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Description:
Resilient perennial plant which grows from 25 cm to 1 m tall. The stem is square and branched in the lower part. It has oval, serrated, aromatic, green and deeply wrinkled leaves which keep their scent long after they are dried. They are good for the preparation of teas and medicines. The seeds are dark brown, slightly curved and small.
Uses:
Usable part:
Leaves
Usage:
Mint is one of the best plants for soothing digestive disorders and bowl pain. The oils contained in mint, menthol and mint, relax the smooth muscles which sooth the digestive tract which helps against cramps. It is also used for stings, headaches, digestive disorders, nausea, oily skin problems, toothache, gases, irritable bowl movement, morning sickness, inflammatory bowel condition, it neutralizes body odours, helps with leg pain, sunburns, stomach ulcer and snoring.
