Unknown benefits of Mint!
Posted on: 06/Aug/2015 4:55:54 PM
The naturally known breath freshener Mint has got far more benefits than we actually think. It is scientifically called Mentha and is available in hundreds of varieties. This is basically a herb which has been in use for over hundreds of years and has got excellent medicinal properties.
There are several products available in the market that contain mint as the base element. This includes tooth paste, chewing gum, breath fresheners, inhalers, to name a few. The refreshing element of mint are widely known to most of us, but it has enormous benefits in addition to it which are described below:
How can mint leaves benefit your health?
Respiratory Disorders and Coughs:
Congestion in nose, throat, bronchi and lungs can be cured by the strong aroma of mint. It clears up the congestion in no time. These respiratory disorders can also lead to asthma and other related ailments. Irritation in throat that leads to chronic cough can also be cleared with the use of mint. This is why most balms are mint based. Compared to inhalers that are based on aerosols, mint based ones are more effective and eco-friendly.
Fatigue:
Your brain functioning can be activated just by the smell of fresh mint. This can in fact recharge your activities entirely. Essential oils from mint can pull you out of anxiety, depression and exhausted feel. This can be ingested, applied over your skin or inhaled as vapor. All of these methods have got the refreshing boost. You may add few drops of mint essential oil to your pillow at night. This will keep working out into your body all night when you are asleep.
Skin care:
Mint oil is a good antiseptic and mint juice is an excellent cleanser. Infections and itchiness can be cured using mint oil and it will sooth your skin. Symptoms of acne can also be cured and pimples can be largely reduced. Insect bites like those of mosquitoes, hornets, wasps, gnats or honeybees can also be treated by the anti-pruritic property of mint oil. The anti-inflammatory property of mint leaves will help in subsiding swelling, or irritating sensation. Bug or insect repellent products such as citronella candles make use of mint oil as its basic component mainly because of the intense aroma that most insects find to be unappealing.
Breastfeeding:
It is indispensable for mothers to breastfeed their baby. This may cause crack in nipple and damage in breasts. These can be cured by applying mint oil to alleviate the pain.
Asthma:
Asthma patients can get excellent benefits out of regular use of mint. It is a good relaxant and relieves congestion. However, excessive use of mint will lead to irritation in nose and throat.
Memory loss:
A recent study has examined the beneficial effects of mint oil in alertness, cognitive functioning and retention in humans. Those who have the habit of using chewing gum with mint flavor had higher memory power and mental alertness than those who did not.
Weight loss:
Further to all the above benefits stated, mint is helpful in all your r tiresome efforts invested to shed kilos. As stated above, mint is a stimulant that induces secretion of digestive enzymes which in turn absorbs nutrients from the food we consume. Fat in our food is converted into energy. Hence, with the inclusion of mint in food, you are increasing the total amount of fat that will be converted into energy by your body rather than getting stored which will eventually increase weight.
