The Mint and its multiple properties

Food Gabriela Gottau 16 March 2011 | 16: 15 To vote this post connect with Facebook Connect

The Mint is one of the most commonly used in sweet dishes aromatic plants. It is a herb edible with multiple properties beyond those related to gastronomy, why then describe briefly their effects on the body.

AIDS digestion and helps to eliminate gas and flatulence at the same time that relieves heartburn, discomfort and nausea.It has relaxing action at the level of the central nervous system.It is analgesic and reduces pain for its refreshing effect and stimulate the blood circulation in the affected area, so many miorelajantes or muscle gels contain his essence.Relieves the respiratory tract and help to relieve colds and flu.It has refreshing effect and fights bad breath or halitosis.It is a source of potassium, calcium, folic acid and vitamin A with antioxidant action.

Mint is an herb that can be used as an ingredient in a sauce, as part of a filling or cake or to decorate and give color to desserts or other sweet preparations. We can also obtain her teas with all before these properties.

This is a herb with great aroma and valuable nutrition contributing together with others, to benefit the body in different ways.

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