Magnificent Mint: The Beneficial Powers of this Medicinal Herb

A mint family reunion would be pretty epic. You’d see a great variety of little mints running around a big dining table with the many mint cousins. The fact is you probably know someone in the mint family, you’ve likely used them in your recipes, infused them in your tea, and even brushed your teeth with them. The mint (genus Mentha) has 25 species of fragrant herbs. A few favorites, including spearmint and peppermint, are used as food flavorings and soothing teas.

The plants are native to Eurasia, North America, parts of Africa, and Australia. It is known for its many aromatic members. Some of its most aromatic members include lavender, rosemary, basil, thyme, and sage. Plants in the family are usually characterized by square stems, paired and simple leaves, and tubular flowers. According to Medical News Today, mint has high antioxidant capacities. An antioxidant is a substance, like C or E, that removes potentially damaging oxidizing agents in a living organism. This means that antioxidants can prevent or slow down the damage caused to cells by other harmful substances.

Let’s look at some of the benefits:

Allergies Thanks to the anti-inflammatory agent called rosmarinic acid, mint has plenty of benefits for people that suffer from seasonal allergy symptoms.

Common cold The menthol in mint is a natural aromatic decongestant that helps to break up phlegm and mucus. The menthol can also help soothe a sore throat.

Indigestion and gas Perhaps one of the most well-known beneficial effects of mint include its soothing capabilities of indigestion and gas. The herb has been used for a thousand years to treat an upset stomach. Mind increases the bile secretion and flow, which speeds and aids digestion. If you are experiencing bloating and gas, peppermint can help ease some of that inflammation.

Skin & Oral Health For a variety of insect bites, mint has the effect of calming and cooling skin. You might have seen that mint is added to many kinds of toothpaste and mouthwashes. This is because mint has antimicrobial agents and breath freshener.

Irritable Bowel Syndrome When people suffer from abdominal pain and discomfort associated with IBS, mint can have some soothing effects.

Other Uses of Mint

Mint is not only to calm those stomach ailments, but it is also used in a variety of ways to spice up our diet and add to foods, beverages, and more. Other spices like basil and cilantro are part of this big mint family. It is relatively easy to grow anywhere and why many people grow it in their backyard as a little additive for their dinner plates.

Drink Tea With Benefits

Drink tea that promotes wellness. Infusion teas are a great way to reap the benefits of the plants and herbs while drinking a warm drink to soothe and calm after a long day. A cup of mint tea can be enjoyed at any time of the day all day. When looking to get the best quality tea, call Arsa Distributing. We provide the beloved Therbal Teas that have provided a generation of customers in Mexico and the United States with soothing and healthy teas.

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