Peppermint is a widely known plant. It grows in almost any garden. It has many useful properties that have been known for a long time.
Previously, no one knew the concept of "angina". Do you have heart pain? - you need to get rid of them. Mint is a faithful assistant in this.
Indeed, mint contains a large number of useful substances, which is why it is often used in folk medicine.
Benefits for humans
Mint can bring great benefits to the human body, namely:
1. Peppermint is used as a sedative. Its action calms the nerves. It will also help eliminate insomnia.
2. Menthol is obtained from mint oil (essential). If you rub it into your skin, you will feel a sensation of cold. It has a positive effect on cardiac activity.
3. Menthol helps relieve pain. As mentioned, rubbing menthol into the skin can cause a feeling of cold. And thus the pain goes away.
4. Mint also has a diuretic effect. Thanks to this, the body is freed from excess salts and fluid. It has an excellent effect on the body when losing weight.
5. Thanks to this plant, you can get rid of various inflammations. But this property is only available in the oil obtained from the leaves.
What diseases does mint tea help with?
Most often, teas, infusions and decoctions are prepared from this plant.
1. Mint can remove worms.
2. Often used to treat digestive disorders.
3. Mint helps in the treatment of liver diseases.
4. Mint cures hangovers.
5. Helps with nausea.
6. Widely used in cosmetology.
7. Mint can help get rid of various skin irritations.
Recipes
There are a huge number of recipes for making mint tea in the world. For example, tea with cinnamon and mint.
It is very easy to prepare. You just need to brew green tea with mint. Cinnamon is added to the finished tea (very little).
Tea with ginger and mint
Great for those who are losing weight. For this recipe, you will need crushed ginger root. Pour water over it and boil for twenty minutes. Let it cool.
In addition to mint, it will be useful to add honey and lemon juice. It is also harmless to add a few lingonberry leaves (they have a positive effect on kidney function). Infuse the drink for ten minutes.
Tea with mint and lemon
In addition to its excellent taste, this tea has beneficial properties. It is also recommended to add a little honey, which will add charm to the drink.
To prepare it, you need to take the juice of half a lemon and pour mint tea over it (the tea itself is prepared as follows: take a few tablespoons of mint (chopped) and pour boiling water over it).
Mint has a huge number of beneficial properties and is great for strengthening the body.
Previously we talked about how to develop endurance.
Author: Valeria Kisternaya
