What are the nutritional benefits of mint >?

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What are the nutritional benefits of mint %26gt;?
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Reply:For centuries, mint has been enjoyed for its wonderful aroma, its great taste, and its healing power. Long known for its ability to settle a nervous stomach, mint has a great many other health benefits as well. Whether as a soothing mint tea or part of a recipe, mint has long been part of both the cuisine and the medicinal cultures of societies as diverse as the Middle East, India and Europe.





Mint is well known for its ability to sooth the digestive tract and reduce the severity and length of stomach aches. In addition, mint teas and other herbal preparations have shown great promise at easing the discomfort associated with irritable bowel syndrome, and even at slowing the growth of many of the most harmful bacteria and fungi. The well-documented antifungal properties of mint are thought to play a role in the treatment of asthma and many allergy conditions as well.





It is even thought that mint may have benefits as an anticancer food. Mint is known to contain a phytonutrient called perillyl alcohol, which has been shown in studies on animals to prevent the formation of colon, skin and lung cancer. Further study is needed to see if this important benefit extends to the human world.





Mint is used in a variety of ways, but the most common is through the brewing of mint tea. There are many excellent mint teas on the market, and fresh mint tea can be made by pouring hot, but not boiling, water over fresh leaves of mint. When preparing mint tea, it is important that the preparation be covered while it is steeping to prevent the valuable volatile oils from evaporating.





For those who prefer their mint in pill form, there are a number of preparations on the market that make it easy to enjoy the many health benefits of mint. Supplements containing mint are widely available at health food stores, at supermarkets and of course on the internet.





Mint (Menta Spicata)has been enjoyed for centuries for its wonderful aroma, great taste and amazing healing power. It has long been a part of both the cuisine and medicine all over the world. Mint's natural holistic approach to health is becoming more and more popular on these days.





Mint has been used for a long time to settle a nervous stomach. It is well-known for its ability to soothe the digestive tract as well as to reduce the severity and length of stomach aches. It also eases the discomfort associated with irritable bowel syndrome. Mint slows down the growth of many harmful bacteria and fungi.





The anti fungal properties play of mint play a vital role in the treatment of asthma and allergy conditions. Mint also reduces the nervous tension and anxiety. It works effectively for the diseases like colic and vomiting. As a whole mint works well to refresh the body.





Mint has an amazing power to cure cancer. Mint contains a phytonutrient called perillyl alcohol. This phytonutrient prevents the occurrence of colon, skin and lung cancer. The use of mint for cancer treatment has fewer side effects than conventional treatments. Mint works by attacking the tumour's blood vessels, starving cancer to death.





Mint is used in a variety of ways. Since the leaves are min are used for medical treatments; many prefer to eat the leaves as a part of diet. The most popular way of consuming the mint is through brewing a mint tea. The mint tea can be prepared by pouring hot, but not boiling water over the mint leaves. The preparation has to be covered while preparing the mint tea, as it prevents the valuable volatile oil from evaporating. There are number of preparations of mint in pills form. Mint is present in many food items as well as breath freshners.





There are some general precautions that you have to take care while using mint. Since there are many herbal plants that look similar to the mint leaves, make sure that you are using the herb in question. You should not drink the infusion continuously. You can have one cup of the tea for one day. Only when you have any flu or other ailments, you can move to three cups. If you feel any side effects while using this herb; stop the consumption immediately and contact your practitioner.





Now, have a mint to your health.
Reply:Mint makes upset stomachs go away and wards off irritable bowel syndrome and indigestion. Peppermint gives you vitamins c %26amp; a, and gives you dietary fiber, iron and magnesium.
Reply:mostly digestive aid
Reply:One of the most common form of treatment mint has is that is that it can settle a nervous stomach. Mint appears in many products such as teas, recipes involving entrees, like lamb with a mint julep side. Mint as a health benefit began in the Middle East, India and Europe. Mint is also widely known as a treatment for irritable bowel syndrome and other digestive conditions.





Mint has also been said to slow the effects of bacteria or fungus . Mint has also been said to help with asthma and other allergies. Some believe that mint in certain respects that can be helpful in cancer treatments too. But that has not been proven yet at least not on humans. In animals it has been shown that the alcohols that are in mint can help prevent colon, lung and skin cancer.





Mint is a very common flavor as well; there is mint toothpaste, mouthwash, gum, chocolate, liquor and hard candies. Mint is a very soothing taste and it is very common among flavors like cherry, grape or lemon. You can buy fresh mint leaves in the supermarket and you can add to teas and coffees. Next time you want a fresh tasting dessert or you have an upset stomach try mint, it may help you.
Reply:I believe it's only for flavour,I heard if you rub some around your door frame it will stop flies entering,it has other uses,grow it anyhow its aroma is strong,I think it aids digestion.
Reply:Has a calming effect on the gut, I would research effects of ingesting a quantity since it is generally, most always just a flavoring or stomach spasm relief.
Reply:I have no idea what this mint you are talking about is. See, I live in a cave in the Himalayas, so I wouldn't know!