Mint is a leafy plant that is widely known to be associated with fresh breath primarily because of the cool sensation it creates in the mouth. Some of the product types commonly flavoured with mint include toothpaste, mouthwash, breath mints, and chewing gum.

In addition to having its use in enhancing the flavour of foods and drinks, mint is also known to have several health benefits and these include:

• Improving brain health by enhancing memory and increasing mental alertness
• Improving digestive and gastrointestinal health
• Soothing breastfeeding pain
• Helping oral hygiene
• Relief for cold symptoms
• Treatment for indigestion
• Relief for respiratory conditions
• Boosting immunity
• Beating stress, anxiety and depression
• Helping with healthy skin and hair
• Minimizing the symptoms of asthma
• Easing allergies
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Uses

Mint Leaves can be used to spice salads, applied on muffins, spice up foods like steamed vegetables and rice. Mint is also known for adding fresh flavor to mint chocolate chip, ice cream, mojito cocktails and lamb dishes.