The 3 Virtues of Mint You Don't Know About.
Mint is one of my favorite plants.
I've loved it ever since my grandmother made me great mint teas as a kid.
This plant, very easy to cultivate, contains 3 secret virtues.
This little green plant is a concentrate of health benefits but not only. Look :
1. To digest better
If mint contains a large amount of vitamin C and iron, it has above all digestive and stimulating properties.
More precisely, it helps soothe stomach aches and effectively treat digestive disorders.
I therefore use it regularly in the kitchen to prevent possible digestive problems.
I add a few chopped mint leaves in certain dishes such as tabbouleh or vegetable soup made with tomatoes, zucchini or celery, because it enhances the taste.
I also use it to prepare tomato salads or as a complement in fruit salads.
After the meal, I often concoct a homemade infusion that I prepare by infusing about 5 mint leaves in boiling water.
2. Against insects
Mint is also the best enemy of small insects, which above all dread crossing its path.
In a vegetable garden, our dear little green plant keeps ants away.
And if it is used as an infusion to spray on the leaves of different plants, it does not hesitate to ward off aphids.
Finally, if it is applied at the level of the openings of your home, it becomes an impassable barrier for mosquitoes and spiders!
3. To relieve a sting
The antitoxic properties of mint are known to eliminate the venom from an insect bite.
It is then used as a compress to relieve pain.
To do this, simply soften the leaves in lukewarm water.
Then put on a poultice for 10 minutes.
There you go, the itching is over.
Savings made
Mint sold in supermarkets costs between 2 and 3 € for just a few branches. Frankly, don't be fooled.
For the same price you can buy a jar of mint sold in the same supermarket which will give you leaves for months if you water it regularly.
Whether you grow it in a pot or in your garden, mint is a plant easy enough to care for that you don't have to buy it on a branch.
A little humidity and shade are enough for its natural development.
A sachet of mint in the supermarket sold for 2 € will not last you more than a week whether you have consumed it whole or not.
Because after a week the mint leaves will be completely dry. Believe my experience, because I also fell into the trap.
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The Homemade Mint Syrup Recipe.
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