In the article, we are talking about tea with mint - a benefit for men and women. You will learn how to make mint tea according to various recipes and find out if a tasty and healthy drink has contraindications.

Mint tea is good for women and men

A rich, refreshing, natural, healing and fragrant drink is popular all over the world. It is appreciated for its good taste and affordability. Is mint tea good for you?

The benefits of peppermint tea are as follows:

• invigorates and improves brain activity;
• reduces headaches;
• well restores digestive functions;
• eliminates nausea, relieves cramps with gastric colic, restores biliary balance, reduces gas formation and bloating;
• beneficial effect on the nervous system: eliminates anxiety and improves sleep quality.

The use of mint tea is undoubted for respiratory diseases, so prepare it if you need to improve expectoration, eliminate nasal congestion, lower temperature. Drink peppermint tea as a preventative measure to strengthen your immune system and prevent vitamin deficiency.

The beneficial properties of mint in tea are determined by the components that make up the plant:

• menthol;
• ascorbic, pantothenic, folic acid;
• tannins;
• thiamine;
• riboflavin;
• volatile;
• trace elements: copper, phosphorus, zinc, iron, magnesium, sodium and potassium.

What is useful mint tea for women

The benefits of mint tea for the female body are as follows:

• normalizes hormonal levels;
• improves the condition in the premenstrual period and during menstruation;
• restores skin cells;
• eliminates the symptoms of menopause.

In the absence of contraindications, mint women can drink 2 cups a day. A low-calorie drink (8.5 kcal per 100 grams) is popular with those who carefully control their weight. It reduces appetite, permanently eliminates the feeling of hunger and reduces cravings for sweets. Mint tea drunk between meals speeds up the metabolism, which has a beneficial effect on the figure and overall well-being.

What is useful mint tea for men

Men with a tonic drink should be careful, because the added mint in tea will benefit or harm depending on the amount.

One cup of peppermint tea before bedtime will help relieve stress and relieve insomnia.. In large volumes, mint reduces testosterone levels, which will cause male impotence.

Can I use mint tea during pregnancy?

The properties of mint in tea for women carrying a child cause controversy among obstetricians and gynecologists. Some claim that in small amounts of mint:

• smoothes out the unpleasant symptoms of early toxicosis;
• eliminates dizziness and constipation;
• tones the uterine muscles;
• prevents heartburn;
• reduces swelling of the limbs;
• boosts immunity.

When using mint tea, it can also harm women in position:

• allergic reactions;
• excessive tone of the uterine muscles, leading to miscarriage;
• severe heartburn (especially in the 3rd trimester);
• decrease in pressure in hypotensive patients.

After the birth of the baby, knowing what is useful mint tea for a woman, doctors recommend drinking it rarely (2-3 times a week). If pregnancy and childbirth proceeded with complications, if health problems were even before conception, then the use of the drink should be agreed with the observing gynecologist.

Mint Tea Recipes

  Mint tea can be brewed with various additives

Various additives — cinnamon, lime or lemon, honey, pine nuts, as well as leaves of blackcurrant, raspberry, cranberry or strawberry — help to diversify the taste of tea and complement the benefits of mint. Make a natural drink according to the best recipes for yourself and your family.

Soothing tea

Make soothing tea to relax before bedtime, relieve headaches and get rid of insomnia.

Ingredients:

1. Peppermint leaves - 1 tablespoon
2. Oregano - 1 tbsp
3. St. John's wort - 1 tablespoon
4. Chamomile pharmacy - 1 tbsp.
5. Honey - 1 tbsp

How to cook: Mix all herbs in a ceramic or glass teapot. Pour the mixture with 2 cups boiling water. Insist 15 minutes.

How to use: Drink 1-2 glasses. The effect of the prepared drink will answer the question, is it possible to drink peppermint at night?

Result: Herbal tea with mint soothes, relieves headaches, relieves stress accumulated during the day.

With ginger and honey

In the morning, ginger-mint tea will give energy, in the evening - it will calm and relax.

Ingredients:

1. Black tea - 1 tsp
2. Mint sprig - 1 pc.
3. A slice of ginger root.
4. Honey - 1 tsp

How to cook: The specified ingredients are intended for preparation of 1 portion of drink. Brew black tea. Put peppermint and ginger in a cup. Fill them with hot tea leaves. Insist 5 minutes. Add honey before use.

How to use: Strain the prepared tea or drink it directly with mint and ginger. No more than 2 mugs per day.

Result: What is the use of peppermint tea with ginger? Regular consumption of the drink will reduce cholesterol, strengthen blood vessels, speed up metabolism, restore weakened immunity, prevent inflammation and relieve stomach cramps.

With cranberries and honey

Tea with mint, honey and cranberries perfectly quenches thirst (in summer it can be drunk chilled). Drink relieves fatigue and improves performance.

Ingredients:

1. Chinese red tea - 2 tsp
2. Cranberry Berries - 100 gr.
3. Cane sugar - 2 tsp.
4. Shredded peppermint leaves - 1 tsp
5. Sprigs of peppermint - 2 pcs.
6. Honey (to taste).

How to cook: Pour tea and peppermint into a hot kettle. Pour boiling water slowly. Insist 5 minutes. Rub cranberries and mix with sugar.

How to use: Arrange the cranberries and honey in cups, and then pour the mixture with the prepared tea.

Result: The benefits of black tea with mint and cranberries are undeniable - you normalize digestion, reduce the risk of developing atherosclerosis, increase immunity and quickly restore the body after vitamin deficiency.

With cinnamon and lime

If you want to lose weight, then choose a recipe for mint tea with cinnamon and lime.

Ingredients:

1. Leafy green tea - 2 tsp.
2. Lime - 0.5 pcs.
3. Sprigs of peppermint - 2-3 pcs.
4. Cinnamon stick (length 3-5 cm) - 1 pc.

How to cook: Pour mint and tea into a heated teapot, put cinnamon. Pour boiling water. Insist for 2-3 minutes. The more you insist on tea, the more cinnamon will start to bitter. Instead of cinnamon sticks, you can use a powder, but in this case the tea will have to be filtered.

How to use: Take freshly prepared tea cold or hot in the morning or evening with the addition of lime slices or juice, honey or fresh berries squeezed from it.

Result: What are the benefits of green tea with mint, cinnamon and lime? It is perfect for those who want to lose weight: it improves metabolism, cleanses the body of toxins, reduces sugar levels and breaks down fats.

Moroccan tea

In the homeland of Moroccan tea, the drink is taken all day to quench your thirst. European tourists prefer to drink it chilled with the addition of ice cubes. Try this invigorating drink too.

Ingredients:

1. Green tea - 2 tsp
2. Sugar (to taste).
3. Peppermint leaves (to taste).

How to cook: Pour green tea into the teapot, fill it with hot water (temperature not more than 85 degrees) and leave for 15 minutes. Without stirring, carefully pour into the kettle from a stainless steel through a filter. Add sugar. Bring the drink to a boil. Tea is ready. It remains to add mint: do not spare the leaves if you want to get a drink with a pleasant bitterness. If you like, add milk or spices (ground cinnamon, cloves), lemon or orange zest.

How to use: Pour tea into tall glasses and drink throughout the day, but no more than 5-6 cups.

Result: Tea has an excellent tonic effect, increases efficiency and gives strength for the whole day.

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Contraindications and possible harm

When using mint tea, harm from the drink is possible if you have:

• allergy to menthol;
• low pressure - peppermint tea will lower it even more, which will lead to drowsiness, lethargy, dizziness;
• varicose veins or heartburn - mint causes an exacerbation of these pathologies;
• impotence;
• constipation - tannins in mint have a fixing effect.

What to remember

1. The beneficial properties of peppermint tea are their effects on the nervous system and digestion, heart and blood vessels. The drink has an anti-inflammatory effect, strengthens the immune system, is effective in vitamin deficiency.
2. Green tea with mint is especially useful for those who want to lose weight.
3. For all its benefits, hypotonic, allergic, pregnant and lactating women, people suffering from varicose veins and gastrointestinal diseases can feel the harm from peppermint tea.
4. Men can take peppermint tea only in small quantities.

Summer is coming, and the topic of this article, dear readers, seemed relevant to me, it is in the summer that you can make the most of the power of nature, just don’t be lazy to make herbal teas for yourself and your family. Mint tea is a wonderful summer refreshing drink that has a lot of beneficial properties. Of all the teas, I always distinguish it by its unusual aroma. And today I want to talk on a blog about the benefits and harms of mint tea, which we all need to know.

More than 20 types of mint are known, the most popular among them are peppermint, field mint or wild, and long mint. I already wrote about the beneficial properties of peppermint, it is a medicinal plant recognized by official medicine, other types of peppermint are also used in cooking, cosmetology, and folk medicine, because they contain menthol. It is menthol that gives such a unique aroma and is part of many cosmetics and medicines. Mint tea is not only aroma, taste and freshness, the drink will bring undoubted health benefits.

Tea with mint. Benefit for health

Fresh mint is best for tea, it can be brewed on its own, can be mixed with other herbs, can be added to green or black tea. We have peppermint growing in our cottage, so we always have fresh mint in the summer, but dried mint is also suitable for a tea drink.

Mint tea has a very pleasant taste, it has a refreshing, tonic effect, and the content of its leaves and stems of menthol, vitamin C, carotene, tannins, essential oils, organic acids turns mint tea into a healing drink.

Peppermint has analgesic, bactericidal, mild choleretic, diuretic and vasodilator effects. Peppermint tea relieves stress, soothes the nervous system, relieves cramps and pains in the gastrointestinal tract and pelvis, therefore it is very useful for various female problems, both at a young age and in the difficult period of menopause. What are the benefits of mint tea for our health?

Useful mint tea

• with colds, diseases of the upper respiratory tract;
• with insomnia, irritability, nervous agitation, headache;
• with a breakdown;
• with nausea, heartburn, flatulence;
• with colitis;
• with diseases of the cardiovascular system;
• with violations of the nervous system;
• with diseases of the stomach with low acidity of gastric juice;
• with diseases of the liver, gall bladder, kidneys.

How to make mint tea. Recipes

The sprigs of mint brewed with boiling water exude a very pleasant aroma, the drink turns out to be tasty, so mint can be brewed without any additives. To do this, pick the leaves or twigs of mint, rinse thoroughly with running water, wrinkle a little with your hands or tear into smaller pieces. Thus, the drink will get the largest amount of essential oils and other beneficial substances.

For tea, 3-5 fresh leaves per cup of boiling water are enough, it depends on the size of the mint leaves. I advise you to always start with a small number of any plants for herbal tea, over time you yourself will understand how much you need to pick leaflets for tea to get a drink of medium saturation. I always have about 3 leaves for a small teapot-mug, I don’t like very rich aromas.

Brew in the usual way with boiling water, after rinsing the teapot with boiling water to warm the dishes. Insist 3 - 5 minutes, strain and drink for your pleasure. If you take dry raw materials for mint tea, then a teaspoon of chopped dry mint per cup is enough.

Black mint tea

The most delicious drink is if you brew mint with black tea, the taste of mint will not spoil the taste of even the best tea, but only complement it. To prepare a drink, add a sprig of fresh mint or a teaspoon of dried tea to a teaspoon of black tea, brew a glass of boiling water, let it brew for a couple of minutes and strain. If desired, you can put honey or a slice of lemon.

Tea connoisseurs recommend lightly rinsing tea leaves with hot water, whether it is black or green tea, drain and brew the water for real brewing. It is recommended to brew tea not with boiling water, but slightly cooled to 95 degrees. This usually happens, the water boils, and while we are preparing a teapot and herbal tea, the water cools a little.

Green tea with mint

The combination of peppermint with green tea is lighter; it is best to drink this drink when it is cooled, as it remarkably refreshes and quenches thirst. There are many varieties of green tea, but whichever one you take, mint always improves its taste. For a cup of tea, take a teaspoon of green leaf tea and a sprig of mint, pour boiling water, strain after a few minutes. Lemon, honey - it's all at your discretion and your taste. About honey, I just want to say it again — it’s better to drink tea with a little bite and in no case add it to hot tea.

Tea with mint and chamomile

Perfect combination for herbal peppermint tea and, in this case, we get a healing drink that can improve appetite, reduce stomach pain and relieve nausea. For tea, take a few leaves of mint and add a full teaspoon of dried chamomile flowers. Pour everything with boiling water, insist 10 minutes and drink. It turns out amazingly tasty healthy drink.

Tea with mint and lemon balm

If you need the soothing effect of herbal tea or you drink it in the evening, add a few leaves of lemon balm to the mint leaves. Very tasty, one of my favorite herbal drinks is obtained. Such a wondrous aroma, such a delicate taste, and, of course, good!

If the herbs are dried, then mix mint and lemon balm in equal amounts and take 1 - 2 teaspoons of the mixture into a glass of boiling water. But again, this is all individual, someone likes a more intense taste, but I prefer a lighter one.

Melissa will have a positive effect and if there are problems with the stomach and intestines, it acts as a mild antispasmodic. Melissa is also useful for cardiovascular diseases. However, keep in mind that lemon balm is contraindicated in a persistent decrease in blood pressure.

Tea with mint and currant

If black currant leaves are added to the leaves of mint, then we get a completely different drink to taste, and I must say that the black currant has a specific taste and smell, not everyone loves it. Personally, I really like it. And if you still cook everything in the country, carefully tear the leaves directly from the bush, add them to tea, how wonderful everything is!

Such a drink is very useful, it is recommended to take it in case of overwork, with weakened immunity, after illnesses and as a prophylactic in the colds season due to the high content of vitamin C, minerals and flavonoids in currant leaves.

Herbal tea for colds

With a cold or after a viral infection, herbal teas will help to cope with malaise and restore strength. In this case, it is better to combine mint with other plants that complement the action of mint. It can be linden flowers, oregano, ginger and many others.

Tea with mint and linden flowers

Tea with oregano and mint leaves

Another wonderful herb that goes well with mint is oregano, tea with mint and oregano helps with colds, coughs, sore throats, relieves headaches, soothes, improves sleep. Brewing it is very simple, oregano and mint are mixed in equal amounts and a teaspoon of the mixture is brewed with a glass of boiling water. Oregano is contraindicated in people with serious problems of the cardiovascular system.

Freeze a few cubes of peppermint tea and wipe your face in the morning. Freshness is there! Together with the mood and mint aroma.

When I return from my summer house I always take leaflets with me and at home I enjoy the taste all week until the next weekend. I take breaks, of course, and drink a little, but what a pleasure it is — tea with mint. I advise you to pay attention to it and brew it for health and beauty.

Tea with mint during pregnancy

Is it possible for pregnant women to drink mint tea. In contraindications (see below) it is said that it is not recommended to drink such tea during pregnancy. In any case, you should coordinate the intake of all herbs and herbal teas with your doctor.

Mint tea for children

At what age can mint tea be given to children? In official reference books it is written that children can give such tea from 3 years. And you always need to remember that children's health must be treated very carefully. And it's also best to discuss everything with a pediatrician.

Now let's talk about whether there is harm to such tea, what you need to know about contraindications.

Tea with mint. Harm and contraindications

Like any other medicinal plants, mint has its contraindications. Mint tea is not recommended to be taken in large quantities with:

• with low blood pressure
• reduced heart rate.
• mint is contraindicated in diseases of the stomach with increased acidity of gastric juice.
• mint is not recommended for pregnant women and children under three years of age.

Many men are afraid of mint, like fire, believing that it reduces male sexual function. Of course, if abused, then yes, such data has indeed been published. But for men, mint is not prohibited, you just need to observe the measure, as, however, when taking any medications.

Mint tea can also be harmful if abused and drunk excessively.

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How does one product or another affect potency? Sometimes the most common diet can cause problems with an erection. Therefore, it is worthwhile to make an audit in your menu and find out what is useful and what is not.

Let's start with those who like to drink mint tea. Let us evaluate the effect of mint on male potency on all sides.

General information about mint

The properties of mint are very diverse. How does mint affect our body? It has a positive effect on many body systems. The benefits and harms of this plant have been known to mankind since ancient times. This plant helps with diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, and is also used as a good sedative. Helps people who suffer from excessive sweating.

In addition, mint helps to normalize sleep, which gives a person enough strength and energy. Improves blood circulation by diluting it. It has an analgesic effect for headaches. The herb has many benefits for those who suffer from high blood pressure. Using peppermint reduces pressure and the risk of heart disease. Elevated body temperature is also an indication for the use of peppermint tea.

As a result, upon careful examination, it turns out that the benefits of mint are undeniable. But, despite this, there is a lot of talk about the negative effects of mint on the male body. Is mint dangerous for an erection and does impotence threaten lovers of mint teas?

Mint and masculine strength

Does mint affect potency? And can this influence be called healing? To begin with, we immediately note that it all depends on the use of mint. If you drink medicinal teas once a day or a couple of times a week, then there will be no negative effect. Side effects are worth talking only if you constantly drink teas or use peppermint in another way.

There are several negative effects that occur with the constant use of mint. That's why men can’t mint:

1. Blood testosterone levels are reduced. This is the main male hormone. With its small number, not only an erection suffers, but, in fact, it simply fades away sexual desire.
2. The quantity and quality of sperm is reduced. As a result, this can lead to infertility or problems with reproductive function.
3. Excessive sedation in case of overdose. You can not drink tea with mint constantly, so that there is not too bright a sedative reaction.
4. In addition, there may be personal intolerance in which an allergic reaction to mint is manifested. Then it can not be used in any condition.

Peppermint tea is harmful only if it is consumed immoderately. The properties of mint can be negative if you drink a lot of grass and uncontrollably. In order for a man to face impotence, he needs to drink at least 7 cups every day. Only in this case, the effect of mint on potency is sharply negative, and can undermine men's health.

The main danger is a malfunction in the hormonal system. There are more female sex hormones than male hormones. This affects the potency of men, as well as general sexual desire and interest in the female sex.

Harm of mint when consumed within the recommended range was not found. On the contrary, this plant helps withstand stress and calm down after work. This contributes to a normal sexual life and stable erection. You just can not drink mint tea in large quantities.

The principle of moderation is important for any kind of nutrition. Each product can be both useful and harmful - it all depends on the quantity. Therefore, mint and potency are completely compatible things if you take the herb as a medicine in small doses, mainly in the morning or evening.

Together with mint, lemon balm helps perfectly, which produces a similar effect. Melissa for men is beneficial because of the phytoandrogens it contains. The effect is similar to peppermint tea for men.

Finally

The negative effect of mint on the potency of men is greatly exaggerated. The stronger sex is perfectly acceptable to enjoy a tea drink, which reduces pressure and temperature.

Any plant has useful properties and contraindications - it is important to correctly include an element in the daily menu. Peppermint is no exception.

Is mint harmful to men? Definitely not, the same as for women. This is an excellent healing drink that will help calm down and maintain normal overall health.

In the arsenal of wise women, tea with mint takes pride of place. Mint tea at the same time soothes and replenishes the supply of 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 stress on time and not let stress affect your well-being. Get a good habit of brewing a fragrant mint infusion after a hard working day or an emotionally difficult situation - the body will be grateful to you

The healing properties of mint for centuries improve women's health:

• Strengthening the immune system. Peppermint tea perfectly strengthens the immune system, so doctors recommend it to drink with colds. Strong peppermint infusion in combination with honey, relieves inflammation of the mucous membranes of the throat and facilitates breathing.
• Analgesic properties. What is mint tea good for? The ability to normalize blood pressure and improve vascular tone, as well as relieve excessive intramuscular tension. These properties make peppermint tea indispensable for patients suffering from migraines. You can not drink peppermint with hypotension, since it contributes to an even greater decrease in pressure.
• Improving digestion and metabolic processes. Strong black and delicate green tea with mint have a beneficial effect on digestion. Peppermint gently improves bowel function - beneficial substances are well absorbed, and toxins are more quickly eliminated from the body. It also helps to 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 greatly facilitate adaptation to menopause. In addition, women have a decrease in hairline in unwanted places (armpits, legs and arms).
• Mental balance. The people with tea with mint are known primarily as a natural sedative. The relaxing properties of peppermint are extremely beneficial for urban residents who have difficulty relieving nervous tension and regaining strength.

Peppermint tea strengthens the ability of the psyche to cope with stress and negative experiences, promotes sound sleep and the restoration of physical strength. Therefore, you can not drink it in the early morning, so as not to worsen the body's natural vigor. Afternoon is considered an ideal period for mint drinks.

Why are mint drinks contraindicated?

Is it worth drinking mint tea? The benefits and harms of the drink have long been studied. In women, moderate use of peppermint usually does not cause any side effects. But for men it is better to refuse mint leaves in tea, since they significantly reduce the production of testosterone. However, for men with restless libido, such contraindications can only be on hand.

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There is much debate about the properties of peppermint. 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 oldest medicinal plant. Healers already at the time of the Assyrians and Egyptian pharaohs used its healing properties.

The name she received from the ancient Greeks. Legend has it that Persephone, the consort of Hades (Hades), the god of the underworld, turned his mistress Menta into a plant. So there was mint, a delicate plant with a cold smell.

What is the use of mint for women and for men?

Mint is considered more “female grass”, as it brings more benefits to the female body.

Mint benefits for women:

• regulates hormones by lowering testosterone levels and increasing progesterone levels
• improves physical condition with PMS, menopause, reduces menstrual pain
• relieves nausea in pregnant women with toxicosis

The benefits of peppermint for men:

• increases the tone of the whole body, which contributes to increased potency
• increases sensitivity and reduces stress, which increases the pleasure of lovemaking

But mint can not be consumed in large doses, like any medicine.

  How to brew mint?

• brew mint in porcelain dishes, if not, then in a glass
• before putting mint in the teapot, pour boiling water over it
• pour mint with water about 5 minutes after boiling, and not immediately, in order to preserve trace elements as much as possible
• insist after pouring boiling water for 15 minutes
• 1 cup of tea is recommended to take 1 tsp. fresh or 0.5 tsp dry mint leaves. These are proportions for tea, they put more mint in medicinal decoctions
• drink mint tea only freshly and without sugar

Mint tea is an independent drink, but you can add mint leaves to regular tea or herbal preparations.

  Benefits and harms of mint tea

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

• reduces pain
• regulates metabolic processes
• removes cramps
• improves the gastrointestinal tract
• enhances mental activity
• regulates the cardiovascular system
• tones and invigorates
• calms the nervous system

Peppermint tea can only be harmful if overused. Heart pain, drowsiness, headaches, dizziness, sleep disturbances, heartburn, weakness may appear. Frequent use of mint tea (more than 3 cups daily) adversely affects the "male power" and the ability to conceive.

The use of mint in medicine

Mint has anti-inflammatory, analgesic, choleretic, 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, drops contain a mint component.

What is the use of mint broth?

Decoctions are distinguished by a high concentration of nutrients. Decoctions are prepared if necessary to provide a deep effect on the body.

The benefits of mint broth:

• regulates digestion
• contributes to weight loss
• lowers blood sugar
• positive effect on the immune system
• normalizes perspiration
• lowers 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 taste, smell, anesthesia 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
• vitamin C  - strengthens the immune system, reduces vascular permeability
• betaine  - regulates the digestive system by activating fat metabolism in the liver and stimulating the production of bile
• phytosterols  - “plant hormones”, lower cholesterol, contribute to improved metabolism
• volatile  - carry out protection against bacteria, microorganisms
• trace elements  - 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 gastric acidity
• varicose veins, since menthol reduces the tone of blood vessels
• liver disease, kidney

  Mint lemon balm: medicinal properties

• Melisa is also called "lemon mint", because it has a mint and lemon flavor
• 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
• Lemon mint is used to combat depression, as an antiviral and antispasmodic

The healing properties of mint

• Mint alcohol tincture is used for neuralgia, irritability, and insomnia. It relieves pain, reduces spasm. Apply on whiskey, forehead nape a few drops and rub. Or take 10-15 drops shortly before bedtime for a week
• With bronchitis, inflammation of the nasopharynx, trachea, tincture is used for inhalation. Peppermint relieves swelling and inflammation, reduces pain, makes breathing easier. Solution: add 15 drops of tincture to 1 liter of hot water, breathe this vapor. Repeat 3-4 times a day.
• Mint tincture can be made as follows: 20 g of dry leaves pour 100 ml of alcohol, moonshine with a strength of 75%. But you can use ordinary vodka. Insist 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 cramping, migraines, nausea and vomiting

  Peppermint effect on the heart

• Peppermint is useful in treating angina pectoris because it dilates the coronary vessels and stabilizes the heart rhythm. It is part of validol, valocordin. It normalizes cardiac activity, improves blood circulation
• With heart disease, it is useful to drink infusion: 4 tbsp. dry mint is poured with a liter of boiling water. Infuse the broth for about 2 hours. You can drink like regular tea. The calming effect of tea will increase if you add valerian root
• It is necessary to limit oneself to 2-3 cups a day, otherwise the pain in the heart will resume, headaches will begin

Mint for depression

• To relieve depressive states, it is good to use peppermint tea: 1 tbsp. a spoonful of dry leaves is poured in a glass of boiling water immediately after boiling. Insisted 1 hour. Take half a glass in the morning and at night
• If the condition is very serious, then prepare a decoction: 1 tbsp. spoonful of dried leaves, pour 1 cup of water and boil the broth for 10 minutes. After boiling, insist another 10-20 minutes, strain. Take a decoction of 1 tablespoon 3-4 times a day before meals 2-4 weeks

  Mint for infertility

Infertility is a direct contraindication to the use of mint infusions and decoctions. Especially if you use not peppermint, but field.

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

Mint tea during pregnancy. Can pregnant women drink mint?

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

  Can children give mint?

Children with mint tea are not allowed to give up to 3 years of age. If the child is not too active, then mint should not be given up to 5-6 years of age, since mint can cause drowsiness and lethargy.

In addition, mint in children can be a source of allergies. Therefore, before giving your child peppermint tea, you need to consult a pediatrician.

Soothing peppermint decoctions for young children

For young children, you can prepare decoctions of mint, which are added to the bath for bathing. Such a bath will relax and soothe the baby; it can be used for up to a year.

Prepare a simple broth:

• take 50g of collection - oregano, mint, calendula flowers in equal parts
• Pour in three liters of boiling water, insist for half an hour
• Strained infusion add to 10 liters of water
• In these baths, you need 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

  Peppermint essential oil: properties and applications

• The aroma of mint affects a person at the emotional, physical and mental levels.
• Peppermint oil has a tonic effect. Its aroma restores strength, relieves stress, increases mental activity, relieves stress, relieves headaches, restores heart rate
• With a headache, peppermint oil is rubbed on the forehead, back of the head, whiskey, after which a cold compress is applied to the head
• In case of nervous disorders, fears, it’s good to have a scarf in your pocket with a few drops of oil on it, so that you can smell aroma when you are exhausted
• When fainting, instead of ammonia, you can give a smell of peppermint oil and rub it into whiskey
• To reduce abdominal pain, rub the stomach with essential oil and apply a cold compress. Also with pain, bloating, heartburn, it helps if you drink a glass of water with 2-4 drops of oil; or eat a slice of sugar with 2-4 drops of essential peppermint essence
• Baths with 6 drops of peppermint help restore your heart rate. The same baths will improve the condition of the liver.
• Nausea will pass if you inhale the aroma of peppermint oil.
• Compresses with peppermint 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 the main massage oil) will help relieve pain with arthritis, bruises, rheumatism, sprains, muscle pains
• If you put a cotton wool with essential oil to a diseased tooth, then the pain will subside
• Aromatherapy with the use of essential oil (3-6 drops per aroma lamp) of mint is an excellent relaxation method

  Using Peppermint Oil

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

Rejuvenating mask with mint:

• mix 1 cup of oatmeal (finely ground), 2 tbsp. tablespoons of mint, 3 tbsp. tablespoons of warm milk. Apply the mask for 15-20 minutes. The skin should be clean. Rinse off. The procedure is best performed before bedtime.

  Using Peppermint Oil for Hair

Mint can help with such hair problems:

• dandruff
• oily scalp
• brittle, dull hair

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

You can make a mint rinse. Take 2 tbsp. tablespoons of mint and 1 tbsp. boil water for 10-15 minutes. Cool, strain, add 3-4 drops of peppermint oil. After washing the hair, it is necessary to rinse the hair with this broth and rub it a little into the roots.

Mask with peppermint oil for weakened and dyed hair: to 2 tbsp. tablespoons castor oil add 2 drops of peppermint oil. Apply oil to the hair, cover the head with a film. Hold the mask 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 peppermint oil. Hold the mask for 15-20 minutes, rinse with shampoo.

  Acne Peppermint Essential Oil

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

For oily / combination skin, you can add peppermint oil to a tonic or gel to cleanse the skin, which will help cleanse the skin from rashes and improve it.

The use of peppermint in cooking

• In cooking, it is better to use apple or curly mint. These species do not give bitterness when heated. But pepper is also popular
• Fresh mint is used for dressing meat and vegetable dishes, salads, it is used to make cocktails, liquors, ice cream, desserts, sweets, 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 with others. Its dose should be minimal: 1-5 g of fresh herbs, 0.2-0.5 dried per serving. Add mint to dishes shortly before cooking, 5-10 minutes

Lilia Vladimirovna, 47 years old:

“I make face masks on my own. I apply the mask once a week. Over 4 months, age spots became less noticeable, and skin tone really increased. It seems to me that I look fresher, as if after a rest. But the wrinkles are still here. ”

Anna, 20 years old:

“I have acne regularly since the age of 13. The pores on the nose and cheekbones are enlarged. Now I wash my face gel into which I added essential oil (2 drops per 10 g of gel, added directly to the bottle and mixed), I burn the emerging inflammations with tincture of mint and I drink mint tea once a day. The face has become cleaner, and acne appears less. What helped - I don’t know, maybe in the complex. ”

Olga, 30 years old:

“I like to take a bath with peppermint oil. Add peppermint, lavender and rose oil to the bath, drops of 6-10. The effect is amazing, I feel wonderful after her, rested and cheerful. ”

Lyudmila Ivanovna, 55 years old:

“On the advice of her daughter, she began to wipe her face with ice cubes from mint infusion. It helps to 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. tablespoons of honey, 1.5-2 liters of water. Mix everything in a blender, drink fresh, helps to cheer up in the morning. ”

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