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Mint is widely used in cooking for its delicious aroma. In fact, it was known as the “herb of hospitality” because in the old days housewives would put bunches of mint around their homes to make them smell nice. But there is much more to this herb than its aroma.

The health benefits of mint are multiple. Eating fresh mint or adding it to your meal can help stimulate the salivary glands, which in turn increase bile secretions to aid digestion. It can also help expel gas and relieve associated symptoms, in addition to having a mild anesthetic effect that can help soothe stomach ulcers.

Mint also has magical anti-inflammatory properties that can help treat headaches, dizziness, and nausea, and when inhaling the steam can reduce asthma symptoms and even the common cold.

Have you noticed that most toothpaste is flavored with mint? This is because mint has great oral health benefits, and was a favorite tooth-cleaning tonic long before toothpaste even existed.

Another very beneficial benefit of peppermint is that its antiseptic and antibacterial properties can be used to ward off head lice while the antispasmodic agents can help soothe sore muscles.

Mint is also great for keeping skin supple because the vitamin E and D it contains help rejuvenate the skin, while salicylic acid speeds up the turnover of dead skin cells. Mint also contains vitamin A, which is important for eye health, while vitamin C boosts the immune system