The general name of the 25 perennial hardy herbaceous plant of the same genus in the Ballıbabagiller family is Mint. Mint is a perennial, 30-90 cm tall, slightly hairy, often bifurcated, stem is brownish brown. The leaves are egg-shaped, pointed towards the tip, notched on the edges, slightly brownish green, diagonally opposite to the next. The flowers are arranged in the form of a bunch of spike-shaped and circular nodes.
As it has spread to all temperate and subtropical regions of the world, 7 species are grown in our country. In addition, the quality of mint grown in our country is quite high in terms of essential oil.
What are the Benefits
-It cuts nausea due to the essential oils it contains.
-Suppresses the vomiting reflex during pregnancy and travel.
-It is a valuable aid in reducing high fever in flu and cold.
-It has a strengthening (tonic) effect on the body.
- It is expectorant of stomach and intestinal gases.
-It plays an effective role in the healing of colitis wounds in the intestines.