Health Benefits of Mint

The leaf, fresh or dried, is the culinary source of mint.

Fresh mint is usually preferred over dried mint when storage of the mint is not a problem.

The leaves have a warm, fresh, aromatic, sweet flavor with a cool aftertaste, and are used in teas, beverages, jellies, syrups, candies, and ice creams.

Mint has one of the highest antioxidant capacities of any food.

Learning how to use fresh herbs and spices like mint when cooking can also help to cut down on sodium intake.

Mint oil is often used in toothpaste, gum, candy and beauty products while the leaves are used either fresh or dried for teas and food.

Nutritional breakdown of mint

3-4 mint leaves provides

• 0.12 grams of protein
• 0.48 grams carbohydrates
• 0.03 grams of fat
• 0.30 grams of fiber

Mint contains small amounts of potassium, magnesium, calcium, phosphorus, vitamin C and vitamin A.

Health Benefits of Mint

Soothe Your Tummy with mint

The mint oil to relieve symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome, including indigestion, dyspepsia, and colonic muscle spasms.

These healing properties of mint are apparently related to its smooth muscle relaxing ability.

The menthol contained in mint may be a key reason for this bowel-comforting effect.

A Potential Anti-Cancer Agent

Perillyl alcohol is a phytonutrient called a monoterpene, and it is plentiful in mint oil. Phytonutrient has been shown to stop the growth of pancreatic, mammary, and liver tumors. It has also been shown to protect against cancer formation in the colon, skin, and lungs.

An Anti-Microbial Oil

Esssential oil of mint also stops the growth of many different bacteria. It has also be found to inhibit the growth of certain types of fungus as well.

Breathe Easier with mint

Mint plants contain an antioxidant known as rosmarinic acid, which has been studied for its effectiveness in relieving seasonal allergy symptoms & which have several actions that are beneficial in asthma. It also encourages cells to make substances called prostacyclins that keep the airways open for easy breathing.

Extracts of peppermint have also been shown to help relieve the nasal symptoms of colds related allergy.

A Rich Source of Traditional Nutrients

Mint is a good source of manganese, copper, and vitamin C. Vitamin C seems to play a role in decreasing colorectal cancer risk. It is the main water-soluble antioxidant in the body is needed to decrease levels of free radicals that can cause damage to cells.

Skin & Hair

When applied topically in oil, ointment or lotion, mint has the effect of calming and cooling skin affected by insect bites, rash or other reactions. And mint is used in shampoo to get a chilling effect to head.

A Few Quick Serving Ideas

• Fresh Mint Tea : A cup of fresh mint tea can help to soothe your stomach and your nerves.
• Mint Leaves on Servings : especially on food that cannot easy digested.
• Mint Lime : Try a mint limeade by mixing together your lime juice, sugar or stevia and muddled mint leaves. Top off with filtered water and ice cubes.
• Mint n Cucumber : Jazz up your water by adding mint leaves and cucumber for a refreshing treat.

ODC Recommends to include Mint in you diet plan.

You can purchase Farm fresh mint and other veggies from here