They recognize this plant no longer in appearance, but in aroma, with nothing comparable to fragrant, fragrant. The mint smell is fragrant, slightly cooling - a symphony of aromas and freshness - is not forgotten for a long time and remains in memory.

Many people like to drink mint tea to calm down and relax a bit. This fragrant grass, beloved by many, is the subject of our conversation today. Of course, I will say about the useful healing properties of peppermint.

Mint growth and chemical composition

Peppermint grows in the garden, on the meadow. Harvesting is carried out when it blooms. Dried in a ventilated area. The composition of mint contains essential oils, bitterness, organic acids, flavonoids, trace elements (zinc, selenium, molybdenum, copper, manganese, strontium).

The main component of peppermint oil is menthol  - produces: a calming, analgesic and antiseptic effect and actually determines the main healing properties of the mint itself. The effect of menthol and the pharmacological properties of peppermint in general, complements the presence of organic acids that have adaptive properties and normalize the nervous system. Flavonoids have an antispasmodic property. The aboveground part of mint is used to produce essential oil by steam distillation.

Menthol is the main component of ointments (menovazine, efcamon), solutions, drops used to treat angina pectoris, neurosis, hysteria, and itchy dermatoses. Validol and Corvalol, Zelenin drops and menthol pencils, mint tablets used for nausea, tooth drops and many other medicines and products containing menthol.

Peppermint: beneficial healing properties

The benefits of peppermint are not in doubt, since in traditional medicine this herb has a long history.

• Peppermint and Peppermint Oil  possesses antiseptic properties, in relation to the entire intestinal microflora, due to the presence of menthol. When using drugs, peppermints normalize and improve their function of the pancreas and kidneys.

• Peppermint tincture is used for rinsing and lotions: for diseases of the throat, with, sores in the oral cavity.

• This plant contributes to: improve mood, increase efficiency, relieve stress, anxiety, irritability, normalizes.

• Mint also affects the cardiovascular system, helps to normalize pressure, relieve migraine-like.

• Baths with the addition of a decoction from its leaves relieve nervous excitement.

Mint - female grass, it improves the functioning of the female genital area, helps with menopause and is involved in regulating the menstrual cycle, relieves cramping and even slightly reduces the amount of unwanted hair growth.

But the strong half of humanity is carried away by it   Not recommended  - It pretty much reduces the level of testosterone in the blood, which means it also reduces sex drive.

The use of mint in folk medicine

Make from peppermint infusion and drops on alcohol.

Peppermint infusion  - method of preparation: pour 1 liter into the pan. water put 2 tablespoons chopped herbs. Cover the pan with a lid, make a small fire and boil for a quarter of an hour, then insist for half an hour. Strain. Take - cup four times a day. Meal time does not matter.

Peppermint drops  - pour 1 liter in 100 g of dried mint. 40% alcohol. Keep 1 month in the dark. After the specified period, strain. Reception - three times a day for 5-20 drops. The course of taking drugs from mint until six months.

Tea with mint - its beneficial properties and preparation

There are two options for a healing infusion - the actual brewed herb of peppermint, and a mixture of green or black with mint. Connoisseurs can add honey and lemon to the drink.

It is more useful when a freshly picked mint sprig is added to freshly brewed tea, dry raw materials no longer have that inexpressible fragrance, and when stored, volatile essential substances of the medicinal plant quickly disappear.

When preparing tea with mint, the ingredients are taken in a ratio of 1: 1, take the same amount of crushed dry raw mint or fresh leaves 5-6 on a teaspoon of tea leaves. Pour not cool boiling water, but slightly cooled, about 90 degrees. Before use, let it brew for a quarter of an hour.

There is also a cold type of mint tea when ice, lemon or lime is added to the drink. They like to drink it to refresh and quench their thirst in the summer heat.

The use of peppermint in cooking

Peppermint leaves are an excellent seasoning for dishes due to the presence of a fragrant and fragrant smell. A handful of chopped herbs gives a refreshing taste to any culinary delight. National Caucasian dishes are not without mint. It is used to flavor a chilled drink, a tea mixture. Milk does not turn sour when you add a leaf of mint into it.

Also, this wonderful herb oil is used in the manufacture of certain varieties of soap and tooth powder.

Peppermint contraindications

In addition to the undoubted healing properties of mint, it can also bring tangible harm to our body.

• it can not be abused with hypotension;
• mint does not reflect well on male potency, especially with regular use of more than three mugs per day;
• the reaction speed decreases a little, so in the early morning drivers obviously do not need mint tea;
• when using pharmacological preparations with menthol, be careful not to get it in the eyes, on damaged skin surfaces;
• do not advise her to small children up to three years;
• with increased acidity of gastric juice with gastritis, it can cause heartburn.

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 immunity. 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 eliminated from the body faster. 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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Herbal teas (also known infusions) have been used for centuries as natural remedies for the treatment of a wide range of diseases, as well as as a means of maintaining good health and well-being. Of all the varieties of these drinks known in the world, mint tea is one of the most widely used and popular.

In addition to its pleasant taste and aroma, this drink offers many health benefits. It is especially useful for those who are worried about headaches or stomach problems.

Peppermint tea has been used as a medicine for centuries. Today it is recommended by alternative healers, herbalists and many others as a means to treat various diseases, as well as a tonic for the body as a whole. What is the use of peppermint tea?

Headache

For some people with headaches, a milder remedy can be offered than strong analgesics. Instead, you can try a proven folk remedy. If you suddenly have a severe headache, try using tea made from fresh or dried mint leaves instead of aspirin or other painkillers. After drinking it immediately after a few minutes of soaking and insisting, you can simply find that your condition is alleviated without any side effects or taking unnecessary medications.

Peppermint tea is often effective in stopping headaches caused by stress or a poor diet. Such negative factors usually cause spasm of blood vessels in the brain, causing severe malaise.

Effective painkillers stop such pain, expanding blood vessels. Peppermint tea acts in the same way, bringing relief to the sick. Interestingly, even the aroma of peppermint (or essential oil) can help with headaches, as well as colds.

Tea successfully fights colds

Menthol is a natural chemical that gives mint a refreshing, icy taste and a similar taste sensation. In addition to the fact that peppermint tea has one of the most pleasant herbal flavors, menthol also plays another important role - it relieves the symptoms of a cold.

It is known that this substance calms the inflamed mucous membranes in the sinuses and throat, relieves swelling (providing comfortable breathing) and acts as a decongestant (splits sputum and mucous congestions). In addition, inhaling steam from peppermint can also alleviate many of the symptoms associated with fever. This means that if you suffer from respiratory illnesses or seasonal allergies, a cup of peppermint tea can help you feel much better (especially if you breathe steam!).

Mint stops indigestion

Peppermint tea is sometimes called the "healer of the stomach" because it is known to alleviate many gastrointestinal diseases, including stomach pain, colic, heartburn, flatulence, dyspepsia and diarrhea, and generally promotes healthy digestion.

This is especially effective if you drink this drink after eating and before bedtime (especially if you had a late dinner and often have heartburn). Such tea also helps at any time in case of problems with the stomach.

It is also interesting to note that peppermint essential oil effectively treats one syndrome that has fewer known treatments - IBS or irritable bowel syndrome. Many practitioners also believe that drinking peppermint tea regularly will significantly alleviate the condition in these patients.

Soothing and tonic properties

Mint tea is not only pleasing to your taste buds - it also benefits your mind! It has been proven that this drink improves brain function, making consumers more alert and contributing to better memory.

Is it possible to drink peppermint tea with a calming purpose, given its tonic properties? Studies show that it is quite possible. Along with the above qualities, mint is also a natural stress reliever.

For menstrual pain

As you can guess from the above, tea from this plant is used to relieve spasms. This can make it a good tool for everyone - from professional athletes to people suffering from regular stress. However, it is especially effective in treating a certain type of cramping - muscles in the walls of the uterus. That is why it is successfully used to relieve menstrual pain.

Other health benefits

In addition to the above beneficial properties, peppermint tea also has the following qualities:

• antibacterial, antimicrobial and antiseptic properties (which makes it an effective tool for cleansing the skin and an excellent assistant for combating bacterial infections with topical application);
• can act as an analgesic (helping with many types of pain relief);
• be effective as a treatment for certain skin diseases (such as psoriasis and some other types of skin rashes) and arthritis (if applied topically);
• helps relieve colic in babies
• helps the burning of fat in digestion;
• improves the production of bile and destroys stones in the kidneys and gall bladder (but this should be carried out under the supervision of a doctor!);
• reduces bad breath;
• strengthens the immune system;
• relieves symptoms of motion sickness.

How to brew mint tea correctly?

Such tea can be easily prepared at home. To make it, take fresh or dried leaves. You can either grow them yourself or buy them at many grocery stores and markets. In dried form, mint is sold both in bulk and in bags.

The mint tea recipe is as follows. You will need about one tablespoon of chopped fresh leaves or about one teaspoon of dried per cup of fresh water.

To make the drink right, bring the water to a boil. Add mint to boiling water. Stir for five minutes or a little longer (you can do this up to 12 minutes). If you want the drink to be really strong, you can also boil the leaves. Then strain the tea or remove the bag.

How to drink a mint drink?

If you use it as a medicine, it is better to drink peppermint tea while it is hot (but not burning). You can add some sugar or honey if you think it is necessary. However, it is better to drink it without additives. But if you have a sore throat, it is just recommended to mix it with honey.

If you use tea as an external remedy, you can moisten a sponge with it and wipe it with selected areas of the body. Alternatively, you can add some freshly brewed tea to the bath water.

If desired, you can mix peppermint with other herbs when you make herbal tea. This plant is well suited for mixing with lavender (to relieve stress), ginger (to improve digestion) and fennel seeds (for detoxification).

Is peppermint tea harmful?

Despite the fact that peppermint infusion is an excellent drink to improve health, it is worth noting that it has several potential side effects for certain people. For this reason, the benefits and harms of peppermint tea should be carefully studied before drinking. The benefits of this drink are discussed above, and its possible negative effects on the body are as follows. Avoid peppermint tea in the following cases:

• If your blood pressure is constantly lowered (the relaxing properties of peppermint can lead to its even greater decrease).
• Avoid excessive use of peppermint tea during pregnancy, as this can in extreme cases cause uterine relaxation and lead to miscarriage. If you have had such cases in history, medical practitioners usually recommend that you refrain from drinking this drink.

In addition, although very rarely, an overdose of peppermint can cause diarrhea, a rapid heartbeat, or slow heart rate. Young children should use peppermint in very limited quantities to avoid irritation or allergies.

However, it is obvious that all of the above side effects are rare, and most people have nothing to worry about. Peppermint tea is considered a safe, effective and natural remedy for solving many health problems and to make you feel better in general.

If you have any questions about the side effects or health benefits of peppermint, talk to your doctor or consult herbalists. It has been officially established that the menthol contained in this plant has antispasmodic effects. Peppermint tea also helps treat stomach upsets, the effects of stress, and menstrual cramps. Drinking one cup of tea two to three times a day for several days before and during menstruation can significantly reduce pain and discomfort.

What is the use of mint tea is often asked by people who love this spicy plant for its amazing taste. It is able to make familiar and familiar dishes spicy, and it can also turn out to be a truly valuable phyto-remedy for our health. But you should drink peppermint tea with caution, especially if there are any chronic diseases. Unfortunately, this drink is not recommended to everyone.

Useful properties and contraindications of mint tea

The useful properties of peppermint in tea have been known to mankind since ancient times; Avicenna mentioned them in his works. Initially, this infusion was used as a relaxing and calming agent. For European aristocrats, who demonstratively suffered from emotional illnesses resulting from this, we must assume, for the most part, from boredom and satiety, this drink quickly became fashionable. However, his popularity among the Russian people never diminished. Mint was specially collected and dried, always kept in the house, it was considered a herb that brings health happiness with its mere presence. However, even official medicine today confirms that herbal tea with mint can provide real help for a whole group of diseases, including:

• relieve irritability, anxiety, irritability in case of nervous disorders;
• effectively restore normal water balance in cells during the summer heat, create a feeling of coolness;
• in winter, on the contrary, they have a warming effect on the body, help fight colds and respiratory diseases;
• strengthen weakened immunity;
• eliminate headaches caused by an unstable emotional state.

Mint tea weakens male libido, so men should not drink it. In addition, the drink can cause allergies, do not abuse it. It is also not recommended.   hypotensive patients with stomach ulcers, kidney liver diseases.

How is mint tea good for women?

Of particular note are the beneficial properties of peppermint tea for women. It relieves symptoms well and alleviates the condition during menstruation. It also helps pregnant women to survive toxicosis painlessly, but expectant mothers should not drink more than one part of the drink per day. Peppermint tea normalizes the hormonal background, which removes such a delicate problem as excessive hairiness. Green tea with mint is an effective tool for weight loss.

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

  Mint action 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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