Mint is a medicinal plant and aromatic herb, also known as bastard mint or mint, which can be used to treat stomach problems, muscle pain and inflammation, headaches and nausea in the stomach. should not be used for weight loss.
The scientific name for the mint is Mentha piperita and can be purchased in health food stores, pharmacies and in certain markets and fairs, and can be purchased naturally or in the form of sachets to make teas or infusions, or in capsule form. or essential oils.
Mint can be used for several applications and can be used to treat the following cases:
1. Stomach problems, gastritis, poor digestion, nausea and vomiting: helps treat digestive problems because it calms the stomach, also helping to calm nausea and vomiting. For the treatment of these cases, it is recommended to eat mint tea or drops of essential oil.
2. Skin problems, itching and hives: it can be used to treat skin problems because it has an anti-inflammatory and soothing action. To treat this chaos, it is recommended to use essential oil, which can be applied directly to the skin or added to boiling water for inhalations.
3. Excess gas and irritable bowel: helps to soothe the intestine, so it can be used to decrease gas production and treat the irritable bowel. In these cases, it is recommended to use stomach-resistant essential oil or mint capsules containing extracts from dried plants or essential oil.
4. Muscle, nervous and inflammatory pain: helps to relieve pain and inflammation of muscles and nerves, thus helping in cases of muscle aches, nervous pains, caused by physical activity or in case of rheumatic pains. To treat these cases, peppermint essential oil preparations should be used to massage the area. Learn to perform relaxing massages with this essential oil.
5. Headaches and migraines: relieves headaches, especially those caused by tensions or migraines. In these cases, peppermint oils should be used, which can be applied directly to the forehead or near the corner of the eye above the ear.
6. Cough, cold: helps to clear the lungs, soothe throat irritation, reduce cough and unlock the nose. In the treatment of these cases, it is recommended to ingest drops of mint essential oil or tea prepared with the leaves of the plant.
7. Oral problems: helps calm, reduce pain and inflammation of mouth sores. For the treatment of these cases, it is recommended to use mint leaves, which can be added to boiling water, for inhalations, mouthwashes or gargles.
8. Swelling: relieves swelling of the body, as it soothes, refreshes and stimulates blood circulation. In these cases, peppermint oils should be used, which can be applied directly to the site of swelling.
9. Bad halita: because it has a refreshing smell and taste and antiseptic properties, it helps to eliminate bad halite. In these cases, it is recommended to eat mint tea or chew fresh mint leaves.
Mint should be used sparingly, as overuse can cause allergic reactions or even irritation of the mucous membranes of the stomach. In addition, mint capsules and essential oils should only be used on medical advice.
The properties of mint include an action that reduces stomach spasms, vomiting and nausea, which improves blood circulation, antibacterial and antiviral, digestive, decongestant, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, analgesic, tonic, disinfectant, anticonvulsant, stimulating bile production and reducing gas production. .
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Mint can be used as tea with fresh, dried or crushed leaves of the plant or in the form of dyes, capsules with oil or dry extract of the plant or in the form of essential oils for the skin. See some tea recipes with this plant.
Mint side effects may include allergic skin reactions such as itching, burning, redness or hives, irritation of the stomach lining, such as stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, heartburn, swollen stomach or poor digestion.
Mint in the form of oil or capsules is contraindicated during pregnancy and lactation, as it can pass into breast milk, which can alter the smell and taste of milk, impairing lactation.
Peppermint oil or dye should not be used in infants and children under 5 years of age, especially in the neck or neck, as it can be very strong for the child.