This evergreen plant is beautiful in the spring. Perfumed, it goes wonderfully with tea and cocktails.
The benefits of mint
Its dark green leaves, flavor and strong taste hold a strong thirst-quenching and refreshing power. Mint is also a weapon against spasms and fight them harmful bacteria in the intestine. It is indicated in case of bloating, of slow digestion or from flatulence. She is also recognized for relieve headaches especially those related to tension. She is calming low dose and stimulating in larger dose. Mint is also a oral antiseptic and one nasal decongestant.
Good to know: you can use your production fresh or dried, as an infusion, inhalation or as a mouthwash. Against spasms, prepare a herbal tea with mint leaves and 250 ml of water. Take 3 to 4 cups a day without food.
Growing your mint
This invasive plant will be easily tamed in pot or planter. Sow or repot it in partial shade and always keep the soil cool. Rustic, she resists everything and grows back more beautifully each spring.
Mint in the kitchen
Fruit salads, sorbets, green salad, tabbouleh, cooking peas, potatoes … fragrant leaves easily find their place in everyday cooking. Mint is perfect in many drinks: green tea, iced tea, cocktails …
