Savor Mint Leaves
Savor Mint Leaves
Mint (Mentha cordifolia), which as we know, not only have a property to freshen breath. Semriwing fragrant aroma and mint leaves caused volatile oil content of menthol oil. These leaves contain vitamin C, provitamin A, phosphorus, iron, calcium and potassium.
Apparently more than that, mint-scented leaves and fragrant flavor of this refreshing cold also has many uses and is able to overcome some health problems, following some of them:
1. Overcome Dandruff
This recipe comes from Lake Austin Spa Resort, Texas. Insert the stem of mint and rosemary in 8 ounces of apple vinegar, let stand a week in order to really get out of her sari, then use like using a conditioner after shampooing. Mint will increase the circulation in the scalp to prevent dandruff, while his apple vinegar will dry dandruff.
2. Stomach Pain Relief
Abdominal cramps can be overcome with a glass of hot mint (add a teaspoon of fresh mint leaves in hot water.) Mint helps muscles to relax and overcome digestive cramps, according to Walt Coyle, MD, Gastroenterology director at Scripps Medical Center, La Jolla, California.
3. Hunger Relief
According to a study conducted at Wheeling Jesuit University in West Virginia, those who sipped mint essential oils every 2 hours, reduced calorie consumption by 23 percent than those who do not. Prepare mint or mints to help overcome hunger. However, limit the consumption of candy.
4. Digestive System
Mint leaves are a healthy appetizers. Why? Because mint can calm conditions in the stomach. The smell of mint will activate the salivary glands and the glands that produce digestive enzymes. And the result was smooth digestion.
5. Nausea and headache
A refreshing mint aroma is potent medicine for nausea. Smell the aroma of mint oil or fresh mint leaves in order to decrease nausea. When applied, the headache will also be reduced.
6. Respiratory Disorders
The smell of fresh mint is very effective relief of respiratory congestion by opening up the nose, throat, and lungs. Mint flavor could also help to overcome cough.
7. Asthma
The use of mint regularly can help people with asthma because it can provide relaxation and help relieve breathing.
8. Skin care
Mint juice is great when used as face masks. In addition to the skin, infections, rashes, and acne can also be resolved. Mint also can cope with mosquito bites.
9. Oral health
This was certainly known to many people benefit from mint leaves. Because of its ability to cope with bacteria and inhibit growth of harmful bacteria in the mouth, no wonder your mouth and breath fresh we will always use it when the routine.
10. Cancer
According to recent studies, some enzymes contained in the mint leaves can help fight cancer cells.
Posted by Fety Kusuma
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