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Traditional uses and benefits of apple mint
There are some common and traditional uses of apple mint leaves, which include the following:
- Round-leaved mint is usually used as a traditional herbal remedy. It is especially valued for its antiseptic properties and remarkable effects on the digestive system.
- Tea made from its leaves is traditionally used to treat fever, headache, digestive disorders and many minor ailments.
- The essential oil contained in it acts as an effective antiseptic. However, it may be toxic when used in very large doses.
- Monks in ancient times used apple peppermint oil to treat epileptic seizures. It was considered effectively refreshing the brain.
- Its leaves also help break down fat and get rid of it. In addition, they help speed up the level of metabolism.
- The leaves have anti-cancer properties, which help protect the body from certain cancers such as prostate and rectal diseases.
- Its leaf powder can be used to whiten teeth. Essential oil extracted from the leaves is also used in the treatment of acne, colic, abdominal cramps, colds, flu, stress, asthma, motion sickness and other minor diseases.
Other uses of apple peppermint oil and leaves
- Some monks believed that they could use apple mint to treat fatigue following epileptic seizures.
- You can use flowers to make apple mint tea that promotes digestion when consumed. It also treats many stomach and intestinal problems, and reduces colon cramps and gas.
- Some studies suggest that the use of apple peppermint oil can effectively get rid of vaginal candidiasis, which causes itching and inflammation in the vagina.
- Apple mint tea also helps relieve stomach pain, various gastrointestinal diseases, such as intestinal disorders, and a variety of other conditions such as chronic constipation, bloating of the colon, gas accumulation and indigestion.
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