These are 10 Good Reasons Why You Should Grow Mint in Your Home

The first associations with this herb are the words green, refreshing and aromatic. However, when you read about this herb you will also find out several other appropriate words to describe this amazing plant.

Mint is rich in antioxidants, folic acid, vitamin A, B6, C, E, K and riboflavin.

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Benefits:

Improves digestion

For optimal results, drink mint tea.

Irritated bowel syndrome

This herb is efficient in treating the symptoms of this condition, according to researchers.

Asthma and respiratory problems

People with asthma can add mint in their inhalations and also drink mint tea. In order to ease breathing immediately, add 4 to 5 leaves of mint in hot water and inhale.

Lowers blood pressure

Potassium- one of the ingredients of the mint helps in lowering blood pressure and improves the heart rate.

Oral health

It helps with bad breath by destroying bacteria which also cause the cavity. For that reason, mint is added in mouthwashes, toothpastes and sprays for breath refreshing.

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Pain reliever

Mint leaves help with muscle pain, stomach acne and headache. In order to relax your muscles, mix a cup of sea salt, 6 to 8 mint essential oil drops, and a third cup of olive oil and massage your feet for 5 to 10 minutes and then wash them.

Nausea reliever

The scent of mint will make you feel better.

Depression

One cup of fresh mint leaves will reduce your stress.

Prevents cancer

Mint has menthol which has been proven to prevent various cancers, especially prostate cancer.

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Memory enhancer

Its scent will restore your memory and have a positive influence on your mental abilities.

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