Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Order: Lamiales
Family: Lamiaceae
Scientific name: Mentha
Mint is a popular herb and mouth freshener, it is widely used for its medicinal properties. Mint has more than two dozen spices and hundreds of varieties including spearmint and peppermint. It is used in a lot of culinary preparation in both dried and fresh forms. Most personal care products used mint as an ingredient like shaving gel, toothpaste, breath fresheners, chewing gums, teas, candies, oils, balms, and inhalers.
Due to its fresh taste, mint extract is also used in cookies, cakes, sugar-free products, nutrition supplements, and energy bars. Due to the medicinal properties of mint, it is used to manage blood sugar levels, treat skin problems, breathing disorders, aid digestion, etc.
Health Benefits
- Mint is an excellent herbal medicine to treat digestive problems. It provides better relief from indigestion and soothes stomach upset.
- Consuming mint gives a soothing effect for asthmatic patients. Due to the anti-inflammatory properties of this herb, it is a good relaxant and relieves congestion.
- Mint is a strong adaptogenic herb, so it helps to cure headaches and nausea.
- Mint also plays an important role in weight loss. It helps to the proper nutrient absorption and better metabolism then aid weight loss.
- Mint has a strong refreshing smell, it helps to refresh the body and mind. The apoptogenic properties of mint help to regulate cortisol levels in the blood that ease stress and depression.
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