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.
Side-Effects & Allergies of Mint
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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