Mint, a plant native to the Mediterranean basin, is highly valued above all for its aroma . It is used in cooking, in the preparation of drinks, salads and sweets.
According to some research, mint is rich in vitamins and antioxidants, such as vitamin A, beta-carotene, vitamin C, folic acid, vitamin B6, riboflavin, and thiamine.
Consuming mint also provides us with minerals such as potassium, calcium, manganese, iron, and magnesium. In the body, iron is necessary for cellular metabolism enzymes and hemoglobin synthesis. Potassium is an important component that helps, among other things, control heart rate and blood pressure. Manganese has a strong antioxidant effect, and its consumption provides the body with many essential phytonutrients.
According to some research, drinking mint tea may alleviate symptoms of digestive problems by relaxing stomach muscles and reducing nausea and colic. Mint has also been linked to reducing sore throats, toothaches, cramps, arthritis, and stress.