Benefits of Pudina (Mint)

Mint(Pudina) is a popular herb that can be used fresh or dried in many dishes and infusions. Mint oil is often used in toothpaste, gum, candy, and beauty products.

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Benefits of Pudina (Mint):

  1. Menthol has a cooling effect and can help relieve a sore throat, especially when combined with tea.

  2. The use of peppermint oil has been found to be an effective and safe treatment for those suffering from abdominal pain or discomfort associated with Irritable bowel syndrome.

  3. 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.

  4. Mint helps prevent and cure skin infections, itchiness and reduces acne apart from rendering a fresh glow and smooth skin.

  5. Mint is a particularly good source of vitamin A, a fat-soluble vitamin that is critical for eye health and night vision.

  6. The strong and refreshing aroma of mint could help ease headaches. Balms with a mint base or basic mint oil, when rubbed on the forehead and nose, are effective in curing headaches and nausea. 

  7. Mint stimulates digestive enzymes, which help facilitate better absorption of nutrients from food. 

  8. Mint is known to effectively boot the performance of the liver.