There is a lot of controversy about the properties of mint. This plant can bring great benefits to the body, and can cause infertility. The article reveals all the secrets of the competent use of this fragrant plant.

Mint is the most ancient medicinal plant. Doctors already in the times of the Assyrians and Egyptian pharaohs used its healing properties.

It received its name from the ancient Greeks. Legend has it that Persephone, the wife of Hades (Hades), the god of the underworld, turned his mistress Mentha into a plant. This is how mint appeared, a delicate plant with a cool smell.

How is mint beneficial for women and men?

Mint is considered more of a “female herb” because it brings more benefits to the female body.

Benefits of mint for women:

• regulates hormonal levels, reducing testosterone levels and increasing progesterone levels
• improves physical condition during PMS, menopause, reduces menstrual pain
• relieves nausea during pregnancy toxicosis

Benefits of mint for men:

• increases the tone of the whole body, which helps to increase potency
• increases sensitivity and reduces tension, which increases pleasure from lovemaking

But mint should not be taken in large doses, like any medicine.

How to brew mint correctly?

• brew mint in a porcelain container, if you don’t have one, then in a glass one
• Before putting mint in the teapot, pour boiling water over it
• pour mint with water 5 minutes after boiling, and not immediately, in order to preserve microelements as much as possible
• leave after pouring boiling water for 15 minutes
• For 1 glass of prepared tea, it is recommended to take 1 tsp. fresh or 0.5 tsp. dry mint leaves. These are the proportions for tea; more mint is added to medicinal decoctions
• Drink mint tea only freshly brewed and without sugar.

Peppermint tea is a drink on its own, but you can add mint leaves to regular tea or herbal teas.

The benefits and harms of mint tea

Thanks to the main active ingredient - menthol, mint tea soothes the soul and strengthens the body:

• reduces pain
• regulates metabolic processes
• removes spasms
• improves the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract
• increases mental activity
• regulates the functioning of the cardiovascular system
• tones and invigorates
• calms the nervous system

Mint tea can only cause harm if consumed in excess. Heart pain, drowsiness, headaches, dizziness, sleep disturbances, heartburn, and weakness may occur. Frequent consumption of mint tea (more than 3 cups daily) has a detrimental effect on “male strength” and the ability to conceive.

Use of mint in medicine

Mint has anti-inflammatory, analgesic, choleretic, and sedative properties.

In medicine it is used in the treatment of many diseases:

• insomnia
• neuralgia
• hypertension
• gastritis
• gynecological diseases
• asthma, vomiting, colds, rheumatism

Various tablets, ointments, and drops contain a mint component.

What are the benefits of mint decoction?

Decoctions have a high concentration of nutrients. Decoctions are prepared if it is necessary to have a profound effect on the body.

Benefits of mint decoction:

• regulates digestion
• promotes weight loss
• reduces blood sugar concentration
• has a positive effect on the immune system
• normalizes sweating
• lowers blood pressure
• protects the body from the effects of radiation
• treats cough, relieves sore throat, reduces headaches
• relieves heartburn, nausea
• normalizes blood circulation

Peppermint tincture: medicinal properties and contraindications

The high usefulness of peppermint is determined by its composition:

• essential oil- menthol, provides the taste, smell, analgesia and antispasmodic properties of mint
• tannins- give an antiseptic, anti-inflammatory effect, accelerate the healing process, destroy bacteria
• carotene- natural immunostimulant
• vitamin P- reduces capillary permeability, relieves swelling and inflammation
• ascorbic acid- strengthens the immune system, reduces vascular permeability
• betaine- regulates the digestive system by activating fat metabolism in the liver and stimulating bile production
• phytosterols- “plant hormones”, reduce cholesterol concentrations, improve metabolism
• phytoncides- provide protection against bacteria and microorganisms
• microelements- regulate the functioning of the nervous system, the production of enzymes

There are also several contraindications to the use of mint tincture:

• allergy
• hypotension
• low stomach acidity
• varicose veins, since menthol reduces the tone of blood vessels
• liver and kidney diseases

Melissa mint: medicinal properties

• Melissa is also called “lemon mint” because it has a mint-lemon aroma.
• There is less essential oil in lemon balm than in mint, so it is more often used in cooking as a seasoning, and not just as a flavoring agent.
• Lemon mint is used to combat depression, as an antiviral and antispasmodic agent.

Medicinal properties of mint tincture

• Alcohol tincture of mint is used for neuralgia, irritability, and insomnia. It relieves pain and reduces spasms. Apply a few drops to the temples, forehead, back of the head and rub. Or take 10-15 drops shortly before bedtime for a week
• For bronchitis, inflammation of the nasopharynx and trachea, the tincture is used for inhalation. Mint relieves swelling and inflammation, reduces pain, and makes breathing easier. Solution: add 15 drops of tincture to 1 liter of hot water, breathe in this steam. Repeat 3-4 times a day
• Mint tincture can be made as follows: pour 20g of dry leaves with 100 ml of alcohol, moonshine with a strength of 75%. But you can also use regular vodka. Leave in a dark place for 2 weeks. Take 3 times a day, 25 drops, which must be diluted in 1 glass of water. Used to relieve spasms, migraines, nausea and vomiting

Effect of mint on the heart

• Mint is useful in the treatment of angina pectoris, as it dilates the coronary vessels and stabilizes the heart rhythm. Included in validol and valocordin. It normalizes cardiac activity and improves blood circulation
• For heart diseases, it is useful to drink the infusion: 4 tbsp. dry mint is poured with a liter of boiling water. The decoction should be left to steep for about 2 hours. You can drink it like regular tea. The calming effect of tea will increase if you add valerian root
• You need to limit yourself to 2-3 cups a day, otherwise the pain in the heart will resume and headaches will begin.

Mint for depression

• To relieve depression, it is good to use mint tea: 1 tbsp. a spoonful of dry leaves is poured into a glass of boiling water immediately after boiling. Leave for 1 hour. Take half a glass in the morning and at night
• If the condition is very serious, then prepare a decoction: 1 tbsp. Pour a spoonful of dry leaves into 1 glass of water and boil the infusion for 10 minutes. After boiling, leave for another 10-20 minutes, strain. Take the decoction 1 tablespoon 3-4 times a day before meals for 2-4 weeks

Mint for infertility

Infertility is a direct contraindication to the use of mint infusions and decoctions. Especially if you use field mint rather than peppermint.

But if the cause of infertility in women is an increased number of male hormones - androgens, then the doctor may prescribe mint infusion. It has been proven that 2 cups of infusion per day significantly reduces androgen levels.

Peppermint tea during pregnancy. Can pregnant women drink mint?

• It is not recommended for pregnant women to drink mint, as this can cause uterine tone. Peppermint also increases estrogen levels in the body, which can contribute to miscarriage.
• But since mint relieves nausea well, it is recommended to drink mint tea for toxicosis, dizziness, heartburn, and colds. But no more than 2 cups a day and after 3-4 days it is advisable to take a break
• The dosage of mint tea for a pregnant woman should first be discussed with a doctor.

Is it possible to give mint to children?

It is forbidden to give mint tea to children under 3 years of age. If the child is not very active, then mint should not be given until 5-6 years of age, since mint can cause drowsiness and lethargy.

In addition, mint can become a source of allergies in children. Therefore, before giving your child mint tea, you should consult your pediatrician.

Soothing mint infusions for young children

For young children, you can prepare decoctions of mint, which are added to the bathtub. This bath will relax and calm the baby and can be used for up to a year.

Prepare a simple decoction:

• take 50g of the collection - oregano, mint, calendula flowers in equal parts
• Pour three liters of boiling water, leave for half an hour
• Add the strained infusion to 10 liters of water
• In such baths it is necessary to bathe the child before bedtime 3 times a week
• The minimum number of procedures is 5-7, if there is no allergy and the child likes it

Peppermint essential oil: properties and uses

• The aroma of mint affects a person on an emotional, physical and mental level.
• Peppermint oil has a tonic effect. Its aroma restores strength, relieves stress, increases mental activity, relieves tension, relieves headaches, and restores heart rate.
• For headaches, rub mint oil on the forehead, back of the head, temples, and then apply a cold compress to the head.
• In case of nervous disorders or fears, it is good to have a handkerchief in your pocket with a few drops of oil on it, so that in case of nervous exhaustion you can inhale the aroma
• If you faint, instead of ammonia, you can sniff mint oil and rub it into your temples
• To reduce stomach pain, rub essential oil on your stomach and apply a cold compress. Also, for pain, bloating, heartburn, it will help if you drink a glass of water with 2-4 drops of oil; or eat a piece of sugar with 2-4 drops of essential mint essence
• Baths with 6 drops of mint will help restore your heart rhythm. The same baths will improve the condition of the liver
• Nausea will go away if you inhale the aroma of mint oil.
• Compresses with mint oil (4-6 drops are enough) help with acute respiratory infections: relieve coughing attacks, relieve fever
• Massage with mint (6 drops per 10 ml of basic massage oil) will help relieve pain from arthritis, bruises, rheumatism, sprains, muscle pain
• If you apply a cotton wool with essential oil to a sore tooth, the pain will subside
• Aromatherapy using essential oil (3-6 drops per aroma lamp) of mint is an excellent method of relaxation

Using mint oil on the face

• To keep your facial skin toned, wipe it daily ice cubes from mint infusion:
• 1 tbsp. a spoonful of dry leaves per half liter of boiling water, leave for 2-3 hours, filter and freeze in ice cube trays. This procedure will improve blood circulation in the skin and prevent inflammation.
• If you wash your face with this infusion 2-3 times a day, your skin condition will improve significantly, and age spots and wrinkles will be less noticeable.

Rejuvenating mask with mint:

• mix 1 cup oatmeal (finely ground), 2 tbsp. spoons of mint infusion, 3 tbsp. spoons of warm milk. Apply the mask for 15-20 minutes. The skin should be clean. Rinse it off. It is better to perform the procedure before bedtime

Using mint oil for hair

Mint can help with the following hair problems:

• dandruff
• oily scalp
• brittle, dull hair

To do this, add mint oil to the shampoo at the rate of 2 drops per 10g of shampoo (1 serving of shampoo). This enrichment helps increase blood circulation, activates hair growth, relieves inflammation of the skin, and removes itching and irritation.

You can make a mint mouthwash. Take 2 tbsp. spoons of mint and 1 tbsp. Boil water for 10-15 minutes. Cool, strain, add 3-4 drops of mint oil. After washing your hair, you need to rinse your hair with this decoction and rub it a little into the roots.

Mask with mint oil for weakened and colored hair: to 2 tbsp. Add 2 drops of mint oil to spoons of castor oil. Apply oil to your hair and cover your head with film. Leave the mask on for about 40 minutes. Rinse your hair with shampoo.

For oily/normal hair, use the recipe: mix 2 egg yolks, 1 tsp. lemon juice, 3-5 drops of mint oil. Leave the mask for 15-20 minutes, rinse with shampoo.

Peppermint essential oil for acne

To get rid of acne, just wipe your face with a cotton pad with a few drops of mint essence 2-3 times a day. This must be done gently and carefully.

For oily/combination skin, you can add mint oil to a toner or gel to cleanse the skin, which will help cleanse the skin of rashes and make it healthier.

Use of mint in cooking

• In cooking, it is better to use apple or spearmint. These types do not produce bitterness when heated. But pepper is also popular
• Fresh mint is used to season meat and vegetable dishes, salads, and is used to make cocktails, liqueurs, ice cream, desserts, candies, and used as decorations. Dry leaves are also used, but mainly for making tea, infusions, as a seasoning for meat, for sauces, in baking
• Mint is used as an independent spice, trying not to combine it with others. Its dose should be minimal: 1-5g of fresh herbs, 0.2-0.5g of dried herbs per serving. Add mint to dishes shortly before cooking, 5-10 minutes

Liliya Vladimirovna, 47 years old:

“I make my own face masks. I apply the mask once a week. In 4 months, pigment spots became less noticeable, and skin tone really improved. It seems to me that I look fresher, as if after a rest. But the wrinkles haven’t gone away.”

Anna, 20 years old:

“I have been getting acne regularly since I was 13 years old. The pores on the nose and cheekbones are enlarged. Now I wash my face with a gel to which I added essential oil (2 drops per 10g of gel, added directly to the bottle and mixed), I cauterize any inflammation that appears with mint tincture and drink tea with mint once a day. The face has become cleaner, and acne appears less. I don’t know what helped, maybe in combination.”

Olga, 30 years old:

“I really love taking a bath with peppermint oil. I add mint, lavender and rose oil to the bath, 6-10 drops. The effect is amazing, I feel great after it, rested and cheerful.”

Lyudmila Ivanovna, 55 years old:

“On the advice of my daughter, I began to wipe my face with ice cubes from mint infusion. Helps you wake up in the morning and relieve swelling.”

Karina, 35 years old:

“I used to drink coffee in the morning, now I switched to a green smoothie: you need to take one small bunch of parsley and mint, half a lemon without zest, 2-3 tbsp. spoons of honey, 1.5-2 liters of water. Mix everything in a blender, drink it fresh, it helps to cheer you up in the morning.”

Video: About mint

It is impossible to imagine a winter evening without a mug of hot mint tea. Mint also has an excellent rejuvenating effect; it is included in many tonics and day creams for the face and body.

Varieties of mint

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Mint is a wonderful plant that everyone knows.
There are different types of mint, which differ in the composition of essential oils and properties.

1. Peppermint is the most famous. It is a hybrid of watermint and garden mint. Peppermint leaves contain a lot of menthol. It is thanks to the high menthol content that peppermint is widely used in medicine - menthol helps get rid of many diseases: allergies, rheumatism, respiratory diseases, etc.
2. Field mint or meadow mint is also widely known. It contains less menthol than peppermint, but it is also used in medicine and cooking. This type of mint is also called wild mint - it does not require any care. You can find such mint in Russia, Asia, India, and Nepal.
3. Mint is fragrant. This type of mint is often used in cooking. It has a strong aroma. It is added to alcoholic beverages. A tincture of fragrant mint will wonderfully warm you up on a winter evening and delight you with a wonderful aroma.

In addition, watermint, Asian, Canadian and Dahurian mint are distinguished.

There is also a type of mint called lemon balm. But, in essence, it is not mint. Lemon balm is lemon balm. Melissa belongs to the same genus of plants as mint - Lamiaceae, but is not a type of mint.
Catnip also belongs to the genus Lamiaceae, however, just like lemon balm, it is not a type of mint. This is catnip. Its name is associated with the stimulating effect that its smell has on cats.
Indoor mint is an exclusively ornamental plant. However, you can grow peppermint, meadow mint, or allspice mint at home. It is quite enough to make tea or add to homemade muffins.

Benefits and harms

Mint should not be given to children without consulting a doctor.

A unique mint plant: beneficial properties and contraindications are individual for all people. Peppermint is used most often - contraindications for the use of mint are generally associated with it.

1. The most important contraindication to consuming mint is individual intolerance or allergy.
2. It is not recommended to use mint for people with low blood pressure - mint can lower it even more. This is not a strict prohibition. There is no need to eliminate mint from your diet at all. You just need to consult your doctor about the amount of its consumption.
3. It is also not recommended to use mint for people with varicose veins.
4. Frequent consumption of peppermint can lead to heartburn. But this happens quite rarely. More often than not, mint “calms” heartburn. However, it is better not to abuse it, as already mentioned.
5. Children should absolutely not use mint. Pediatricians argue about what age: up to 3 or up to 5 years. In any case, if you want to introduce your child to mint, it is best to consult a doctor.

However, it is not without reason that mint is so popular - its beneficial properties are known all over the world. Mint has been used since ancient times as one of the main medicinal plants. The medicinal properties of mint are recognized by absolutely all doctors in the world. Moreover, mint is included in many medicines.

Useful properties of mint

Mint drinks have a wide spectrum of effects

1. Mint is a wonderful diuretic. Regular mint tea will help remove stagnant water from the body. People who consume a lot of salt should constantly drink mint tea - the benefits of tea will compensate for the harm caused to the body by a large amount of salt. Mint is also used for weight loss - in the form of teas. However, you should not overdo it. Otherwise, dehydration may occur.
2. Mint also has a choleretic effect.
3. If you mix a few drops of mint juice and a little pomegranate juice, this will save you from a sudden attack of nausea and vomiting.
4. The main benefit of mint is that it is a good sedative. In any stressful situation, to calm down, just drink a mug of mint tea. Brewing it is quite simple: you need to choose tea to taste - black or green (you need to take tea without impurities and additives) and a few sprigs of mint or mint leaves. Place a teaspoon of tea and a sprig of mint on the infuser, pour boiling water over it, and infuse for 10 minutes. You can drink tea.
5. Mint also has a fairly strong anti-inflammatory effect. Therefore, it is included in various ointments. However, only peppermint oil has this effect (wild mint has a lesser anti-inflammatory effect).
6. The properties of field mint are also difficult to overestimate - it is an excellent analgesic, expectorant and astringent. Wild mint has long been used for various stomach diseases. It is also used to treat tuberculosis and rheumatism.
7. Peppermint tincture will help get rid of severe headaches. This is worth remembering for those people who often suffer from migraines.
8. Mint will help get rid of flatulence.
9. Peppermint essential oil is widely used for hair. It helps hair grow faster. Mint decoction for hair is prepared quite simply: 300 g. mint leaves are poured with a liter of boiling water and boiled for 30 minutes. Then the broth should brew for another half hour. Rinse clean, dry hair with the broth and then dry it thoroughly with a towel. Peppermint oil for hair is also used against split ends.

Mint for pregnant women

During pregnancy, mint should be consumed under the supervision of a doctor.

During pregnancy, as is known, you can take any medicine only under the supervision of a doctor and only with his permission. Mint, like any other herbs, is also a medicinal product. But can pregnant women eat mint? There is no strict ban on consuming mint during pregnancy. However, each woman is individual, which is why mint during pregnancy should be used only after consultation with your doctor.
Drinking mint tea during pregnancy will help get rid of heartburn, which affects most pregnant women. Brewing it is quite simple: put two sprigs of mint in a teapot and pour two glasses of boiling water. You need to wait until the water cools down a little and stir the mint in the kettle. This tea should be drunk immediately after the onset of a heartburn attack. However, you should not drink it too much - pregnant women should not consume a lot of liquid.
In addition to heartburn, mint will help get rid of bloating and nausea in pregnant women, which is especially important in the first trimester. If you don't always have access to brew tea, it's best to always carry mint candies or mint chocolate with you.
Mint is not recommended for all mothers during breastfeeding. Once you consume peppermint essential oil (in peppermint tea or mint ice cream, etc.), your milk supply will increase. However, with constant intake of mint, the amount of milk decreases.
Peppermint oil, which is found in spearmint (mint or ginger mint), stimulates lactation in women. This is achieved thanks to the chemical substance carvone, which is abundant in spearmint essential oil. To enhance lactation, you can use dill along with mint.

Other names - cold mint, English mint, chilli mint, peppermint, cold mint, Mentha piperita (Latin).

Peppermint- this is one of the types of mint, there are currently 25 of them in total. In addition, there are 10 more subspecies of mint: Japanese mint, water mint, spearmint, apple mint, orange mint (bergamot mint), etc..

Peppermint, as well as its other types, is widely used in medicine (folk and traditional), in aromatherapy, in the production of cosmetics, in the food industry, etc.

For medicinal purposes in traditional medicine, peppermint is mainly used, less often water mint or steppe mint.

Peppermint is an artificially bred type of mint by crossing two wild species - water and spearmint. Peppermint has 2 more subspecies: white mint (the plant is completely green without any shades), and black mint - with red-violet stems and veins of the same color on the leaves.

Peppermint is a perennial, fragrant, herbaceous plant, 60-80 cm high. Its stem is tetrahedral, often reddish in color, covered with numerous dark green leaves, oblong, sometimes with a purple tint. The flowers are small, light purple, collected in spike-shaped inflorescences. Peppermint blooms in the second half of summer - in July-August.

The raw materials are harvested before or during flowering: the stems are cut or the leaves are torn off and dried in the shade. And it is better to store ready-made, completely dried raw materials in glass jars with a twist, so as not to preserve the essential component (aroma) as much as possible.

The shoots, leaves, and flowers of mint contain a large amount of essential oil, tannic, bitter and biologically active substances, sugar, fats, phytoncides, vitamins C and P, carotene, and mineral salts.

Peppermint is very popular among the people, and almost everyone who has such an opportunity (dacha or private home) grows it near their home as a valuable medicinal, culinary and cosmetic plant.

In medicine, both traditional and folk, peppermint is used to treat headaches, cardiovascular diseases, nervous disorders, insomnia, inflammation in the digestive organs, asthma, stomach ulcers, colds, vomiting, throat diseases, kidney and liver stones , atherosclerosis.

For medicinal as well as culinary purposes, mint leaves and shoots are used in fresh and dried form. They have a pleasant, cooling, spicy taste and a sharp, subtle aroma caused by their high menthol content.

In cooking, experts advise using spearmint and apple mint, as it does not produce bitterness when heated. Fresh mint is used to season salads, soups, meat and fish dishes. It is used for preparing drinks, sauces, confectionery, and baking bread.

Fresh mint is added to tea, decorated with dishes, a bunch of fresh mint or an infusion is added to medicinal baths. Compresses and face masks are made from crushed fresh mint leaves.

Mint tea : 1 tablespoon of dry and crushed mint, pour 1 glass of boiling water, leave for 10-15 minutes and you can drink. This infusion (tea) will relieve nervousness, irritability, and improve sleep. Without harm, you can drink 1 glass of mint tea during the day, that is, in 3-4 or more doses. And for colds, the allowed dosage is up to 2 glasses of infusion per day, although this may be a lot for some. This is a medicinal dosage, but you can also add a little mint (0.5-1 teaspoon) to regular black tea for taste and aroma. But, do not forget that mint contains many female phytohormones.

For reference: both female and male bodies contain female and male hormones, but in the female body, female hormones significantly predominate, and in the male body, male hormones predominate. So, it is important to maintain this balance and not upset it too much. Often for this reason, mint is called a women's herb, although this is not entirely true - men also enjoy using it. Here it is important just not to overdo it... Some women (who have a balance - female and male hormones are not normal) use mint to reduce hair growth in unwanted places (antennae, etc.).

Men, especially at a young age, should not get too carried away with mint, since it reduces excitability, including sexual excitability. Some people say - here are Georgians, they drink mint tea all the time and they don’t care... So these are Georgians, but imagine what would happen if they didn’t drink it?!.... All people are different, for some excess male hormones, and some have just a little, but I drank tea for a while... and complete indifference. Although, in some moments, this can be very useful.

In traditional medicine, mint herb is used as a raw material in the production of cardiovascular drugs, menthol, ointments and drops for the common cold, and cough suppressants.

Preparations from mint leaves have anti-inflammatory, sedative, analgesic, appetizing, expectorant, choleretic, and moderate laxative effects.

Peppermint is included in many medicinal preparations. In the treatment of diseases of the liver and gall bladder, it is used as an auxiliary choleretic agent. If you have bad breath, rinse your mouth with mint infusion.

Mint infusion is taken for hemorrhoids, female diseases (insufficient or excessive menstruation), nervous disorders, hysteria, heart disease, lung disease, gastritis, rheumatism, toothache, etc.

Peppermint infusion : 2 teaspoons of crushed leaves, pour 1 glass of boiling water, leave for 20 minutes, then strain. Drink mint infusion throughout the day for heart pain, etc.

Peppermint decoction : 15 g of dry crushed herb, pour 1 glass of water, boil for 10 minutes, remove from heat, leave for another 30 minutes, strain. Take 1 tablespoon 3-4 times a day, half an hour before meals, for pulmonary bleeding, etc.

With increased stomach acidity accompanied by constipation and sour belching, use an infusion of the following herbal collection: peppermint - 3 parts, St. John's wort herb - 6 parts, trifoliate leaves - 0.5 parts.
Take 2 tablespoons of the mixture, pour 0.5 liters of boiling water, leave for 2 hours in a thermos, strain. Drink the entire infusion during the day in 5-6 doses.

For low stomach acidity It is recommended to take an infusion of the following components: peppermint - 4 parts, yarrow herb - 3 parts, fennel fruits - 2 parts, knotweed herb - 3 parts, marsh grass - 3 parts, chamomile - 2 parts, caraway seeds - 2 parts , hop cones - 1 part.
Take 4 tbsp. spoons of the mixture pour 1 liter of boiling water, leave in a thermos for 11 hours, strain. Drink in the morning, on an empty stomach, 30 minutes before meals - 1 glass of infusion, drink the rest every 2 hours - also 1 glass, i.e. 3 more times.

In addition to the decoction, you can also take powder from mint leaves internally, 1-2 times a day, on the tip of a knife.

Alcohol tincture of peppermint (extract) is used for inhalation for inflammation of the mucous membrane of the throat, nose, trachea, and bronchitis. Externally, for rubbing, for headaches, migraines, skin inflammation.

Make a mint tincture in a ratio of 1:5, i.e. take 20 g of dry mint herb and 100 ml of 75% alcohol, or vodka. Leave for 2 weeks in a dark place. Take 10-15 drops orally, 3-4 times a day.

For skin diseases, use mint in the form of an infusion or decoction orally, and also take cosmetic mint baths (brew 50 g of mint in 10 liters of water). An infusion of this concentration is also used for enemas.
For itchy dermatoses, peppermint for baths is used together with a decoction of knotweed.

Peppermint is a good remedy for improving the physical condition of the body and improving mood. For depression, use the following recipe: 1 tbsp. spoon meas. mint herbs pour 1 cup of boiling water, boil for 10 minutes. Take half a glass of decoction in the morning and evening.

Peppermint oil - an effective drug for abdominal pain, bloating, and reduces heartburn. Drink 2-4 drops with water or drop on a piece of sugar and eat. Peppermint oil also helps well with acne, inflammatory skin diseases, eliminates nervous excitement, soothes headaches, etc.

Peppermint, contraindications . You should not use mint if you have an individual intolerance, as it can cause allergies. Peppermint oil is contraindicated during breastfeeding, pregnancy, and children under 6 years of age. Young men should not get carried away with mint, as it reduces libido. Do not overdose, since an overdose may cause worse sleep, heart pain, bronchospasms and other unpleasant moments.

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we drink mint tea this way - 1/2 tsp. black tea (can also be green) 1/2 tsp. chopped mint per cup of boiling water

thanks, very interesting

I have high blood pressure, can I use mint?

you can, but chokeberry is more suitable for you. Viburnum helps some

Thank you all for the useful information! :)

Hello. Please tell me how to use mint during heavy and long periods during menopause????????

Tak poluchilosj neskoljko raz, chto posle mjatnogo chaja ne mogla zasnutj. Who to mne dazhe skazal, what mjata nekotorih vzbadrivajet
(it happened several times that after mint tea you couldn’t fall asleep. Someone even told me that mint invigorates some people).

Well, in the contraindications it is written - “...with an overdose, sleep deterioration, heart pain, bronchospasms are possible..” You need to reduce the dosage... Perhaps the amount of mint you use is too much for you... it has the opposite effect .

Very interesting. Thank you!

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The information about female hormones is not very good, since I started drinking mint tea, it is very calming. Is there any analogue of mint with the same sedative properties, only an option for men? Thank you.

Calming herbs include lemon balm, but it also calms sexual excitability, valerian, milk thistle, hawthorn, blue cornflower, dill and celandine, it can also be classified as a herb that calms the nervous system. This is, of course, not the entire list of herbs, but those that I remembered

Very interesting, thanks for the info everyone.

Interesting information! I'll know how to remove facial hair!

Very informative, thanks for the information! I drink mint tea instead of regular tea. I will know not to abuse it)

Who wrote the article - well done! Laconic, clear, useful and humorous.

very useful information thank you

Ogromnoje SPASIBO - so aktualjno dlja menja!

Thanks for the useful information.

lemon balm is also very calming and sleep is excellent

help, I have a really bad headache

headache is a symptom of various diseases (pressure, poisoning, the initial stage of influenza, inflammatory processes, etc.), you need to know the cause before treating. tea from St. John's wort, agrimony, mint, lemon balm helps in some cases

And if I’m too hairy, can I drink mint? It helps me cope with increased stomach acidity, it’s a pity I can’t drink it for a long time! Who knows what herbs reduce stomach acid production? Thanks in advance!

Of course, hairiness is not an argument not to drink.... with increased acidity, you need to know how else to eat, not eat or limit those foods that contribute to increased acidity. it may be enough to change your menu and that’s it

And with an excess of male hormones in women, I wonder what course of mint tea? Now I drink 1 packet of mint from the pharmacy 2 times a day. I thought about drinking for three months... Is this a normal period or should I drink less? Thank you.

Valeria, I don’t think it’s worth less, because it needs to have an effect... If this is too much for you, the body itself will tell you, symptoms of an overdose will appear (described in contraindications)...

Is it true that mint lowers blood sugar? And also, if your low blood pressure is 100 to 60, you can drink fresh mint, like tea.

Hello! And if there is little hair on the head, does mint affect it? Is there any recipe for increasing hair thickness, please tell me!!

no, it doesn't. Burdock is used to strengthen hair

SOPHORA tincture is very good for strengthening and growing new hair. It also gives volume to the hair. You lubricate your hair roots every morning and get treatment and volume. Removes oiliness and odor from hair, you can avoid washing your hair for a week.

thanks for the article, it was very helpful.

For hair growth, it is very good to rub celandine juice into the skin. Tested on my husband. Bald spots began to appear on his head (I don’t know what to call them correctly). So, we rubbed celandine juice from mid-summer until frost (there is plenty of celandine in the private sector). As a result, all the spots disappeared. Now hair grows there.

For high acidity, I can recommend a very simple tip - I use it myself. Grind regular dry peas in a coffee grinder, from which we then cook something like soup. For heartburn, take 1/3 teaspoon, chewing, do not drink. That's all. Hello!

Oh, mint, just right for me! :))) otherwise I’m very hot from excess

Interesting and informative, and most importantly concise.

Please tell me how to make mint oil?

Tell me, does mint help with female inflammation, and how many times a day should you drink mint tea?

mint helps against inflammation in general, not only against inflammation in women. drink mint tea 1-2 times a day, but it is better to change the medication. teas periodically

Alisa, Kirovograd, essential mint oil can be bought at the pharmacy, ready-made. but it can also be done at home, although the technology is somewhat different. For this you will need a base oil, usually wheat germ or almond oil is used. take fresh mint leaves, wash, dry from water, then put in a plastic bag and beat with a wooden mallet until the juice appears. This mass is placed in a jar and filled with base oil, covered with a lid. The next day, drain the oil (strain through cheesecloth), make a new portion of crushed mint and fill it with the drained oil. Then they do the same procedure a third time and the mint oil can be considered ready. You can buy base oil at the pharmacy, but it’s better to grow mint yourself. It is better to store it in the refrigerator, or at least somewhere in a cabinet, but, like other oils, under no circumstances in the sun. It’s troublesome, but you can do it as much as you need.

I really love mint tea. Can it be used for breast cancer (hormone-dependent). Estrogens were suppressed by drugs.

Natural mint tea is a drink with a long history that nourishes, refreshes, heals, and has a fragrant aroma. The taste and smell of the medicinal herb are determined by menthol and numerous essential oils. The unique properties of mint tea were noted by respected doctors of antiquity, who used mint to treat numerous diseases.

Mint tea: healing, cleansing, relaxation

To prepare fragrant tea, fresh or dry mint leaves are brewed with boiling water, taken hot or cold when overworked, nervous overexcited, tired. Tea with mint goes well with honey and lemon - this decoction is recommended for colds and acute respiratory viral infections. A simple, affordable, natural drink filled with useful substances such as:

• tannins;
• thiamine;
• riboflavin;
• phytoncides;
• copper;
• phosphorus;
• iron;
• zinc;
• sodium;
• magnesium;
• potassium.

Peppermint tea is good for women: by promoting the production of estrogen, the infusion stabilizes hormonal levels, regulates the menstrual cycle, improves skin condition, and helps cope with unpleasant symptoms during menopause.

The effect of mint tea on children has not been fully studied, so it is advisable to give herbal infusions to a child starting from 4-5 years old (in small quantities). Pay attention to the reaction of the child’s body (are there any rashes, itching, allergies), consult a specialist.

The effect of mint tea on men is controversial and debated. Occasionally, in small quantities, a mug of brewed mint can help representatives of the stronger sex cope with overstrain, depression, and neurosis. In large quantities, mint can reduce the level of male hormones (testosterone), leading to a decrease in potency.

Area of ​​application of fragrant herb

Due to its healing properties, mint tea is used as:

• sedative and analgesic for nervous exhaustion, insomnia, migraines, hypertension;
• antiseptic for runny nose, cough, sore throat (helps relieve pain, clears mucus);
• antispasmodic and anti-inflammatory agent for stomach cramps, intestinal disorders, nausea;
• a choleretic drug to improve the flow of bile and reduce high acidity of the stomach.

Many representatives of the fair sex effectively use mint tea for weight loss, noting its remarkable ability to reduce hunger and cravings for sweets. By taking this drink before meals, you can speed up your metabolism and improve the functioning of your digestive system. Peppermint tea is especially useful during times of stress.

There are mixed opinions about the benefits of mint tea during pregnancy. It is known that mint:

• helps fight early toxicosis;
• eliminates constipation, dizziness;
• tones the muscles of the uterus;
• relieves swelling and heartburn symptoms.

However, mint tea brings not only benefits, but sometimes harm. Obstetricians and gynecologists advise taking the herbal infusion with caution, in doses, and in moderation. Large quantities of female hormones contained in the plant can affect the course of pregnancy or provoke premature birth. Therefore, before using medicinal herbs, it is advisable for the expectant mother to consult with her doctor.

Important: The use of essential peppermint oil during pregnancy is strictly prohibited!

It is not advisable to consume mint tea excessively while breastfeeding. , due to its pronounced hypotonic effect. The presence of menthol in the herb can lead to a decrease in blood pressure and interruptions in heart rate for both mother and baby. Peppermint is known to affect lactation by reducing the amount of breast milk. Mint tea can be taken with problems of hyperlactation and during weaning of the baby.

How to brew delicious, refreshing mint tea?

The proportions and combination of ingredients indicated in the recipes are not critical; they can be varied depending on personal preferences.

Mint tea with ginger and honey

3 tbsp. spoons of grated and mint are brewed in a liter of hot water, add 4 tbsp. spoons of honey. Can be mixed with regular black tea of ​​different varieties.

Soothing tea with mint and lemon balm

2 tbsp. spoons of mint leaves and pour 0.5 liters of hot water, leave for 5-10 minutes, take with the addition of sugar and honey to taste.

Moroccan classic tea

2 teaspoons are brewed with 200 g of water in a small teapot or a special glass. Fresh mint leaves (1 bunch) are brewed separately in another container with added sugar. After 5 minutes, the infusion of green tea is mixed with mint and poured into small glasses.

Mint tea with cranberry and honey

Mint leaves are brewed with boiling water for 10-15 minutes. Cranberries are ground with honey, placed on the bottom of glasses, poured with mint decoction, and infused for 5 minutes under a closed lid. In summer, you can serve the cooling drink with ice cubes.

Spiced tea with cinnamon and lime

Place on the bottom of the glass: a leaf of fresh mint, a little black tea, a pinch. The ingredients are poured with boiling water, covered with a lid, infused for several minutes, and before drinking, the glass is decorated with a slice of lime.

Are there any contraindications for mint tea?

Mint leaves contain active substances that can also have a negative effect on the human body. Therefore, it is not advisable to take mint tea:

• persons with individual intolerance, allergy sufferers;
• pregnant women, women during lactation;
• children under 5 years old;
• hypotensive patients with low blood pressure;
• men with problems in the intimate sphere;
• with varicose veins.

In the arsenal of wise women, mint tea takes pride of place. Peppermint tea simultaneously soothes and replenishes vitality, delighting with a fresh aroma and mild taste.

There is no life without problems, but this is not a reason to bend under their weight! It is important to learn how to relieve nervous tension in a timely manner and not allow stress to affect your well-being. Get into the healthy habit of brewing an aromatic mint infusion after a hard day at work or an emotionally difficult situation - your body will thank you

The healing properties of mint have been improving women's health for centuries:

• Strengthening the immune system. Peppermint tea perfectly strengthens the immune system, so doctors recommend drinking it for colds. A strong mint infusion combined with honey relieves inflammation of the mucous membranes of the throat and makes breathing easier.
• Analgesic properties. What are the benefits of mint tea? The ability to normalize blood pressure and improve vascular tone, as well as relieve excessive intramuscular tension. These properties make mint tea indispensable for patients suffering from migraines. You should not drink mint if you have hypotension, as it further lowers your blood pressure.
• Improving digestion and metabolic processes. Strong black and delicate green tea with mint have a beneficial effect on digestion. Mint gently improves intestinal function - beneficial substances are well absorbed, and toxins are eliminated from the body faster. It also helps reduce appetite, therefore, it is actively used in various weight loss systems.
• Hormonal stability. Soothing tea contains a large amount of menthol, which is necessary for the production of female hormones. Mint tea, included in the daily diet, helps to properly regulate the menstrual cycle and significantly facilitate adaptation to menopause. In addition, women experience a decrease in hair growth in unwanted places (armpits, legs and arms).
• Mental balance. Among the people, mint tea is known primarily as a natural sedative. The relaxing properties of mint are extremely useful for city dwellers who have difficulty relieving nervous tension and restoring strength.

Peppermint tea strengthens the mental ability to cope with stress and negative experiences, promotes sound sleep and restoration of physical strength. Therefore, you should not drink it early in the morning, so as not to impair the natural vigor of the body. The ideal period for mint drinks is the afternoon.

Why are mint drinks contraindicated?

Should you drink mint tea? The benefits and harms of the drink have long been studied. In women, moderate consumption of mint usually does not cause any side effects. But for men, it is better to avoid mint leaves in tea, since they significantly reduce testosterone production. However, for men with a restless libido, such contraindications can only be to their advantage.

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