Healing plants have long been used to restore human health. The medicinal properties of mint allow it to be successfully applied in many fields of medicine.
Mint: useful properties for the heart and contraindications
It is known that regular intake of mint tincture has a strengthening effect on the heart muscle and prevents heart attacks. Here, what additional properties does mint have for the operation of the cardiovascular system:
- Reduces high blood pressure.
- Increases the tone of the walls of blood vessels.
- Helps with arrhythmias, angina pectoris, atherosclerosis.
- Normalizes heart rhythm.
Contraindications in this case are low blood pressure and chronic fatigue syndrome.
Essential oil of mint - properties for the treatment of diseases of the respiratory system:
- has a disinfectant and antiseptic effect;
- facilitates nasal breathing;
- relieves sore throat;
- helps the outflow of fluid and mucus from the bronchi and lungs;
- cures inflammatory processes in the maxillary sinuses;
- has an anesthetic and cooling effect in the treatment of angina, pharyngitis;
- reduces body temperature;
- relieves headache.
Mint leaves are useful properties for the digestive system:
- normalizes the activity of the intestine;
- prevents the development of pathogenic bacteria and flatulence;
- promotes an outflow of bile;
- prevents gallstone disease;
- has a strengthening effect on liver cells, increases their protective functions;
- relieves of nausea;
- relieves heartburn;
- reduces the increased acidity of the stomach and prevents peptic ulcer;
- facilitates the work of the gallbladder and kidneys.
Therapeutic properties of peppermint with diseases of the nervous system
With severe headaches and migraines, it is recommended to do a scalp massage with crushed mint leaves or essential oil. This procedure will have an anesthetic effect and relieve the pain syndrome. It is also useful to massage whiskey by moistening your fingers in mint tincture or oil.
Medicinal properties of mint for diseases of the oral cavity:
- Disinfects the mucous membranes.
- It kills pathogenic microorganisms and bacteria.
- Strengthens the gum.
- He struggles with caries.
- Relieves dental and gingival pain.
- It alleviates the pain syndrome with the growth of wisdom teeth.
- Prevents reproduction of bacteria and fungi in the tongue.
Tea with mint - properties
Mint tea is not only a very tasty drink, but also a medicine. He is a great help for colds, especially if you make tea with honey and lemon. This drink should be consumed warm, up to 6 times a day.
In addition, tea with mint can have a beneficial effect in colitis and intestinal pain. It is enough to pour some fresh leaves of a plant with boiling water and crush them with a spoon.
Severe pain during critical days or menopause can also be removed with the help of mint tea. In this case, you need to make a strong enough infusion and drink it, adding a little cinnamon.
Even if there is no need for anesthesia or treatment, mint tea is known for its fortifying properties and beneficial effects on the body as a whole:
- increases immunity;
- is a preventive measure during epidemics of influenza;
- increases vitality;
- improves blood circulation in the body and limbs;
- strengthens blood vessels.
Contraindications
Peppermint should not be used in cases of intolerance to its components and allergic reactions. Also this plant is contraindicated for women during pregnancy and lactation.
It is not advisable to use mint in the treatment of small children, except in very small dosages. Precautions are prescribed for mint treatment for men, as one of the properties of this plant is a decrease in potency.