Mint: 4 unusual benefits of the herb of the moment

Discover the benefits of mint and how to use it correctly in the preparation of herbal teas, syrups and even hair masks

Plants and herbs are excellent allies for solving various health problems and also for beauty treatments, especially when the pharmaceutical industry did not exist. Our ancestors believed they had powers to prevent and cure diseases that affected physical and mental well-being.

One of the most used herbs is mint, which can be used in different ways, but it is necessary to understand the correct way to consume it and also mix it with other ingredients, to obtain a good result. See the four benefits of this herb and learn the correct way to use it.

juices

Pineapple mint juice, in addition to being delicious and refreshing, can also bring many benefits to the body. The drink, among other things, can have a purifying effect, that is, it helps to purify the body, or it can also bring a calming effect, adding passion fruit pulp and honey to this option.

detox juice

Ingredients:

• 3 cored apples, chopped
• 3 cups of chopped melon
• Fresh mint to taste (Mentha piperina)

Way of doing: pass the ingredients through a food processor and drink the extracted juice. If you wish, you can puree it all in a blender with a little water.

juice for anxiety

Ingredients:

• Pure pulp of 1 passion fruit
• 1 tablespoon fresh mint leaves (Mentha piperita)
• 1 1/2 cups filtered water
• 3 spoons of honey

Way of doing: Blend all ingredients except the honey in a blender until smooth. Then add honey, mix well and drink.

Syrups

Mint is used extensively in homemade syrups, including some that use the herb to give a on in male sexual life. Furthermore, peppermint syrup also helps with digestive problems, relieving heartburn, malaise and reflux. Whenever you choose to make homemade syrup, it’s important to choose to use real honey.

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon fresh mint leaves (Mentha piperita)
• 1 and 1/2 cups of honey
• 1 teaspoon of guarana powder
• 1 teaspoon ginseng powder (Panax ginseng)

Way of doing: in a bowl, crush the mint leaves with the handle of a spoon. Mix the other ingredients, cover and leave to rest for 15 hours in an airy place. Strain and drink 1 tbsp in the morning.

heartburn syrup

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves (Mentha piperita)
• 2 tablespoons fresh fennel leaves and seeds (Foeniculum vulgare)
• 1/2 cup honey (tea)

Way of doing: Put the mint and fennel in a saucepan and mash them with a pestle or the handle of a spoon into a paste. Add the honey, mix and leave to rest in the fridge for 6 hours. Filter and drink 1 tablespoon every 10 hours.

hair masks

Many don’t know it, but mint is also widely used for beauty treatments, especially for hair. The herb is a great choice for those who need to control the oiliness of their hair and can be mixed with orange. Now, those who want to strengthen weak hair can also opt for the mint mask with millefeuille for damaged hair.

Oily hair mask

Ingredients:

• 1 and 1/2 glass of water
• 1 pack of mint
• 3 drops of orange

Way of doing: in blender, beat water, mint and orange drops. Coe and book. Dip a piece of cotton in the reserved liquid and apply it all over your scalp. Then wash your hair as usual and let it dry naturally. Warning: do not sunbathe after applying this recipe or any other with citrus fruits.

Strengthening hair mask

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons of mint leaves
• 2 tablespoons of yarrow leaves
• 1 liter of water

Way of doing: put the leaves in a pan and love well. Add the water, bring to a boil and boil for 5 minutes. Filter, wait for it to cool down and apply it to your hair after washing it.

You

Probably, someone has already learned a tea recipe from their grandmothers or mother, and options with mint are always the most delicious. Infusions of this herb can be used to reduce rheumatic pains and also to help against bad breath.

Tea for rheumatic pains

Ingredients:

• 1 liter of water
• 2 tablespoons of fresh mint leaves (Mentha piperina)
• 3 dried bay leaves (Laurus nobilis)

Way of doing: put the water in a saucepan and bring to the boil until it starts to boil. Turn off the heat, add the aromatic herbs, cover and leave covered for 5 minutes. Leave to cool, strain and drink 1 cup (tea) every 6 hours.

Tea against bad breath

Ingredients:

• 1/2 liter of water
• 1 tablespoon fresh mint leaves (Mentha piperina)
• 1 chopped seedless apple

Way of doing: boil the water for 5 minutes. Add the mint leaves and chopped apple. Boil for another 2 minutes, turn off the heat and leave until it cools down. Drink 2 cups (tea) a day, chewing mint and apple together with the tea.

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