Mint is a
calming and soothing herb that has been used for thousands of years to aid
stomach upset and indigestion. Mint has several benefits which include proper
digestion, weight loss, asthma, depression, fatigue, and headache. The mint leave is known as scent leave in Nigeria. The mint
leave has more than two dozens species and hundreds of varieties it has been
used for hundreds of years for its remarkable medicinal properties.
1. Digestion:
The mint leave aids digestion it is a great appetiser or palate cleanser, it
soothes the stomach when your stomach feels sick.
2. Treat
Headache and Nausea: Mint leaves especially when crushed help you to deal with
headache and nausea.
3. Respiratory
disorders: The strong aroma of this herb is very effective in cleaning up
congestion of the nose, throat and lungs, which gives relief from respiratory
disorders.
4. Breast
feeding: For many women, breastfeeding is an amazing part of raising a child;
this can also affect your breast and nipples. Studies have shown that mint oil
can reduce the nipple cracks and pain caused by breast feeding.
5. Skin care:
Mint oil is a good antiseptic and antipruritic material, the juice obtained
from mint is an excellent skin cleanser. It soothes the skin and protects it
from infection.
By Miamuna Bagudu
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