The radioprotective property of mint extract was revealed in experiments on mice. There was a decrease in the severity of symptoms of radiation sickness and mortality. (one).
A study of the effect on the yeast-like fungi Candida albicans of essential oils and alcoholic extracts of leaves and roots of 35 medicinal plants, carried out in Brazil, showed the anti-candidiasis effect of mint essential oil. Field mint was one of 13 plants whose essential oils prevented the growth of fungi. (2).
The study of the effect of the field mint essential extract on male mice showed a decrease in the number of offspring, a decrease in the testes, the number of spermatozoa and their motility. The results show that the peppermint essential extract has reversible male contraceptive properties. (3).
An aqueous solution of mint extract in male mice causes inhibition of fertility while maintaining normal sexual behavior. All induced effects returned to normal within 30 days after discontinuation of 60 days of therapy. (7).
The results of a study of the effect of postcoital contraception of field mint extract show a stimulating role in uterine contraction and abortion in rats, expressed in the period after implantation. (5).
Field mint ethanol extract has shown a potentiating effect on gentamicins (antibiotics of the aminoglycoside series) and represents potential in the fight against bacterial resistance (resistance) to antibiotics. (4).
Potentiating effect with chlorpromazine against bacterial resistance. Research has shown that field mint extracts can be used as a plant source by modifying the activity of aminoglycosides (eg, aminazine). (9).
A study of various extracts of Mentha arvensis showed a protective effect against gastric ulcer in a rat model of ethanol-induced stomach ulcers. (6).
Field mint has a powerful analgesic effect and is used externally for rheumatism, neuralgia and headaches. The herbal ointment, where mint was combined with four other medicinal plants, was effective for muscle and ligament injuries (sprains, tendons, spasms, muscle pains, etc.), to a lesser extent in osteoarthritis of the joints and periarthritis of the shoulder joint. No adverse reactions were reported. The best efficacy was noted in synergism with oral or parenteral analgesics. (eight).
Research has shown that the essential oil is mainly found in mint leaves (0.62%); while the output of oil from the stems is negligible. The main component of all oils is menthol. The oils also contain: B-caryophyllene oxide, pellandrene, terpinolene, limonene, menthone and pulegon. (10).
Linarin was isolated from the extract of wild mint flowers, with a selective dose-dependent inhibitory effect on acetylcholinesterase. (eleven).
Studies of the antiallergic activity of the alcoholic extract of the leaves and root of mint have shown that the extract inhibits the release of histamine from mast cells.
In anti-inflammatory testing of the histamine-induced edema model, all extracts showed anti-inflammatory effects, suggesting the existence of compounds capable of inhibiting the release of histamine from mast cells and / or blocking histamine receptors. (12).
A study of the effect of peppermint on haloperidol-induced catalepsy in mice suggested that field mint significantly reduced oxidative stress and haloperidol-induced catalepsy. Researchers speculate that it could be used to prevent drug-induced pyramidal side effects. (thirteen).
The study evaluated the hydroalcoholic extracts of Mentha arvensis for antimicrobial activity against oral pathogens: streptococci (Streptococcus sobrinus) and Candida albicans. Results showed no antifungal effect against C. albicans. No antibacterial effect was detected. (15).
A study evaluated various leaf extracts against carbon tetrachloride (carbon tetrachloride) -induced liver damage in rats. The results showed the hepatoprotective effect of field mint with a significant decrease in liver enzymes almost comparable to the effect of silymarin (a hepatoprotective agent of plant origin, isolated from the fruits of milk thistle). The hepatoprotective effect was confirmed by histopathological examination. Phytochemical research revealed flavonoids, steroids, triterpenoids, alkaloids, glycosides, carbohydrates, tannins, phenolic compounds. (sixteen).
The study evaluated the antioxidant activity of field mint leaf ethanol extract through various assays: TBAR, DPPH, NO free radical scavenging, superoxide radical scavenging, and phosphorus-molybdenum method. The results showed significant dose-dependent antioxidant activity in all assays. (17).
The results of assessing the anthelmintic activity of the leaves of mint against the Ascaridia galli and Ascaris lumbricoides showed the maximum effect of peppermint essential oil, probably through blocking energy metabolism and paralysis of the worm. (eighteen).
How many riches lie just under our feet, and we often do not even pay attention to them. For example, how many in our age know how to use herbs? What herb will help with headaches, or soothe the nerves, improve sleep.
Let's consider, for example, how mint is useful, it just has all of the above properties and not only.
History of the origin of the mint plant
Mint has been known to our ancestors since time immemorial. She was a very useful and revered plant. Philosophers of Ancient Greece wore wreaths of the twigs of this plant on their heads, because they believed that it has the ability to put thoughts in order and stimulate the work of the brain.
In Russia, for a long time, it has been used to scare away evil spirits and remove the evil eye. Generally, there are a lot of plant species.
Marsh, white, spikelet and so on, but the most common and containing the largest amount of menthol at the moment is peppermint... It is used in many industries: cooking, pharmacology, medicine, and, by the way, not only non-traditional.
Peppermint considered medicinal and occurred due to the crossing of spikelet and aquatic species. Such a plant can reach a height of more than one and a half meters. It has oblong green leaves, located sevenfold along the entire length of the plant. It grows as a bush, the stem is tetrahedral.
From mid-June to early August, the plant blooms with small purple flowers, which are arranged in a pyramid at the tip of the plant. The smell is very strong and peculiar, it cannot be confused with any other.
Peppermint - medicinal properties and contraindications
Mint has useful properties and contraindications, like any medicine. Mint, the benefits and harms, must be known in order to successfully use decoctions and tinctures. So, let's find out how mint is useful for women, men and children.
In addition to a pleasant smell, the herb also has a huge number of properties, the use of which is very difficult to overestimate. Here is a small list of what mint is good for the body:
- Natural sedative. Mint tea works great as a sleeping pill, so it is advised to drink it before bedtime for people who cannot fall asleep for a long time and suffer from insomnia on nervous basis.
- The anti-inflammatory effect of menthol, which, as you know, is in a huge amount in mint, due to which, the herb is successfully used in medicine and pharmacology.
- The analgesic and expectorant effect helps in the fight against a huge number of diseases, from stomach problems and constipation, to rheumatism and tuberculosis.
- Peppermint tincture is very effective in combating headaches and flatulence.
- Essential oils stimulate hair growth.
- Normalizes heart rate, lowers blood pressure, strengthens the walls of blood vessels.
- It is indicated for infectious diseases. Mint tea lowers the temperature, helps to ease breathing, and has a cooling effect on pharyngitis and sore throat.
- Relieves heartburn and normalizes the outflow of bile in the body.
Contraindications
But, like any other drug, mint has its own contraindications. It would seem that absolutely harmless herb can be very dangerous in some situations.
Therefore, in order not to harm your health by self-medication, you need to know in what situations the intake of this plant is contraindicated.
- With individual intolerance and allergic reactions.
- Children under three years of age.
- Women after a diagnosis of infertility, as infusions can only aggravate the situation.
- For women during lactation and breastfeeding, consuming large amounts of peppermint can be fraught with a decrease in the amount of milk.
- It is not recommended to drink broths in large quantities for people with low blood pressure.
- Excessive passion for teas and tinctures can lead to a decrease in potency and sexual desire in men. So a man should especially carefully monitor the dosage of drinks and decoctions.
Be attentive to your health, because even the most useful herbs and drugs, if used unwisely, can lead to sad results. The judicious use of herbs for men and women will not do any harm.
Mint - application
People have known for a long time that mint is used for various purposes and directions. Let's and we will try to figure out how to use the medicine given to us.
Mint is used as the finest flavoring for dishes, it is often used in teas and drinks, both regular and alcoholic. Here are some ways to use peppermint:
Baby mojito... In the summer heat, you really want to drink something cool and refreshing. Here such a non-alcoholic drink will come to the rescue. The fresh scent of menthol will give you a charge of energy and strength for new achievements.
To prepare this magical drink we need:
- carbonated water - 400 grams;
- lemon or lime - 1 piece;
- fresh mint - 3-5 branches;
- sugar - 3 teaspoons;
- a crumb of ice - two-thirds of a glass.
Mojito preparation is extremely simple and does not require special bartending skills:
- Cut the lemon into slices.
- We throw mint into the glass.
- Sprinkle everything with sugar on top.
- Mix the contents of the glass thoroughly with a mudler.
- Put crushed ice on top.
- Fill with sparkling water.
- Decorate the edge of the glass with a young sprig of mint.
- Serve with straws.
Mint tincture
A life-saving recipe for people suffering from stomach and gallbladder problems. And also, such a tincture stimulates increased appetite.
You can cook several servings at once, you just need to proportionally increase the amount of ingredients. You will need: dried mint - 2 teaspoons; water is a glass.
- We buy mint or dry it ourselves.
- We boil water.
- Grind the grass and fill it with boiling water.
- Let the broth stand for half an hour.
- We filter.
- We take it thirty minutes before meals.
In this recipe, you can use not only liquid, but also the remaining leaves. The cooled mint gruel can be wrapped in cheesecloth and apply to the eyes for fifteen minutes. It relieves inflammation, helps with constant tearing of the eyes.
Peppermint infusion
This broth has excellent expectorant and anti-inflammatory properties. An ideal remedy for people suffering from infectious diseases or sore throat. For the broth you need: dried mint leaves - 15 grams; water is a glass.
This broth can be drunk not only. In cosmetology, it is used as toning lotion... And for greater effect, you need to freeze the broth and wipe your face with ice every morning.
Peppermint spirit tincture
A medicinal tincture on alcohol is excellent for headaches. A teaspoon of the dried leaves of the plant is filled with 100 grams of alcohol. Let the mixture brew for a week. We smear the finished tincture on whiskey for headache attacks.
As you can see, mint - very useful herb... Therefore, do not waste time, it's time to go in search of her. Dried mint can be purchased in the pharmacy as a medicinal plant, green - in the supermarket, as it is used to prepare and decorate dishes.
In general, it's great if the plant is your own. Then it can be collected and dried, or put at home with a cute fragrant bouquet. Just do not forget a few simple rules. Cutting the grass is necessary during its flowering period, because too young plants, when dried, will lose their unique aroma.
And also it must be remembered that she should only be dry... After rain, or after dew, picking is not worth it, since the grass will also lose its aroma and quickly deteriorate, not even having time to dry.
So go ahead to this wonderful storehouse of menthol, just remember - too much weed in the diet is more likely to harm than speed up recovery. Be healthy.
Perennial plant, long known for its medicinal and aromatic properties, used in medicine, cosmetology, cooking and many other areas - mint. Mint essential oil is used, less often the plant itself.
Spearmint has spikelet-shaped inflorescences
Plant species
The genus Mint includes about 42 species of plants and various hybrids: Japanese, aquatic, curly, pepper, cat, Korean. Each species has characteristics that distinguish it from others. Some species are used medicinally, others may not have medicinal properties. Plants of different varieties differ in leaf shape, color shades and flowering periods. Each variety has specific growing and grooming needs.
Representatives of some of the varieties belong to other genera, but to the same family of Yasnotokovyh. In Europe and Asia, the most common:
- field mint;
- fragrant;
- forest.
A more detailed description and methods of application will help to distinguish varieties.
Field view
A crop called meadow or wild mint. Up to 3% of essential oil (contains menthol) is extracted from the ground part, which is used to enhance and improve the aroma of cocktails, sauces, sweets and culinary dishes.
In medical fields, wild culture essential oil is used as a pain reliever. In the treatment of frostbite, field mint oil has a disinfecting and analgesic effect. Wild mint is used to treat diseases of the gastrointestinal tract. The menthol contained in the oil is used in the production of Valocordin, toothpaste and many cosmetic preparations.
Field mint
The field variety is widely popular in Europe and regions of Asia. Meadow mint grows on the banks of rivers and other bodies of water, in swampy places, damp meadows and fields. The plant does not require care, the bushes are frost-resistant, resistant to pests and diseases.
Wild mint can grow up to 100 cm in height, but more often it is a stunted plant. Stems are branched, outstretched, less often erect. Leaves are oval or roundish in shape, narrowed at the top. Pink or lilac-pink flowers on pedicels are combined in fragrant globular inflorescences. Field mint blooms from early summer to mid-autumn. The fruit ripens from August to October. Wild - Available to grow in the garden.
Scented variety
Round-leaved mint is a herb with a strong fresh scent. Another name is fragrant, due to the strong smell of leaves and flowers.
Distributed in Europe, Asia and the Mediterranean. It is grown as an ornamental or medicinal plant.
Fragrant mint grows in places with moderate humidity, well accessible to sunlight. There is a possibility of growing at home.
The plant often looks like a bush 30-40 cm tall, less often the stems reach 80-90 cm. The leaves are rich green, have a strong aroma, are small, have a roundish shape with a narrowed top. The leaf blade is covered with soft fluff.
It blooms from July to September, with small fragrant flowers of white or light pink color, united in racemose inflorescences.
It is used for aromatic procedures and in the production of medicines. Helps in the treatment of acute diseases of the upper respiratory tract. It is used to dilate blood vessels and reduce pressure. Helpful for stimulating digestion and relieving nausea. It is part of sedatives. It has analgesic and cooling properties.
Forest mint
Oregano is a herb that grows in Europe and Asia. Forest mint grows on the edges of thinned forests, on dry land, in meadows, in steppe areas. In dry or moderately humid areas. Oregano ordinary tolerates winter well, is resistant to sudden changes in climate, pests and diseases.
The plant is more often found in the form of bushes, 40-60 cm high. It has stems covered with reddish hairs. Leaves are oblong-oval, dark green at the base, light green at the top. The flowering period is from June to September. Flowers from pink to purple hues, collected in small, pleasantly smelling inflorescences.
It is widely used in home medicine, used for the manufacture of infusions and other medicinal preparations. It is used to relieve expectorant coughs. Used as a pain reliever. It has a hemostatic effect, diuretic and choleretic properties.
Medicinal properties
Representatives of many plant species have a number of medicinal properties that are widely used in medicine and cosmetology. Mint leaves contain 2-3% menthol, inflorescences - up to 5-6%. Essential oils of culture containing menthol are used for various fields.
- Treatment of stomach diseases.
- Pain relieving and disinfecting effect.
- Normalization of the problems of the nervous system.
- Manufacturing of Valocordin and other preparations containing menthol, pain relievers.
- Making soothing and toning skin care products.
- Treatment of diseases of the respiratory tract, cardiovascular system.
It is often used in cooking as a seasoning for many dishes, for flavoring tea, drinks, cocktails and desserts. Essential oils of different varieties are used for medicinal aromatic baths. The stems and leaves are often used in home treatment, alternative medicine, and folk rituals. It is rarely used for a fresh smell in the house.
Conclusion
The culture in question is a herbaceous plant with a strong aroma, growing in different regions and localities. It has the shape of a small bush with branched stems, rounded leaves and small inflorescences of small flowers, from white to purple shades. Possesses many useful properties. It is used in various fields as a medicine or as a flavor and aroma enhancer. In Europe and Asia, the most common mint is field, fragrant and forest mint. The plant is used in medicine, cooking and the production of cosmetics due to its many beneficial properties and a specific smell.
– a medicinal herb known for its tonic, anti-inflammatory, healing, soothing, anti-stress and focusing properties. It is used both in folk medicine and in traditional medicine. It is also used in the food industry, cosmetology, perfumery and simply for landscaping garden and park areas. The plant is absolutely unpretentious, grows in almost any conditions and does not require special care, and the benefits of mint for the body are great. The competent use of various types of mint gives excellent results in improving and treating the body, increases immunity, activity and well-being.
Did you know? There is a version that mint got its name from the mint naiads from ancient Greek myths, which the goddess Persephone turned into grass, thus avenging her husband Aida's love for a beautiful girl.
Let's talk about the benefits of each type of mint for the body.
Useful properties and contraindications of lemon mint
Lemon mint is also called lemon balm, but, in fact, lemon balm is not a mint. This is an independent plant, the second name of which just stuck among the people. And it stuck because lemon balm looks like mint, but exudes a persistent lemon scent, while mint is menthol. The plant is beneficial, although it contains fewer essential oils than mint. Shows a calming, antispasmodic, analgesic, diaphoretic effect. Normalizes sleep, relieves overwork and depression, evens out low blood pressure.
It is prescribed for some heart, respiratory, gastrointestinal diseases, diseases of the nervous and female reproductive system, metabolic disorders. It is indicated for anemia, arrhythmia, headache, neuralgia, asthma, poor appetite, constipation. It is applied externally in the form of washes, lotions, compresses - for bruises, skin wounds, insect bites, polyarthritis. Form of application - tea, decoction, tincture.
Important! Lemon mint (lemon balm) shows its medicinal properties in the treatment of menstrual disorders, inflammation of the ovaries, hormonal disorders, but it also has contraindications for women - pregnancy.
Use with caution with persistently reduced pressure - preferably under medical supervision. Lemon balm is also contraindicated in case of individual intolerance, liver failure, epilepsy, ulcers, children under 3 years of age. Lemon mint, despite its medicinal properties, has contraindications for men. It negatively affects fertility, men under 50 do not need to get carried away with taking lemon mint inside. Outwardly, you can use it without fear.
Why peppermint is good for you
Peppermint has the widest range of uses for the prevention and treatment of various systems and organs. It is prescribed to improve appetite, digestion, intestinal motility, relieve colic and stomach cramps. Has a good laxative effect, helps with flatulence. Peppermint tea is considered one of the most effective diuretics and choleretic drugs. Peppermint essential oils are applied topically in massage to relieve muscle pain and tension.
The same relaxing and pain-relieving effect is achieved by taking a bath with a few drops of peppermint oil. Due to the high content of menthol, mint is good for the heart - it has a vasodilator effect, which is necessary in the treatment of angina pectoris and high blood pressure. It is also used for colds, bronchitis, pneumonia. Mint has pronounced antiseptic properties - treatment of wounds, skin rashes, acne, dandruff with broths and tinctures of mint is very effective. Peppermint soothes, helps to cope with stress, depression, great emotional and mental stress.
Important! The consumption of mint should be moderate for people who drive vehicles or those whose work involves concentration. Peppermint can make you sleepy!
The benefits of eating curly mint
Synonyms for curly mint - mint, spring mint, curly mint, German, spike-shaped, garden mint. In general, curly mint is used in pharmacology and folk medicine less often than peppermint. This is due to its milder action and lower content of essential oils, and instead of menthol it contains carvone. The herb mint curly shows its useful medicinal properties to a slightly lesser extent, but it is widely used in cooking and as a flavoring agent in many types of industry. Due to its mild effect on the body, its use is allowed for children. Forms of preparation are the same as for other types of mint - teas, tinctures, decoctions.
Important! Could mint be harmful to women in other ways? Yes, with an increased content of the hormone testosterone in women and with frequent use of mint, body hair and fullness can be observed.
Medicinal properties of long-leaved mint
Long-leaved mint is used as an expectorant, diaphoretic, antipyretic, antiseptic, sedative, analgesic and tonic. And also it is used to improve digestion, increase appetite, relieve stomach, intestinal colic and toothache. Wounds are treated with tinctures and decoctions, used for rinsing with stomatitis, pharyngitis, sore throat, otitis media. With skin rash, dermatitis, baths with long-leaved mint are shown. In addition, it is used as a spice for cooking and drinks and as an aromatic component in cosmetology and perfumery.
Did you know? The old Russian name for mint is dragolyub, perekop, bezhava. Our ancestors used mint, the benefits of which have been known since ancient times in the treatment of heart disease, sleep disorders, as a general tonic and aromatic agent.
Useful and harmful properties of field mint
Synonyms - meadow mint, forest, wild, upland, dog, oregano, digging, flea mint, mother. This type of mint is of the greatest importance for medicine and is used for the manufacture of the famous heart drug - Validol. Field mint is useful for the heart - it has a vasodilating effect and relieves spasms of the heart muscle. Tea and decoctions are used for gastrointestinal pathologies - stomatitis, poor appetite, high acidity of gastric juice, to improve secretion and digestion, with flatulence and intestinal spasms. They are also prescribed for dyspepsia, gastritis, diarrhea, atony and gastric colic. Acts as a choleretic, prevents the formation of stones and cholelithiasis.
A proven remedy for pulmonary colds is a decoction of mint, the benefits of which are mucolytic, expectorant, antipyretic action. It is prescribed for laryngitis, bronchitis, whooping cough, pneumonia, pulmonary tuberculosis, asphyxiation. Topically, mint infusions are used as an antimicrobial, healing, increasing blood circulation, relieving pain and inflammation remedy for cramps, rheumatism, sciatica, arthritis, skin wounds, rashes and itching, dermatitis.
Important! Mint of any kind shows its beneficial properties and benefits regardless of gender, but its frequent use has contraindications for men - mint reduces potency. This is due to the increased content of female plant hormones in mint - phytoestrogens, which can reduce the amount of the male hormone in the body - testosterone. Men should not give up mint completely, but it should be consumed in the form of tea and decoctions inside in moderation. Two or three cups a day won't hurt, but more than five cups of mint is too much.
On the other hand, drinking mint, not too strongly brewed tea or fresh mint juice for men, in certain courses or daily, with short breaks, is even beneficial for potency. Peppermint perfectly soothes, relaxes, relieves fatigue, prevents stress and fights the associated impotence.
Why dog mint is good for you
Dog mint, or ivy budra, dushmyanka, garachka, rams, mole, magpie is a useful medicinal herb. What does dog mint help with? It is used for diseases of the respiratory, genitourinary, and digestive systems. It has choleretic, antiseptic, healing, diaphoretic, analgesic, antitumor, anti-inflammatory properties. It is prescribed for skin diseases and wounds, scrofula, stomatitis, anemia, loss of appetite, gastritis, dyspepsia, enteritis, colitis. And also for the treatment of eye diseases - lacrimation, conjunctivitis, colds of the nose, throat and bronchi, asthma, cystitis, cholelithiasis and urolithiasis. Outwardly - for fractures, inflammation, dislocation of bones and joints, acne, burns, eczema, psoriasis. Boudra is used in cooking as a flavoring agent and an ingredient for creating tonic drinks.
Peppermint belongs to the lucifer family. There are 25 different species that can be wild or artificially bred. In folk medicine and modern cooking, as a rule, only three types of mint are used. Field mint is in great demand due to its anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties.
The appearance and features of flowering plants
Mint is a perennial plant, reaching a height of 15-65 cm (in some cases it can reach a meter). The rhizome is creeping, straight stem, on which the petiole pubescent leaves are located. These are the characteristics that mint differs.
The grass blooms with purple or pink flowers, which, when ripe, turn into brown fruits that look like small nuts. The plant is common in temperate climates and prefers well-moisturized soil. Most often, mint grows near water bodies in the shrub zone.
Species of mint varieties
There are several of the most common species that are used by humans for various areas of life. Species of mint have differences not only external, but also differ in the general direction of their impact on the body.
- Peppermint is an artificially bred plant that has the strongest aroma. It is necessary to collect the leaves during the flowering period. Since at this time the plant contains the maximum amount of menthol - an essential oil that provides a medicinal effect.
- Field mint is a wild plant growing up to 50 cm in height. Blooms from June to November, the essential oil contained in the leaves has analgesic and disinfecting properties. It is used in the manufacture of "Validol", as it eliminates heart spasms and dilates the coronary vessels.
- Lemon mint - better known as lemon balm. It blooms in summer, the height of the plant reaches a meter. "When to pick mint?" - this is a very important question, since in different life periods it contains a different medicinal composition. It has a more effective effect on the human body, mainly for analgesic properties in case of stomach or intestinal cramps.
Each individual species has similar beneficial properties, which equally determine the demand for all types of mint in traditional medicine.
Why mint is useful: medicinal effect on the body
Not only is mint a herb, it is also a medicinal product that, when used correctly, can improve health. The main advantages of the plant include:
- Mint, the herb of which is able to improve digestion processes, due to its mild choleretic effect, is often used in folk medicine.
- Decoctions prepared on the basis of a wild plant have an anti-inflammatory effect, eliminate inflammatory processes in the body.
- Mint infusions are used to relieve pain syndrome, and it is also effective to use mint as a sedative. It allows you to cope with neurological disorders and get rid of insomnia.
- Field mint is a good antispasmodic, allowing you to quickly neutralize spasms in the body.
- Decoctions of mint are used in the treatment of various diseases of the oral cavity, as a means of eliminating bad breath. Also has antiemetic effects.
- Mint tinctures help well in the treatment of skin diseases.
- For bladder dysfunctions, the use of peppermint infusions is also appropriate and desirable.
To use mint-based preparations as efficiently as possible, you must observe the indicated dosage and duration of administration. Knowing how useful mint is, you can effectively take it to eliminate pain syndromes and as a disinfectant.
Contraindications for admission
Mint should not be used by people with individual intolerance. In addition, it is contraindicated:
- during pregnancy and breastfeeding;
- people suffering from low blood pressure (hypotension);
- with varicose veins, since mint reduces the tone of the vascular wall.
The use of mint
Most often, field mint is used in the treatment of gastrointestinal disorders, such as:
- colitis;
- enterocolitis;
- gastritis;
- diarrhea;
- flatulence.
It is also effective for colds, the special composition of the plant allows you to quickly remove phlegm from the respiratory tract. In case of violations of the heart, the use of mint allows you to expand the coronary vessels, thereby improving blood circulation and relieving spasm of the heart muscle.
The disinfecting and anti-inflammatory properties of mint make it suitable for rinsing the mouth.
For external use, compresses and lotions from mint leaves are common. They are used for muscle cramps, pain in the spine and joints, as well as for cramps and itchy skin diseases.
The leaves can be used both freshly chopped and in the form of the herb remaining after preparing the decoction.
Decoction recipes
To eliminate digestive disorders, you need to pour 1 tablespoon of dry raw materials with a glass of boiling water and insist for 20 minutes. After that, the strained broth can be taken orally in small doses (a third of a glass) or used to make compresses or lotions.
