Mint tablets contain mint oil 0.0025 g, sugar 0.5 g. Used as a sedative and antispasmodic for nausea, vomiting, and smooth muscle spasms. Prescribe 1-2 tablets per dose under the tongue.

Peppermint tincture, mint drops

Peppermint drops consist of an alcoholic (1:20 in 90% alcohol) tincture of peppermint leaves with the addition of an equal amount of peppermint oil. Used orally, 10-15 drops per dose, as a remedy against nausea and vomiting, as an analgesic for neuralgic pain. It is also used to improve the taste of mixtures.

Mint water

Mint water is used in mixtures to improve taste and as a mouth rinse.

Menthol

Menthol is used externally as a sedative and analgesic (distractor). For migraines, it is used in the form of a menthol pencil containing 1 g of menthol, 3.5 g of paraffin and 0.5 g of ceserine; rub the skin in the temple area with a pencil.

For inflammatory diseases of the upper respiratory tract, menthol is used for lubrication, inhalation and in the form of nasal drops.

Menthol is prescribed internally as a sedative, often in combination with tincture of valerian, belladonna, etc. It is used for angina pectoris, as it can reflexively cause dilatation of the coronary vessels.

Boromenthol

Boromenthol - ointment; contains 0.5 parts menthol, 5 parts boric acid, 94.5 parts Vaseline. Used as an antiseptic and analgesic to lubricate the skin for itching, neuralgia and to lubricate the nasal mucosa for rhinitis.

Pectusin tablets

Pectusin tablets contain menthol (0.004 g), eucalyptus oil (0.0005 g), sugar and other fillers (up to 0.8 g). The drug is used for inflammatory diseases of the upper respiratory tract. Keep in the mouth until completely absorbed.

Drops "Eucatol"

"Eucatol" drops contain 0.25 g of menthol, 50 ml of eucalyptus tincture, up to 100 ml of 90% ethyl alcohol. The drug is used 5-10 drops per glass of water for rinsing when inflammatory diseases upper respiratory tract.

Menovazin

Menovazin contains 2.5 g of menthol, 1 g of novocaine, 1 g of anesthesin, 70% ethyl alcohol. The drug is used externally as a local anesthetic for neuralgia, myalgia, arthralgia and as an antipruritic for itchy dermatoses. Painful areas of the skin are rubbed with the drug 2-3 times a day. With prolonged use, dizziness may occur, general weakness, decreased blood pressure.

Aerosol "Camphomen"

Aerosol "Camphomen" contains menthol (0.06 g), eucalyptus oil, camphor oil and castor oil 0.61 g each, furacilin alcohol solution 0.1% 2 ml, olive oil up to 10 g. The drug is used for the treatment of inflammatory diseases of the upper respiratory tract, mainly rhinitis and pharyngitis. Inhalations are carried out 3-4 times a day after meals. It is not recommended to prescribe the drug to children and patients working in conditions of significant dustiness.

Ointment "Efkamon"

"Efkamon" ointment contains: camphor 10 g, clove, essential and mustard oils 3 g each, eucalyptus oil 7 g, menthol 14 g, methyl salicylate 8 g, tinctures capsicum- 4 g, thymol and chloral hydrate 3 g each, cinnamon alcohol 1 g, spermaceti and petroleum jelly up to 100 g. Used for arthritis, myositis, neuralgia, etc. Rub 2-3 g into the skin 2-3 times a day and cover with a warm bandage. When too severe irritation stop rubbing the skin. The ointment should not be applied to damaged skin.

Validol

Validol is a 25-30% solution of menthol in isovaleric acid methyl ester. Prescribe 4-5 drops for angina pectoris, neuroses, hysteria, and use as an antiemetic for sea and air sickness. Apply to a piece of sugar and keep in the mouth until completely absorbed. It is also available in tablets containing validol (0.06 g, which corresponds to 3 drops) and sugar. Topically apply 5-10% alcohol solution validol to soothe itchy skin.

Olimethine

One capsule of olimethine contains: peppermint oil 0.0085 g, purified turpentine oil 0.01705 g, calamus oil 0.0125 g, olive oil 0.46025 g, purified sulfur 0.0017 g. Used for urolithiasis and cholelithiasis.

Zelenin drops

Zelenin drops contain: tincture of lily of the valley 10 ml, tincture of valerian 10 ml, tincture of belladonna 5 ml, menthol 0.2 g. Used for heart neuroses accompanied by bradycardia.

Peppermint

mint juice

Mint juice enhances intestinal peristalsis, has antispasmodic, choleretic, carminative, antiemetic and deodorizing effects. Mint juice is used for diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal cramps, nausea, constipation, hysteria, neurasthenia, heart disease, cholera, rheumatism, as a tonic for loss of strength, headaches, toothaches, disorders menstrual cycle, bleeding. Externally, mint juice is used for erysipelas, bruises, insect bites, inflammatory processes, burns...

In the article we discuss peppermint — medicinal properties and contraindications to its use. You will learn the chemical composition of the plant and how it is beneficial for women's and men's health. We will tell you how to use mint to treat gastritis, blood pressure, runny nose and burns. By following our tips, you will learn how to prepare decoctions, infusions, oils and drops from the plant.

A little about mint - this herbaceous plant family Lamiaceae (lat. Lamiaceae). Latin name: Mentha piperita. Other names: motherboard, breastplate.

Appearance (photo) of mint

The genus Mint (lat. Mentha) unites 42 species of plants. Peppermint is a hybrid of the aquatic (lat. Mentha aquatica) and garden (lat. Mentha spicata) varieties.

Growing mint is possible in gardens, personal plots and at home. You can learn more about home growing from. IN industrial scale grown in the Voronezh region and Krasnodar region.

This is an unpretentious plant that can be grown even on a windowsill. It prefers moist, loose soil. Mint is propagated by layering, cuttings and dividing the rhizome.

The plant has a fibrous horizontal rhizome. The erect stem reaches a height of 100 cm. The shoots are branched, densely covered with leaves.

The leaves are opposite, pointed, oblong-ovate. The edges of the leaf blade are serrated.

Small light purple flowers are collected in half-whorls and form spike-shaped inflorescences. Mint blooms from June to September.

The fruit consists of four nuts. The plant bears fruit very rarely.

Chemical composition of mint

What's included medicinal herb:

• menthol;
• essential oil;
• routine;
• saponins;
• fatty oil;
• resins;
• phytosterols;
• tannins;
• ascorbic acid;
• caffeic acid;
• oleic acid;
• chlorogenic acid;
• ursolic acid;
• carotene;
• arginine;
• glucose.

Thanks to its rich composition, the plant has a whole range of healing properties..

Nutritional value and calorie content

100 g of mint contains 3.8 g of protein, 0.9 g of fat, 14.9 g of carbohydrates, 8 g dietary fiber, as well as 78.6 g of water.

Calorie content per 100 grams – 70 kcal.

How to prepare and store

Harvest mint in June - July, cutting only fully flowered plants. Collect during the day in dry weather, when there are no dew drops left on the leaves.

It is better to carefully cut the plant rather than tear it with your hands. You can harvest either whole bushes or individual leaves. Place cut mint in the shade; in the sun it will lose most of it. essential oils, and therefore useful properties.

Immediately after collection, rinse under cold running water and dry thoroughly on paper or regular towels for several hours. Then spread the mint in one layer on paper, dry in a shaded and well-ventilated place for 3-5 days.

Store in glass jars or linen bags. Shelf life - no more than 2 years.

How to choose a spice

When buying spices in a store, pay attention to the packaging, it should be:

• sealed, check that it is not damaged or opened;
• opaque so as not to let in the sun's rays.

Also, be sure to check the expiration date and pay attention to whether the spice is stored in a dry place in the store, away from sunlight.

Useful properties

The healing properties and contraindications of the plant lie in its composition. The main component is menthol, which normalizes the functioning of the cardiovascular, nervous, digestive and genitourinary systems.

Mint is used to treat diseases of the digestive system. It eliminates heaviness in the stomach, flatulence and has choleretic effect. Effectively relieves attacks of nausea and has a calming effect on the gastric mucosa.

Also good for the liver and gallbladder. It is used to cleanse these organs of waste and toxins, and helps remove stones.

Mint decoctions, infusions and teas are used for bronchopulmonary diseases. The plant eliminates inflammatory processes in the bronchi and helps remove mucus from them. Mint relieves cold symptoms and has a diaphoretic effect.

It is also used in dentistry. The plant disinfects the oral cavity. It is useful for stomatitis, gingivitis, periodontal disease.

Mint for women

Benefits of peppermint for women's health lies in its beneficial effect on the condition of the skin and hair. The plant has nutritional, strengthening and protective properties.

Mint is used in gynecology to treat inflammatory diseases. A decoction of the plant is added to sitz baths. Such procedures have analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects.

Mint for men

Medicines based on the plant increase potency and normalize blood circulation in the pelvic organs. Mint renders negative action on men's health only with regular overdose. The herb is useful in moderation - 1-2 cups mint tea per week.

A decoction of the herb is used externally to wash the feet. This procedure helps eliminate bad smell and reduces sweating.

Use in cooking

Fresh and dried leaves mint. The spice is added to sauces, salads, and drinks. The herb is combined with lamb, poultry, cheeses, fruits and vegetables.

Peppermint oil is used in the confectionery industry. It is added to baked goods, creams, and desserts.

Application in cosmetology

Peppermint essential oil is used in cosmetology

Peppermint extract is used in cosmetic industry. It is added to creams, lip balms, masks and hair shampoos.

Mint regulates sebum production, tightens pores and cleanses the skin. Plant-based cosmetics are used to care for oily and combination skin.

Mint is suitable for any hair type. Mint shampoos and balms nourish dry hair, reduce oily scalp and improve appearance curls.

Face mask

Mint nourishes and tones the skin. A decoction of the plant is used to wipe the face in the morning and evening. Peppermint oil combine with other ingredients and prepare masks based on them. Such products are suitable for problematic and oily skin.

Ingredients:

1. Yellow clay - 1 tablespoon.
2. Peppermint essential oil - 2 drops.
3. Almond oil - 2 teaspoons.
4. Lemon oil - 1 drop.
5. Water - 1 tablespoon.

How to cook: Dilute the clay with water, stir until smooth. Add oil and stir.

How to use: Wash your face, blot off excess liquid with a dry cloth and apply a mask. Rinse off the product warm water after 15 minutes, when the clay dries. After the procedure, moisturize the skin with cream.

Result: The mask increases blood supply to the skin, eliminates inflammation and reduces the oiliness of the epidermis.

Hair mask

A decoction of the plant is used to rinse hair after washing your hair. Mint extract is added to ready-made cosmetics for hair care or make homemade masks based on it. They are suitable for fat type hair.

Ingredients:

1. Peppermint oil - 2 drops.
2. Jojoba oil - 20 ml.

How to cook: Heat jojoba oil in a water bath to 36-37 degrees, add mint oil, stir. The amount of product indicated in the recipe is designed for medium-length hair.

How to use: Rub the resulting mixture of oils into the scalp with massage movements. Comb your hair with a fine comb to distribute the mask over the entire length of your hair. Wrap your head in plastic, insulate it with a towel and keep the product on for 2 hours. The mask can be left on all night. Next, rinse your hair with water lemon juice(for 1 glass of water 1 teaspoon of juice) and rinse with shampoo.

Result: The mask prevents hair loss, accelerates hair growth and improves appearance.

Use in folk medicine

IN home medicine decoctions, infusions, drops and oil are made from mint

IN folk medicine Mint leaves are used as medicinal raw material. Raw materials are harvested during the flowering period of the plant. For medicinal use medicinal herbs, infusions, decoctions, and oils are prepared on its basis.

Like any other medicinal plant, mint has its own consumption rate, exceeding which leads to negative consequences. Daily norm fresh leaves mint - up to 15 g, mint drinks - no more than 2 glasses.

You have learned about the uses and contraindications of peppermint. Let's take a closer look at recipes for preparing plant-based medicines.

Decoction for gastritis

Decoction medicinal herb normalizes the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract, cleanses the body of waste products and increases appetite. The drink is used for the prevention and treatment of gastritis and other stomach disorders.

Ingredients:

1. Leaves of the plant - 1 tablespoon.
2. Water - 500 ml.

How to cook: Pour boiling water over mint leaves and place on water bath and simmer over low heat for 10 minutes. Remove from heat, cover with a lid, insulate with a towel and leave for at least 15 minutes.

How to use: Take ½ glass 3 times a day.

Result: The drink reduces acidity gastric juice, eliminates inflammation and pain.

Pressure infusion

Ingredients:

1. Dried herb - 1 teaspoon.
2. Water - 200 ml.
3. Honey - 1 teaspoon.

How to cook: Grind the leaves, pour boiling water, cover and let steep for 20 minutes. Dissolve a spoonful of honey in the drink.

How to use: Take 1 tablespoon of the drink 3 times a day.

Result: The infusion lowers blood pressure, calms the nervous system and normalizes sleep.

Oil for burns

This oil is used as antiseptic for treatment skin diseases and restoration of the epidermis after burns. The product eliminates inflammation and accelerates skin healing.

Ingredients:

1. Dried mint - 100 gr.
2. Vegetable oil - 200 ml.

How to cook: Cut the raw materials, place them on the bottom of a glass container, pour in oil heated to 37 degrees and close the lid tightly. Infuse the product for 8 weeks. Shake the oil periodically. Strain the finished product through cheesecloth and store in the refrigerator.

How to use: Apply the oil to damaged areas of the skin and leave until completely absorbed.

Result: The product accelerates regeneration, softens the skin and prevents scarring.

Drops for runny nose

Mint drops are used to treat a runny nose and relieve inflammation of the upper respiratory tract. They effectively eliminate hoarseness. Menthol is included in pharmaceuticals for the treatment of runny nose.

Ingredients:

1. Leaves of the plant - 10 gr.
2. Water - 300 ml.

How to cook: Grind mint leaves, pour boiling water over them, cover with a lid and leave for half an hour. Ready product strain through a double layer of gauze. Store in the refrigerator.

How to use: Place 2 drops in each nostril.

Result: Drops make breathing easier, relieve inflammation and swelling of the sinuses.

For more information about mint, watch the video:

Use for weight loss

Mint is used for weight loss. Tea is brewed and added to food during cooking. The smell of mint reduces appetite, and chemicals It contains a calming effect on the nervous system. By removing overexcitation of the central nervous system, the feeling of hunger is also dulled. The process of losing weight becomes less alarming.

Mint cleanses the body of toxins. And if you add a piece of ginger to your tea, the drink will help speed up your metabolism.

To prepare tea, brew a few mint leaves in a glass of boiling water or green tea and drink 1-3 cups a day. Do not overdo it with this drink if you have low blood pressure or bradycardia.

Contraindications and side effects

Before starting treatment with mint-based products, you should consult a specialist. The doctor will prescribe suitable dosage and course of admission. An overdose of mint leads to drowsiness.

Contraindications to the use of herbal medicines:

• low blood pressure;
• period of pregnancy and lactation;
• children under 6 years of age;
• individual intolerance.

You have learned about the benefits of mint medicines and contraindications to their use. Let's summarize.

What to remember

1. Mint is widely used in cooking, cosmetology and home medicine, and is also used for weight loss.
2. The beneficial properties of mint and contraindications to its use lie in the composition of the plant.
3. Plant-based products have antispasmodic, anti-inflammatory, and analgesic effects.
4. Before using mint as a medicine It is necessary to consult a specialist, especially during pregnancy.

In the article we discuss peppermint tincture - use depending on the disease, recipes, beneficial properties and contraindications. You will learn how to get rid of fatigue and migraines with the help of alcohol infusion ki, which will help with toxicosis and colds, how to relieve hangover symptoms.

Peppermint tincture is used in folk medicine

Peppermint tincture contains the following chemical compounds:

• alcohol;
• menthol, cineole and limonene;
• saponins, rutin;
• vitamins B, C;
• glucose, betaine;
• organic acids;
• rhamnose, arginine;
• chlorogenic, ursulic, oleanolic and caffeic acids;
• flavonoids;
• tannins and resins;
• microelements.

Beneficial properties of peppermint tincture

Thanks to the rich bio chemical composition tinctures and decoctions based on peppermint provide therapeutic effect for the whole body:

• relax blood vessels;
• relieve spasms and relieve pain;
• normalize blood supply to the brain;
• stabilize the psycho-emotional state;
• destroy pathogenic microorganisms;
• cleanse respiratory tract with ARVI;
• relieve nausea and heartburn;
• improve appetite;
• reduce gas formation in the intestines;
• have a choleretic effect.

• chronic fatigue, overexcitation, irritability;
• tachycardia, angina pectoris, hypertension;
• migraine, headache;
• food poisoning;
• cough and runny nose;
• inflammation of the oral cavity;
• spasms with nausea and vomiting, flatulence;
• gallstones;
• hangover.

Use in folk medicine

For treatment various diseases in folk medicine, they use an alcoholic tincture of peppermint from a pharmacy or make the medicine at home. Instead of an alcohol tincture, an infusion (decoction) is sometimes prepared from the leaves and stems of the plant.

The treatment regimen depends on what disease is bothering you. As soon as the symptoms of the disease disappear, stop taking the mint tincture.

For inhalation for colds

Add 1 tablespoon of mint water infusion to boiling water, turn off the heat and lean over the saucepan at a distance of 30-40 cm. Cover your head with a towel and inhale the steam through your mouth and nose for 10 minutes.

Peppermint inhalations ease breathing during ARVI, eliminate sore throats, relieve swelling, and have an anti-inflammatory effect during bronchitis.

For headaches and migraines

Drip 25 drops of mint alcohol tincture into a small container, rub mint into the skin of the forehead, back of the head and temples 3 times a day with massaging movements.

Menthol has a cooling, soothing and antispasmodic effect and quickly stops headache and migraine pain.

From fatigue

Make a water infusion with mint and take ½ glass 3 times a day before meals. The medicine relieves nervous excitability, lifts your mood and makes you cheerful.

For nausea

Take mint infusion for nausea according to the following scheme:

• 2 tbsp each every 2 hours during pregnancy;
• 1 cup 3 times a day for food poisoning or due to stress.

You can add honey to the infusion, but not sugar.

Peppermint not only removes the painful feeling of nausea, but also effectively neutralizes toxins and other harmful substances for food poisoning.

For a hangover

If you have had too much alcohol and want to quickly get rid of a hangover with the help of an alcoholic tincture of peppermint, the benefits and harms of the medicine will be almost the same. Mint relieves headaches in a couple of minutes and improves general health. Place 20 drops of tincture in 1 glass of water and drink.

However, if you have a chronic alcoholism, alcohol along with mint can cause heart pain due to unstable work cardiovascular system. To relieve hangover symptoms, replace the alcohol infusion with mint decoction. The medicine will calm muscle tremors and tachycardia and help remove alcohol breakdown products.

For insomnia

Drink peppermint decoction undiluted 2-3 times a day, ½ cup. Do not abuse the product if you drive a vehicle and complex mechanisms, since mint quickly causes drowsiness.

To relieve inflammation in the mouth

Prepare an aqueous infusion of mint leaves or use an alcoholic tincture of the plant - add 15 drops to 1 glass of water. Regardless of what you use to relieve inflammation - water infusion or mint pepper tincture, the application will be the same. Rinse your mouth with the prepared medicine 3-4 times a day.

Peppermint removes bad smell from the mouth, removes toothache and other symptoms accompanying inflammatory processes in the oral cavity.

How to make peppermint tincture at home

Dried mint leaves are used to prepare the tincture.

To prepare peppermint tincture at home, buy the herb or collect it yourself during the flowering period and dry it.

Ingredients:

• Peppermint herb - 20 tbsp.
• Alcohol 75% or vodka - 2 glasses.

How to cook: Grind the mint using a blender or mortar. Pour the powder into a glass jar, fill with alcohol and cover with a lid. Place the container in a dark place for 2 weeks. Shake the liquid regularly. After half a month, strain the tincture through 2-3 layers of gauze and pour into a bottle.

How to use: Take 15-25 drops 3 times a day or for rubbing.

Result: Alcohol tincture of peppermint helps with colds, headaches and toothaches, relieves nervous tension and reduces high blood pressure. A water infusion of mint pepper application the same as for alcohol tincture. At the same time, the infusion (decoction) is effective in situations where alcohol cannot be used.

Ingredients:

• Herb or mint leaves - 1 tbsp.
• Water (boiling water) - 1 glass.

How to cook: Pour mint into a saucepan, add boiling water and cook for 15-20 minutes over low heat. Remove the pan from the heat, strain the liquid through a strainer and squeeze. Pour into a thermos and close the lid. Leave the decoction for 1.5 hours.

How to use: Use every 2-3 hours according to the treatment regimen.

Result: A water infusion with mint reduces nausea and vomiting during toxicosis in pregnant women, relieves hangover symptoms and reduces toothache. It improves well-being during symptoms nervous exhaustion- depression, fatigue, insomnia.

Where to buy tincture

Peppermint tincture is sold in all city pharmacies, but mint tincture is not produced on an industrial scale.

For more information on preparing the tincture, watch the video:

Contraindications

Some people should not consume mint, despite the presence of medicinal properties in peppermint tincture, and the contraindications for them are as follows:

• age under 3 years;
• varicose veins;
• low blood pressure;
• problems with conception;
• breastfeeding;
• individual intolerance.

The risk group for a possible allergic reaction includes people with bronchial asthma, atopic dermatitis and hay fever. Peppermint tincture may cause shortness of breath, skin rashes and allergic rhinitis.

What to remember

1. Peppermint tincture quickly relieves headaches and spasms, relaxes blood vessels, lowers blood pressure and stops the inflammatory process.
2. If you have a cold, take inhalations with a water infusion of mint.
3. For migraines, wipe your temples, forehead and back of your head with 25 drops of alcohol tincture, and for bad smell for toothache, rinse your mouth with 15 drops of tincture diluted in a glass of water.
4. A water infusion helps when drinking alcohol is prohibited, as well as with insomnia, nausea and chronic fatigue.
5. Get rid of hangover quickly alcohol tincture peppermint, but not in the case of chronic alcoholism. In this case, treat with mint decoction.

In medicine, the analgesic, antiseptic and vasodilating properties of mint decoction are most often used. This effect is provided by menthol - a monohydric alcohol of plant nature. IN pure form It is a clear crystalline substance with a strong minty odor. It got its origins from mint Latin name Mentha.

When used externally, as part of a decoction, menthol has the property of influencing the cold receptors of the skin, causing a feeling of coolness and freshness; when used internally, it increases blood circulation, improves digestion, and tones.

Mint composition

The properties of mint decoction primarily depend on the composition of its ingredients - the original plant materials, which are the leaves and herbaceous shoots of the plant. They contain large number essential oils, mainly menthol, flavonoids, saponins and other biologically active substances.

Chemical composition of peppermint:

• essential oils;
• tannins;
• flavonoids;
• glucose;
• organic acids;
• polyphenols;
• saponins;
• vitamins;
• minerals.

The essential oil for which mint is mainly valued consists of menthol and esters. Its leaves contain approximately 2-3%. In the inflorescences, the amount of oil increases and is already 4-6%. Menthol is the main one active substance, which determines the analgesic, antiseptic and tonic properties of the decoction.

Mint is also not deprived of vitamins. The composition contains vitamin A, B 1, B 2, B 3, B 6, B 9, PP. It contains a lot of vitamin C. Its amount can reach 32 mg/100 g, despite the fact that the human need for it is 80 mg per day.
Microelements include copper, manganese, zinc and iron. Macroelements are represented by calcium, potassium, sodium, magnesium, phosphorus. Potassium is of particular importance for medicine; it is involved in the regulation of water-salt balance and is necessary for the heart, brain, nervous system. 100 g of mint contains about a quarter daily requirement human in this mineral – 569 mg. There is also a lot of calcium - 243 mg.

Tannins – tannins – give the broth an astringent taste. They prevent the growth of pathogenic microflora, remove toxins, and increase blood clotting. Saponins and flavonoids act in a similar way.

Interesting fact! Mint has been used for medicinal purposes since ancient times. Mention of it is found in the Gospel of Matthew, its remains were discovered in the tombs of the pharaohs.

Useful properties of the decoction

In medicine, the following medicinal properties of mint decoction are most often used:

• painkiller
• antiseptic
• vasodilator
• soothing
• tonic
• choleretic
• anti-inflammatory
• sweatshop
• laxative
• antispasmodic.

The decoction also has antiemetic properties, which makes it possible to use it as a cure for seasickness. When used externally, it accelerates wound healing, disinfects and relieves pain. When taken internally, it strengthens immune system, stabilizes the heart rhythm, calms and relieves stress, increases performance, restores strength, invigorates.

Taking the decoction at night cures insomnia. In the morning it tones and fills with energy. The property of the decoction to remove toxins from the body is also known, which is used in symptomatic treatment all kinds of poisoning. Women use it to get rid of varicose veins and spider veins on the skin.

Mint decoction helps with colds. It improves sputum discharge, anesthetizes the throat for sore throat, kills pathogenic bacteria, has an antipyretic effect. At viral diseases and influenza, the decoction helps fight infection, strengthens, and removes toxins.

Nutritionists recommend including mint decoction in your diet when losing weight, as it accelerates cellular metabolism, reduces appetite and dulls the feeling of hunger. It also helps cleanse the intestines of waste products and improves overall well-being.
With constant use, mint decoction improves digestion and helps get rid of heartburn. It also has the property of reducing blood pressure, which is very important for hypertensive patients.

Advice! You should not overuse the decoction. In case of overdose, digestive problems, nausea, and dizziness are possible.

Application

The medicinal properties of mint decoction provided him with wide application in medicine. It is used in the treatment of diseases digestive tract, colds, heart and nervous ailments. When used externally, it helps get rid of many skin diseases, anesthetizes, and enhances regeneration processes. The decoction is also used in cosmetology. It is included in anti-aging masks and lotions.

Application in medicine

In medicine, mint decoction is used in the treatment of the following diseases:

• bronchitis
• sore throat
• pharyngitis
• asthma
• gastritis
• cholecystitis
• angina pectoris
• hypertension
• insomnia
• neuroses
• urolithiasis
• flatulence
• dermatitis
• eczema
• flu
• furunculosis
• colitis
• enterocolitis
• enteritis.

It is also used for indigestion, chronic fatigue, stress, and hysteria. During menstruation, the decoction helps reduce pain and improve mood. It is also used for obesity to enhance metabolism and reduce appetite.

Application in cosmetology

Mint decoction is used not only in medicine. It is also used in cosmetology to prepare refreshing lotions, rejuvenating masks, and therapeutic compresses. Foot baths with a decoction they help get rid of sweating, fungus, calluses, relieve fatigue and swelling.

The decoction helps get rid of shadows and bags under the eyes, tones the skin, and eliminates fine wrinkles. It is also used to narrow enlarged pores, treat acne. Men with sensitive skin, the decoction is recommended in the form of compresses after shaving.

Contraindications

Mint decoction is not useful for everyone; it should not be taken for the following diseases:

• hypotension
• individual intolerance
• acute cholecystitis.

The decoction is used with caution during pregnancy and lactation. It is not advisable to give it to children under 5 years of age because high risk development allergic reactions. It is strictly contraindicated for infants due to possible violation respiratory function.

How to prepare mint for the winter, watch this video:

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Peppermint is called Méntha piperíta in Latin, named after the nymph Mintha, who was turned into an herb by her jealous wife Hades. pleasant aroma. Since those legendary times, mint has been used as a raw material for the preparation of food seasonings and medicines: tinctures, infusions, decoctions, extracts. The ancient Romans and Greeks considered mint to be the herb of Aphrodite and a powerful love spell.

Chemical composition of mint

Mint has a rich " inner world"and its unique chemical composition, its benefits are well known, so it is not surprising that it has found application in both cooking and medicine. The leaves, flowers and stems of the plant contain:

• Essential oil;
• Tannins;
• Resinous substances;
• Carotene;
• Hesperidin;
• Ascorbic, chlorogenic, caffeic, ursulic, oleanolic acids;
• Betaine;
• Rutin;
• Arginine;
• Saponins;
• Glucose;
• Ramnoza;
• Phytosterol.

Peppermint essential oil contains a secondary alcohol, methanol. The leaf oil contains many esters with valerian and acetic acids, limonene, alpha and beta pinene, dipentene, cineole, phellandrene, citral, carvone, geraniol, dihydrocarvone.

Mint in folk medicine

Mint has won a strong place in scientific and folk medicine thanks to the rich chemical composition that determines its healing properties. What can be said about the benefits of this amazing plant?

Mint, decoctions and tinctures of mint are used to improve memory, cleanse the face and hair growth.

Mint tincture normalizes heartbeat, relieves vascular spasms and stress, and dilates blood vessels. Mint is useful for improving digestion, blood circulation and sleep. No wonder mint is included in medicines for the heart - Corvalol and Validol. It is also included in herbal preparations.

The stems, leaves and flowers of mint have a calming, anti-inflammatory, anticonvulsant, antipyretic, and analgesic effect. All these properties together bring great benefits to a person.

Seasonings with mint and mint infusions improve digestion, so the plant is used both for food and for the treatment of gastrointestinal diseases.

Medicines from mint

Mint tinctures and decoctions are easy to make at home. Recipes for mint preparations are quite common and easy to follow.

Recipe 1.

Mint tincture with alcohol or vodka. Take 100 grams of fresh mint leaves, put in a glass jar and pour 500 ml of alcohol or vodka. Place the jar in a cool, dark place for 2 weeks. Then strain and pour into a convenient container.

Application: 25-30 drops 3 times a day before meals.

Mint tincture helps with migraines, neuralgia, and can be taken to improve conditions after illness. The benefits of the tincture will increase if you take it with honey.

Recipe 2.

Mint tincture with alcohol or vodka. Take a bunch of mint with leaves and stems, cut it, put it in a jar and fill it with 1 liter of vodka or alcohol. Place the jar in the refrigerator for 1 week. Separately, make syrup from 1 cup of sugar and 0.5 liters of water.

When the mint tincture is ready, strain it and mix with the syrup. Shake the bottle until the mixture is homogeneous.

Application: 50 ml 2-3 times a day before meals, last dose before bed.

Mint tincture with sugar is an excellent tonic that should be taken when the nervous system is exhausted, to improve sleep, improve memory and the general condition of the body.

Contraindication: alcoholism.

Recipe 3.

Mint tincture with hops and wormwood for baths. Take 100 grams of hop cones, leaves and stems of mint and wormwood, brew with three liters of boiling water and let it brew for several hours. Then strain the infusion and use for baths.

An infusion of mint with herbs is used for radiculitis, arthritis, rheumatism, insomnia, and excessive nervous excitement. The benefits of the infusion will be enhanced if you drink mint tea at night. Often, nervous tension and insomnia impair memory, so the tincture will simultaneously improve memory and general condition.

Recipe 4.

Infusion of mint with chamomile. Take 100 grams of mint leaves and stems, 50 grams of chamomile flowers and brew the mixture with three liters of boiling water. When the decoction is infused, it can be used to wipe the face and rinse hair. You will feel an improvement in the condition of your hair and facial skin after a month of using the infusion.

Recipe 5.

Mint infusion to improve memory. Take 3 tablespoons each of mint, raspberry and lingonberry leaves, 1 tablespoon of oregano and 4 tbsp. bergenia. Fill the composition with 500 ml hot water and boil for 5-10 minutes. After 2 hours, the infusion will need to be strained.

Application: 2 times a day, 50-100 ml twice a day. The course of treatment is 1 month, 2 courses per year are required.

Contraindications: pregnancy, individual intolerance, tendency to constipation, chronic gastritis With increased acidity, peptic ulcer.

Recipe 6.

Mint and sage to improve memory. In the evening, 1 tbsp. Place a spoonful of dry sage and mint leaves in a thermos and pour 2 cups of boiling water. The next morning, filter the infusion and take 50 ml, 3-4 times a day before meals. The course of treatment lasts a month.

Contraindications: low blood pressure.

Mint in cosmetology

The soothing, wound healing and anti-inflammatory effect of mint is also used in cosmetology. To cleanse the facial skin of pimples, blackheads and irritations, mint decoctions and infusions are used. Mint compresses help improve complexion and smooth out fine wrinkles on the neck and face.

To strengthen and grow hair, it is good to use decoctions of mint and chamomile. Rinse your hair with this decoction after washing and rub the product into the hair roots.

A decoction of mint and onion peel strengthens hair and accelerates its growth.

The use of mint infusions and decoctions internally has a healing effect on the body, resulting in healthier facial skin. It’s no secret that the general condition of the body is always reflected on a person’s face.

A healthy body also promotes hair growth. Hair is another indicator of health. If a person has accumulated a great many wastes and toxins, if he has chronic diseases- this will immediately affect your hair. They begin to fall out, become brittle, split, and their growth slows down.

Therefore, mint infusions are useful both externally and for internal use, and it’s great that we have mint - one of nature’s few remedies that can be used in combination.

Mint contraindications

Unfortunately, the benefits of mint are not for everyone. The use of mint is not advisable for women suffering from infertility, although in this case it all depends on the causes of the disease.

Mint is contraindicated for people suffering from hypotension. Mint really calms men - it reduces their sex drive.

It is not advisable to give mint infusions and decoctions to children under 3 years of age; at this age, it is better for children to take baths with mint at night.

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