Here are 5 facts of your beloved spearmint that you never knew:
Ms. Popular herb:
Spearmint is one of the most popular flavors in the world and is used in combination with several delicacies such as ice cream, chocolate drinks, sauces, in your meat or chicken marination, in salads and soups or is simply enjoyed as a tea. Its use can also be found in Egyptian tomb from as far as 1000 BC
Herb born from jealousy:
Persephone, who was jealous of her husband's attraction to a beautiful spirit, Minthe, turned her into a plant, which is now commonly called as mint.
Tea for the gray matter:
Prof. Susan Farr presented in a study that spearmint antioxidants can improve your learning and memory. It can even help combat age-related cognitive decline. So, spearmint can be one of the solutions if you often forget ‘ why you opened the fridge?’
Permanent removal of unwanted hair:
Girls, this is especially for you. If you are facing the most embarrassing problem of unwanted hair growth and are sick of the parlor trips, here is an easy solution: drink a cup of spearmint tea. Spearmint extract reduces the level of the male hormone can reduce the excessive abnormal hair growth in women. It is simply one of the ways to cure the embarrassing hirsutism
Prevents your genes from behaving abnormally:
Spearmint may offer a protection against genetic mutation claims certain studies. It can prevent certain abnormal changes that disturb the normal cell functioning and can reduce the risk of cancer.
Ways to have spearmint
Drink plain hot spearmint tea as a healthy addition or use it as a base for herbal blends. This tea goes well with lemongrass or even it’s mint brother; peppermint. You can even make an ice tea and add some natural sweetness of sweet fruits to it. Spearmint leaves can be used in several cuisines like soups, dals, drinks, smoothie and even ice cream. You can even try marinating your lamb or chicken with the spearmint leaves
So go ahead and have some spearmint today. Maybe you can crank the crosswords or remember all the names and dates from a history textbook, maybe you won’t. But one thing for sure, you will enjoy a soothing brew, forget all the strain, relieve stress, soothe your mind . Staying happy and relaxed is your cup of tea if you have a cup of spearmint tea. Your mind and body will surely thank you for a simple cup of tea.