Minty Herb Benefits
November 13, 2008
Mint spacata hits your senses with its enduring aroma. Owing to its flavour rich flavour and characteristic presence it has been used to produce mouth-watering curries, soups, salads, juleps, juices, teas, candies and even ice-creams. But little did we know that the supernal herb is packed with nutritional value.
About 100 gram of Mint ferries minerals like Phosphorous, Iron, Thiamine, Magnesium, Chromium, Copper, Zinc, Mangnese and Calcium. It bears Vitamins like Riboflavin, Folic acid, Vitamin C, Niacin. Apart from these it provides fats, Fibre, Oxalic acid and moisture to the body. Owing to the presence of these nutrients in Mint it provides several health benefits. Let’s spread more light on it. Fresh crushed mint leaves when rubbed on teeth makes teeth whiter.
Those who suffer from seasonal colds and sinus problems can achieve relief by inhaling mint leaves or aroma of the elixir prepared. The inhalation also provides a soothing effect on nervous and hence person feel more relaxed. It works as a potent detoxifying agent and has good diuretic properties. For those who experience several stomach aches and an upset GIT can take a strong decoction of mint leaves.
In Middle East, drinking of Mint green tea is very popular. It thoroughly cleanses the stomach and eradicates bowel syndromes symptoms. The herb is powerful in relieving headaches and migraine pains. The menthol ingredient present in the herb has been used in several pharmaceutical and medicinal preparations. It is also used in variety of cosmetics for its soothing properties. Another conception about Mint is its interference with female fertility. Some believe and prolonged use of mint kills the ova and the gamesters due to its antibacterial properties.
It has been used extensively for oral care owing to its germicidal and breath freshener properties. No wonder it is hot choice for chewing gum makers and tooth pastes. Researchers say that even deadly disease like cancer may be cured using some of the enzymes present in mint. Lastly, it is delicious to eat as chutney in local street preparations.
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