What is the description of the plant?
Apple mint is a vigorous perennial herbaceous plant, thick-haired, about 40 to 100 cm tall. Apple mint grows in damp ground, which often dries out in summer. It grows well in heavy clay soils, usually preferring rich, moist, well-drained soils. You can grow the plant inside your home, or even in the home garden. And use it as an herb for cooking, or even drink the distinctive mint tea.
Its leaves are bright green in color, and their shape may vary from oblong to oval, and reach a length of 3 cm to 5 cm. And their width is between 2 to 4 cm. It has a slightly hairy surface, and on the underside it is smooth and has pointed edges. The leaves have a fruity aroma and taste, and can be used to make mint tea, in salads, or even as an appetizer.
Apple mint health benefits
It has certain medicinal properties. Here are some of the health benefits we get when eating apple mint:
You can use it as an herbal tea
It is widely used as an herbal tea that has multiple medicinal benefits. Mint leaves are dried, ground and placed in a cup of hot water. Then, it is brewed as a tea that can treat fever, headaches and various digestive problems. In addition, it treats many other minor diseases.
Used as a body cleanser
It is characterized by its antiseptic and antibacterial properties. Thanks to these wonderful properties, you can use it extensively for many different medicinal purposes. Such as the treatment of superficial wounds and ulcers on the surface of the skin. And other mild infections that affect the body. All you need is to crush its leaves and extract oil from them. This oil is what you use to get its antibacterial and antiseptic properties.
Treats digestive problems
If you suffer from digestive problems, you can rely on it to get rid of these annoying problems. Use its leaves to make tea, which treats Eid from various digestive problems such as stomach upset, indigestion, and even worms in the intestines. This tea is very refreshing by nature, and helps in getting rid of headaches and treating them effectively.
May reduce the chances of cancer
Its leaves are rich in vitamins A and C. Some research also suggests that it contains a good amount of vitamin B2. These substances act as antioxidants, helping to prevent the formation of cancer cells. This, in turn, reduces the chances of developing certain types of cancer, such as colon cancer, rectal cancer and uterine cancer.
Other health benefits of apple mint
Some studies and research suggest that the ground leaves of the apple mint plant can help get rid of the pain caused by bee stings, wasp stings and other insect stings. Apple mint helps get rid of the pain caused by various insect stings, and it also has a cooling effect on the affected part of the body.
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