Impressive Benefits of Mint

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Mint leaves contain the highest amount of antioxidants than any other existing herb.
The essential oils that mint is composed of contain phenolic acids, phytosteron, saponins, triterpines, flanovoid, carotenoids, anthocyanins, etc.

For over 2000 years, mint oil has been widely used by ancient homo-sapiens for a variety of purposes.
The oil is now widely used in the preparation of confectionaries, liquor, perfumes and for treatment of a variety of conditions.
Besides being extensively used in beverage, balms, ointments, inhalers, toothpastes, etc it finds a prominent place in culinary uses.
Owing to it being a coolant and having soothing effects, it is also used to pacify inflammation, burns and wounds.

In individuals with a gall stone disorder history, mint should be consumed only after careful consultation with a trained medical practitioner.

Same goes for pregnant ladies as it has rarely been seen to trigger a miscarriage.

Excess dosage of mint is advised against as large quantity of menthol consumption is neither healthy nor advisable.

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