The health benefits of mint are many, thanks to its many nutrients and elements that are high in nutritional value and beneficial to human health, which we talk about in more detail in the context of this report.
Mint
It is one of the types of medicinal herbs, which have tremendous properties, making it the most popular type, especially in the Arab region, and those who use mint in many types of drinking and food.
Mint is characterized by its soft nature, which gives it the ability to grow under any conditions, whether in solar or non-solar areas, without being bound by a specific date for planting, and it does not need care and attention like other crops.
There are more than 60 species of mint, including catnip, water, Australian, fragile, Asian, and many other species, which are abundant in the countries of the Asian continent, and some regions of the continent of Europe.
Mint ingredients
According to the US Department of Agriculture information, every 100 grams of mint contains the following nutrients:
Calories: 70
Fat: 0.94
Saturated fat: 0.24
Carbohydrates: 14.89
Fibers: 8
Proteins: 3.75
Potassium, 458 mg.
Sodium, worth 30 mg.
Calcium, 199 mg.
Magnesium, 63 mg.
Iron, 11.87 mg.
Zinc, 1.09 mg.
Folate, 105 micrograms.
Vitamin C, 13.3 mg.
Vitamin B2, 0.175 mg.
Vitamin B, valued at 0.0781 mg.
Vitamin B3: 0.948 mg.
Vitamin B6: 0.158 mg.
Vitamin A, valued at 4,054 IU.
Benefits of mint
Peppermint contains many important nutrients that the human body needs, which give the human body a huge number of advantages and benefits, which are:
Relieving allergy symptoms
Peppermint contains antioxidants, such as rosemary and rosemary acid, which contribute to reducing the severity of seasonal allergic symptoms.
Reducing the risk of stomach ulcers
Peppermint also contains menthol, which reduces the risk of stomach ulcers, thanks to this substance's protection of the stomach lining.
Get rid of bad breath
Peppermint leaves eliminate bad breath, as well as bacteria, thanks to the fact that it contains flavored sugars.
Insect stings relief
Peppermint oil is used to relieve the pain of insect stings and rashes due to its ability to cool human skin.
Facilitate breastfeeding
Breastfeeding causes some pain in the mother for the first time, which is accompanied by the appearance of some cracks in the nipple, and mint infusion is used to get rid of this problem.
Reducing symptoms of bloating and indigestion
Peppermint oil is used in adding it to foods, to reduce the symptoms of indigestion and bloating, for its ability to increase the secretions of bile that contribute to the ease of the digestive process.
Relief of irritable bowel syndrome
Peppermint oil capsules are used to reduce symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome, through the compound menthol, which relaxes the muscles of the digestive system.
Anti-cold and flu
The menthol compound found in mint also works as an anti-decongestant, thus reducing the pain of sore throats associated with influenza infection.
Harmful mint
Despite the many benefits of mint, there are some damages that it causes to humans if eating an excessive amount of it, and these damages are represented in the following cases:
People with angular cheilitis, which may cause mouth and lip sensitivity.
People who suffer from a lack of stomach acid, peppermint, especially the oil coated with it, causes heartburn.
For people with diarrhea, peppermint oil can cause anal burns.
For people with GERD, peppermint may increase symptoms of this disease.
People who have had a previous gallstones infection should be very careful when using mint products.
Tips to get the benefits of mint
Take care not to use excessive doses of peppermint oil, and stick to the recommended doses.
Get a doctor's advice before consuming peppermint for fear of it interacting with some medications.
Pregnant and breastfeeding women should not take excessive amounts of mint, and the amount recommended by the doctor must be adhered to.
Peppermint oil is prohibited for children under two years of age, due to its danger to the respiratory health.
Mint boiled or soaked
It is one of the ways in which mint is used, by placing some of its green leaves in a small bowl with a little water, on a low heat, for a period of no more than 120 seconds, or boiling the water on its own and then placing the mint leaves in it for 10 minutes.
Benefits of boiled mint
Boiled mint helps to enhance and improve the work of the digestive system, and eliminate disorders that affect it.
Peppermint also plays a major role in preventing cancers such as lung, blood, pancreatic, throat and skin cancers, through its ability to shrink the blood vessels from which cancerous tumors feed.
Peppermint also works to eliminate bad breath and eliminate mouth bacteria.
It also reduces tooth and gum pain.
It helps to increase the secretion of the hormone of happiness, in a way that improves a person's mood, including getting rid of frustration, depression and tension.
It works to burn excess body fat, thus losing excess weight, especially in the abdominal areas, buttocks and sides.
It enhances the immune system's ability to fight various diseases.
It gives human skin smoothness, freshness, and elimination of its problems such as acne, blackheads, wrinkles and premature aging.
It eliminates hair problems, such as dandruff, hair loss, split ends and hair damage, and strengthens and promotes hair follicle growth.
Reducing asthma symptoms.
Works to rid the body of toxins.
It is considered a sedative