Journey of taste: Peppermint protects against allergies by improving digestion, know interesting things related to it

Swad Ka Safarnama: Hardly any Indian would be unaware of mint chutney. Mint not only cures the digestive system of the body, but also protects it from allergies. Its wonderful smell has a positive effect on a person’s mood. This is such a plant, which can be easily planted at home as well. Its history is thousands of years old. The special thing is that mint is foreign, but Indians are very fond of its taste and fragrance.

Mint has many uses

You go to a restaurant, or stand on the road and eat street food. Mostly green chutney is necessarily served with everything. This chutney makes the food tasty, enhances the taste of the mouth and also improves the mood. This chutney is made of mint, which is liked all over India. While making chutney in different states, some ingredients and elements change, but mint remains in it, which infuses life into the chutney with its different flavor with strong fragrance. Mint is used to give color and flavor to the vegetable, so the taste of Mint Paratha is different.

Many drinks are also prepared from mint, so mint tea gives a lot of relief in cough and cold. Apart from this, menthol made from mint juice is used in toothpaste, toothpaste, chewing gums, mouth freshener, candies, inhaler etc. Mint is also being used a lot in Ayurvedic medicines.

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Originated in the Mediterranean region

Mint was given special importance in ancient times. The Greeks used to perfume their bodies with the scent of mint. They believed that it keeps the body away from viruses and keeps the mind and body fresh. Greeks and Romans used to wear crowns of mint in their special festivals, which was considered a symbol of love and feelings. It is believed that mint originated thousands of years ago, but there is no clear information about its period. According to American-Indian botanist Sushma Naithani, mint originated in the countries associated with the Mediterranean Center (Mediterranean region).

Today mint is being grown and eaten in most of the countries of the world.

These include more than 20 countries, including Algeria, Bosnia Croatia, Cyprus, Egypt, France, Greece, Israel, Italy, Morocco, Spain, Syria etc. It is also said that dried mint leaves were found in the pyramids of Egypt before 1000 BC. Today mint is being grown and eaten in most of the countries of the world. It has hundreds of species, but only a few are used for food and other purposes.

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Provides relief from most stomach ailments

This small plant is full of properties and it has great importance in Ayurveda. According to Dr. RP Parashar, Ayurvedacharya working in a government hospital, in the ancient Ayurvedic text ‘Charaksanhita’, there is a description of a plant called ‘Jambir’, whose properties are similar to those of mint. By the way, it is believed that the mint we are eating is also being eaten in India for hundreds of years. Mint can also be grown at home. Keep cutting its leaves. They will continue to grow. Mint is not only useful for food, it is also healthy for the body.

It is effective in digestive problems like gas, bloating and indigestion. It also provides relief in cramps inside the stomach. Menthol, the active ingredient found in mint, is amazing. It is very beneficial in allergies. It is also very effective in allergies related to nose and eyes. One of the specialties of mint is that its fragrance makes the mood positive. It keeps the mind calm and also relieves stress.

Mint oil is beneficial in arthritis

According to Dr. Parashar, this small plant also has antibacterial, antifungal and anti-inflammatory properties. These properties keep the skin soft, provide relief from pimples and also keep the hair strong. Mint oil is also beneficial for the body. This oil provides relief in chronic arthritis. Sprains and joint pains are also beneficial. No side effects of mint are found. Secondly, it is not even eaten directly. If eaten in excess, there may be a complaint of nausea and the mouth will start feeling dry. Its excessive consumption can also cause burning sensation in the stomach.

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