The importance of mint
Mint may be present in many of the things we eat every day, from candy to toothpaste. It is a very noble of nature that has very favorable characteristics for our body.
The oil extracted from this plant has compounds that can relieve irritable bowel syndrome, helping also in relieving cramping abdominal pain, constipation and diarrhea.
This is explained as the oil and compounds of mind helps to relax the muscles around the walls of the intestines. A recent study by McMaster University reported that peppermint oil is more beneficial for relieving irritable bowel syndrome medications that are sold popularly.
Another advantage of the Mint is that it can relieve the itching caused by insect bites, eczema and other skin problems.
Peppermint tea is used for small mouth rinses with oral candidiasis (common fungi in the mouth), is also good for reducing nausea and vomiting during pregnancy (especially in women who for various reasons can not tolerate very strong remedies).
Menthol is used in the manufacture of dental horn, lozenges, chewing gum, mouthwash. It is used in these cases because menthol provides a cooling sensation, creating a cooling sensation that inhibit odors.
It has also been shown to be an excellent product for bacterial diseases to viruses and fungi. But the large number of antimibcrobianos that exist in the market are not usually the first option is chosen in the case of serious infections. But recent research found that:
. The researchers made the discovery while testing of essential oils to determine how well it could, as steam, to kill the bacteria responsible for listeria, staphylococcus, E. coli, Salmonella, and more.
. They are hoping that peppermint oil and other floating soon as steam on the food to inhibit bacterial growth.
plant essential oils are lipophilic, which means that gravitate toward the fat, Kloucek said. “
“And luckily, in the cell membrane of bacteria, there are plenty of fat, which serves as a seal.
. Essential oils are attracted by the grease and, as its molecules compression between the fat molecules, causing the loss of the membrane. “This leak causes a crisis that eventually can kill the bacteria.
. The obvious problem to overcome in the treatment of foods with essential oils to prevent the disease is the taste of the oils’ powerful.
. While strong mint flavor is desirable in a candy cane, could not work well with other foods.
. According Kloucek and his team, the solution is to carefully match the oil with food.
“To overcome off-flavors, an essential oil with the best fitting best smell to taste
“I probably will not use the essential oil of garlic to treat the grapes, but for some semi-finished meat products may be appropriate.” Kloucek the findings have been accepted for publication in the journal Food Control.
Monique Lacroix, a professor at the INRS-Institut Armand-Frappier in Quebec, told Discovery News that she agrees “Essential oils have a powerful antimicrobial property.” She particularly liked the study is that Kloucek went to the volatile nature of oil by studying them in its vapor phase, as opposed to direct application.
. Some researchers recommend that consumers eat a tablespoon or more of fresh mint and green herbs every day.
A fun way to enjoy mint, eating leftover Christmas candy cane, is by placing mint leaves in a tray of ice, then fill the tray with cold water, pushing down on the sheets peppermint stick.
Place tray in the freezer for several hours, and then add the mint ice cubes to a glass of water, sparkling water, or any other beverage you like to be cold.