Tuesday, December 9, 2008

Health Benefits Of Mint Leaves























I love the taste of mint as many more of us also enjoy it’s flavor. I just wanted to point out some of it’s natural health benefits.

Indications:

  • Balances vata and kapha
  • It is a good appetizer
  • Causes contraction on skin application and reduces swelling
  • It is cooling - refrigerant
  • Strengthens the stomach
  • It is a diuretic
  • It is a stimulant
  • Relieves flatulence - carminative
  • Relieves spasms
  • It is an aphrodisiac
  • Restores the normal tone of tissues - tonic
  • Promotes the oral ejection of mucus by spitting (Expectorant)

Found to be effective in the treatment of

- Digestive disorders
- Liver disorders
- Gall bladder disorders
- Anorexia
- Vomiting
- Poor digestion (manda Agni)
- Bleeding diseases
- Diarrhea

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