Peppermint is widely used in cosmetology, folk medicine, pharmacology, and the food industry. Such popularity of this plant is not surprising: peppermint is a real storehouse of valuable elements.
The beneficial qualities of peppermint
The shoots, leaves and flowers of peppermint contain biologically active substances, phytoncides, fats, carotene, mineral salts, vitamins P and C, tannins, essential oil, etc. This medicinal plant is used to treat nervous disorders, cardiovascular diseases, as well as to combat flatulence, vomiting, and stomach ulcers. Peppermint helps with atherosclerosis, insomnia and headaches. In addition, medicinal infusions and decoctions based on this plant are recommended to be taken for colds and even kidney stones.
As for cooking, the range of uses of peppermint is also wide: this herb is added to salads, fish and meat dishes, baked goods, sauces and drinks. It is also used to decorate dishes.
In cosmetology, peppermint leaves are used to make face masks and compresses, as well as baths.
Features of the use of peppermint
In order to prevent a hypertensive attack, it is recommended to drink mint infusion. For its preparation, take 1 part of mint, 1 part of dry chamomile inflorescences and 1/2 part of valerian, mix (you can even mash it slightly) and pour 2 tsp. herbal mixture with a glass of boiling water.
This solution is infused for 30-33 minutes and filtered. The infusion prepared according to this recipe is drunk in 1/3 cup daily in a row for a month.
Applying fresh mint leaves to your forehead can quickly relieve your headache.
For stomach pains, vomiting and nausea, mint tea can help. Take 1 tbsp. dried chopped herbs and pour a glass of boiling water, then leave to infuse for 37-40 minutes (it is advisable to brew tea in a thermos). Take 1 tbsp. this healing infusion every 3 hours. When vomiting, it is recommended to drink ½ cup of mint tea every 4-5 hours.
With a fungal infection of the skin, a gruel of crushed fresh mint leaves is applied to the problem area.
Also, mint infusion has an antitoxic effect: this remedy is used, for example, for bad breath. The recipe for making a mint cocktail is as follows: 2 tablespoons. crushed leaves are poured with a glass of boiling water and insisted for 2 hours, and then filtered. The ready-made infusion is taken three times a day with meals, 1 tbsp.
Contraindications
This medicinal plant is contraindicated for people with individual intolerance and low blood pressure. Also, mint should not be given to young children.
Under the influence of mint, varicose veins are exacerbated, so people with this disease should be more careful with peppermint. It is not recommended for men either, since it can reduce male libido.
