History of the Mint Plant
Mint or mint with the scientific name of Mentha is a plant from the category of continuous dicotyledonous petals, which is the dark leader of mint and is an edible vegetable. This plant has all the essential oils and properties of peppermint; But its leaves are less hairy and the cuts on the sides of its leaves are more than mint and its essential oil is softer. Peppermint is an herbaceous and perennial plant. Its stems are both creeping and underground. From the roots, a small vertical leafy branch emerges, the leaves of which are opposite, elliptical, pointed, toothed and slightly covered with hairs, and a fragrant and pleasant smell is inhaled from all parts of it. It becomes.
The stem of this plant is square and reddish-purple or purple. Its flowers appear in August and September. They are purple or mauve in color and grow in large numbers adjacent to each other in a complex manner. Mint is a plant with aerial roots and straight and rectangular stems, and its leaves are 3 to 5 cm long, opposite, lanceolate or spindle, its margin has deep incisions, its lateral incisions are sharp. The hairs of mint leaves are low. Green mint is commonly grown all over the world. This plant grows wild and cultivated in the northern regions of Iran and around Tehran.
Properties of mint in the treatment of rheumatism
People with rheumatism should use mint infusion. If you suffer from rheumatism and osteoarthritis, use peppermint oil by mixing 2 drops of peppermint oil with a tablespoon of almond oil and rubbing painful areas with Massage it. To treat sciatica, use a poultice and apply fresh mint as a poultice on the sore spot.
Mint for the treatment of colds
The scent of peppermint can relieve nasal congestion, sore throat and lungs and relieve respiratory disorders caused by asthma or colds. Regular consumption of peppermint is very useful for people with asthma. Peppermint and its main active ingredient called menthol are considered effective congestion. Because menthol relaxes sputum, it is also an expectorant. This substance is effective in relieving sore throats and dry coughs. To disinfect the nose, prepare a solution by mixing 1 gram of peppermint essential oil and 40 grams of sweet almond oil and apply five drops in each nostril. They have a cold and chronic bronchitis. Boil 10 grams of mint in 500 cc of water and drink 2 cups in the morning for fasting. To relieve sore throat, brew mint and gargle.
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