Amit Kumar/Samastipur:- The temperature of Bihar is continuously increasing. There is an alert regarding heat wave in many districts. In such a situation, you take many measures to avoid this. But now heat cannot do any harm to you, you just have to do this work with mentha (mint) leaves. Mint is a common herb found in most homes, known for its antibacterial properties and many health benefits. It is considered to be a powerhouse of properties and has many medicinal properties.
By using mint leaves in the form of sherbet, chutney and greens, the chances of getting heat stroke in summer are reduced to zero. Also, drinking mint, onion juice and lemon juice mixed in equal quantity is beneficial in cholera. Similarly, consuming mint mixed with cumin, black pepper and asafoetida can provide relief from stomach ache.
What do experts say
Dr. Dinesh Rai, an expert working in the Medicinal Plant Department of Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University, told Local 18 that the mentha plant is full of medicinal properties. We should use the leaves of this plant in daily life. By using it, people get relief from problems like heat stroke in summer. Not only this, the leaf of this plant is a panacea for diseases like cholera and stomach ache. People can also consume it in the form of greens, salad and sherbet. Consuming mint leaves maintains good health and problems like heat stroke can be avoided.
This is the history of mint
The place of origin of Mentha is considered to be China. After this it was introduced in Japan and later it spread to different countries around the world. India used to get mentha from Japan. Therefore it is also called Japanese mint. It is a spreading, perennial herb. However, in the commercial world, Japanese mint is known as Mentha or Mint. But technically the word mentha represents a group of mints. Which includes many species of mint, such as Japanese mint or piper mint, Baryamot mint etc.
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Its oil is very beneficial
Oil is extracted from its fresh vegetables. The amount of oil found in fresh vegetables ranges from 0.8-100 percent. Ingredients like menthol and methyl acetate etc. are found in its oil. But menthol is the main component of oil. The amount of menthol in the oil is about 75-80 percent. Its oil is used in manufacturing medicines for backache, headache and respiratory disorders. Apart from this, its oil is also used in making cosmetics, toothpaste, shaving cream lotion, toffee, chewing gum, candy, etc. Thus, its demand is increasing due to its use in many types of industries.
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FIRST PUBLISHED: April 20, 2024, 10:59 IST
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