15 Health Benefits of Mint (Mentha)

Mentha or Mint is an aromatic herb and as such used in medicine but also as culinary ingredient. Most people like sipping mint tea, which is very soothing in case of cold, stomach troubles or simply nice refreshment during hot summer days. Let's learn 15 top health benefits of Mint (Mentha).

1. Promotes digestion 
2. Good appetizer 
3. Mint tea soothes stomach 
4. Remedy for nausea if smelled mint oil, crushed mint or used as tea, cold drink etc. 
5. Mint oil when applied on the forehead gives relief in headache 
6. Helps with asthma and opening nose, bronchi and throat 
7. Helps with cold, soothes sore throat and nose 
8. Cough relief
9. Good relaxant 
10. Mint oil is antiseptic 
11. Mint juice is good skin cleanser 
12. Cures itch and skin infections 
13. Applied on the skin is good remedy for insect bites 
14. Teeth and tongue cleaner, removing harmful bacteria 
15. Mint juice applied on burns soothe and healing