Mint Leaves Mint Leaves 4 oz. 113 grams Mexican Herb Mint Tea
Scientifically Mint is known as Mentha peperita, it is an aromatic plant that can grow ornamentally, it has purple and pink flowers. In the dark Middle Ages it was believed that this plant had magical properties and was used by the most illustrious magicians and druids to make potions and was thrown into the fire to scare away beasts and evil spirits. Far from these beliefs, Mint contains great properties: Two tablespoons of fresh mint provide 2 calories, 0.12 grams of protein, 0.48 grams of carbohydrates, 0.03 grams of fat and 0.30 grams of fiber. Peppermint contains small amounts of potassium, magnesium, calcium, phosphorus, vitamin C, iron, and vitamin A.
Benefits of mint tea
- Helps with the treatment of bronchitis
- Helps improve digestion
- Helps relieve migraines and headaches
- Helps improve memory
- Helps fight halitosis
- Helps the proper functioning of the respiratory system
- Helps function as an anesthetic
- Helps relieve asthma symptoms
- Helps fight rhinitis
- Helps prevent respiratory disorders
- Helps with weight loss
- Helps reduce fatigue and depression
- Helps prevent cancer
