Good grass has always been known for its culinary qualities because its characteristic aroma and flavor gives it a particular touch in main dishes, starters, desserts and beverages.
Peppermint fights the germs produced by bad smells in the oral cavity, giving the person a little freshness and menthol. This is due to its antibacterial and antimicrobial action, so chewing mint leaves or rinsing with a mouthwash based on this plant can keep bad breath at bay and prevent dental hygiene problems caused by an excess of bacteria in the mouth.
)Peppermint is a true antioxidant, which means that it slows the deterioration of cells, eliminating the free radicals that appear in them.
It therefore slows down aging, inflammations and diseases that degenerate our entire cardiovascular system.
It has benefits for our digestive system, helping us in the first instance with the digestion itself. In addition to minimizing the symptoms of irritable bowel, inflammation at the gastric level, excess gas, digestion and secretion of pancreatic juice.
Peppermint is an excellent expectorant, as it works very well when we have nasal congestion, colds or other respiratory diseases, this is because it stimulates the exit of phlegm, reducing the extension of the sinuses and relieving with a touch of freshness the exit and entry of air into the body. All this is due to the fact that it stimulates our organism to produce prostacyclin, a substance that keeps the airways open to facilitate breathing.
Peppermint is a powerful analgesic, because it relieves muscular pains and headaches, acting as an analgesic, reducing inflammations at the muscular level.
Peppermint is a desinflamante, as it has the same effects that do in these cases the gel or menthol creams, because it is the cold that transmits vasoconstricción causes us arteries reducing inflammation.
In the kitchen is used as a particular species in dishes, as dressing, condiment and as a particular touch in desserts and beverages.
The good herb is contraindicated in children under the age of six, people with serious pathologies such as ulcers, in the stomach and intestine and pregnant women.
We should all promote the culture of growing and maintaining several good herb plants in our homes and be aware of the excellent benefits this natural product provides to our organism.
What other benefits do you know about good grass, besides those mentioned?