(MENAFN- The Peninsula) New Delhi: Mint leaves aids in digestion, improves oral health, treats cold and more, say experts.
JLN Sastry, Head of Healthcare Research, Dabur Research and Development, and Parameshwar Arora, Senior Ayurveda Consultant, Sir Gangaram Hospital, Delhi, India,have shared a list of benefits you can get from mint:
* Mint leaves are loaded with anti-oxidants and phytonutrients which provide relief to the stomach muscles and help in digestion. It soothes the stomach instantly and works wonders when it comes to treating tummy troubles.
* The herb is a naturally soothing substance, so it can alleviate the inflammation and temperature rise that is often associated with headaches and migraines.
* Improving the health of a person's mouth is a well-known benefit of mint. Since it has germicidal qualities and quickly freshens breath, it adds to oral health by inhibiting harmful bacterial growth inside the mouth and by cleaning the tongue and teeth.
* Mint leaves can become your go-to ingredient to treat cough and cold.
* The anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties work wonders for acne-prone skin. Also, when applied topically, mint has the effect of calming and cooling the skin affected by insect bites, a rash or other reactions.
* Mintis one of those herbs which not only has general benefits but also has therapeutic values. If people have any kind of digestion problem like gas formation, indigestion, vomiting and diarrhoea, pudina can be used effectively in different formats.
* In any person if there's a tendency of bloating, abdomen pains, nausea or vomiting on empty stomach or after food, consuming mint can be an effective remedy. For this purpose, mint leaves can be consumed after being soaked in water or can be consumed in the form of juice from leaves.
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