Mint (Mentha) is a genus of flowering plants with about 30 different species of the family Lamiaceae. Mint is widespread in Australia, America, Europe and Asia. There are also several hybrid species. Mint is an aromatic plant, which grows to a height of 10 to 120 cm, the leaves are usually dark green. Mint is an old medicinal herb which dates back to the 17 century. Occupancy of mint begins in the Far East due to crossing into Europe in the late 17th century and settled in England. The plant is very aromatic and pleasant fragrance. Time efflorescence her from June to August.
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It contains an essential oil which has an average of 1% in the plant. Composition of the essential oil is 50-90% menthol and 10% of Menton. Then contains bitter substances, tannin and ferments. Essential oil of mint can be entered into the body in the form of tablets and lozenges. We have a drop of mint and mentinu water that is much weaker than the drops of oil. Leaves considerable influence and shows great progress in the treatment of nerves that are sensitive to the cold. For external use massaging helps with rotting skin and relieves headache. Internal use of their constituents to the reinforcing effect of bile secretion, soothes colic (želudčane and intestinal), and gradually eliminates the urge to vomit and all contributions calming nervous disorders such as nervous palpitations.
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Mint or peppermint (Mentha piperita L.) is traditionally used to treat digestive problems, stomach pain, cramps, stop welding, flatulence. The oil of peppermint acts relaxing the stomach and intestines, and reduces cramps, nausea, eliminate flatulence, pain, the occurrence of excess air - aerofagiju, regulates digestion. Even better results can be achieved with a combination of cumin, fennel, chamomile, anise, cinnamon. Indirectly affects the normalization of the liver and bile. Used to reduce painful spasms of how mediocre the gallbladder. Mint is the drug of choice for irritated colon, irritable problems that arise due to psychological problems. Successfully used for anxiety and insomnia. Has a calming, invigorating and regain your strength. Mint affects regulation of rapid heart rate, relaxes bronchi and eases symptoms of asthma. Together with lemon balm it is used for nausea in pregnant women. Mint is applied against bad breath with gum disease and tooth rinses his mouth. Often enters into the composition of tea blends for upset stomachs or corrigents in diggesting to improve the taste of a tea mixture. Menthol, one of the components of peppermint essential oil, topical application reduces the pain, cools, leading to extinction, so it is used in various rheumatic disorders, neuralgia.
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Mint is famous for its spasmolytic effect, that is for its ability to relax smooth muscles. Mint acts to regulate digestion, stimulates the secretion of bile, the secretion of gastric juices, reduce abdominal strain. The essential oil has antimicrobial (for fighting infection), antiviral, antifungal, spasmolytic on the digestive system and a cooling effect , so it is used externally for reducing pain. Also, the oil is used for inhalation. Studies have established antibacterial and antiviral activity of essential oils of mint and menthol effective against some types of fungi.
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