is the time to prepare the mint tea! Thanks to mint, it is quite easy to alleviate the symptoms in your body.

Materials

6 mint leaves

½ cup (125 ml)

Fabrication

First, heat half a glass of water and add mint leaves.

When it starts to boil, remove it from the stove and wait a little.

It is best to drink the tea before it cools.

Make sure you enjoy all the benefits of mint. You can grow your own peppermint in your home and enjoy the incredible benefits to your health.