SFH #121: Marvelous Mint

It has a wide range of health benefits 🍃

If you enjoy mint, you are in luck. It packs a health punch that may surprise you. So let's get to it today!

1. Both fresh mint leaves and peppermint tea mask bad breath and kill bacteria.¹

2. Menthol, the primary compound in peppermint oil, aids in better nasal breathing.²

3. Peppermint oil may also decrease levels of anxiety and fatigue while increasing alertness.³

4. Mint is a fantastic digestive aid that can go as far as mitigating irritable bowel.⁴

5. Fresh mint comes packed with nutrients, including Vitamin A (great for our vision) and antioxidants protecting our cell's integrity.⁵ ⁶

I opt for fresh mint, looking for leaves that are the brightest of greens. Good thing it's readily available in my current backyard. 😉 Additionally, I keep peppermint essential oil on hand for baths and topical application. Peppermint tea is a go-to for digestion and congestion in my household as well.

Get on this mint train 🚂

1. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16767798/

2. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/1981905/

3. http://www.aromaticscience.com/effects-of-peppermint-and-cinnamon-odor-administration-on-simulated-driving-alertness-mood-and-workload/

4. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17420159/

5. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10997544/

6. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16190627/