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Eat more spearmint for better health

5/10/2014 - Spearmint has long been a popular addition to a number of different products that are designed to care for the body. Well-known for its minty taste and the fresh feeling it gives a person, spearmint also offers health benefits beyond a pleasant taste. This herb is commonly found in a variety of different...

Use peppermint oil to aid digestion, repel bugs, and more

9/26/2013 - Ever wonder why a lot of restaurants have those peppermint candies next to the register? It's because of peppermint's long history as a digestive aid dating all the way back to ancient Rome and Egypt. It has a beneficial action on the stomach, intestines, and liver. The plant is easy to grow and...

Ward off cancer, protect against radiation, and ease irritable bowel syndrome with mint

7/11/2012 - A seemingly humble herb, mint offers a variety of exceptional health enhancing features. Research has shown that certain varieties of mint have properties that help defend against cancer and damaging radiation. Not only does this herb offer protective benefit, but it also provides those who suffer from...

Aromatherapy in action - Peppermint aroma improves memory and concentration

12/10/2011 - Peppermint isn't just for toothpaste and candy canes: research shows the aroma of peppermint is a natural remedy for boosting memory, focus and concentration. Whether in the form of essential oil, fresh mint leaves, or brewed tea, the refreshing scent of peppermint may be just what you need to perk...

How to use mint for natural healing

12/29/2010 - Mint has been around for many years, and it is an excellent medicinal herb. There are quite a few different varieties, but the most common one is M. Piperita, which is used in most of the herbal remedies containing mint. It is one of the most versatile herbs known. Peppermint can be used to relieve...

Lemon Juice, Mint and Oatmeal: Natural Remedies Treat Acne

8/24/2010 - Acne can have a short-term but potentially long lasting psychological effect. Decreased self-confidence can lead to social withdrawal and even depression. Left untreated, severe acne can lead to disfiguring scarring, which can be difficult to treat. Typical acne appears in the oil-producing areas of...

Make Your Own Safe, Natural and Healthy Toothpastes and Cleansers

4/23/2010 - Virtually all commercial toothpastes contain one or both of two problematic ingredients: fluoride and glycerin. Fluoride, a mining by-product, is one of the bigger scams perpetrated on an unwitting public. Instead of being beneficial it actually damages teeth. Glycerin coats the enamel and prevents...

Ancient herbal mint remedy is effective, safe pain reliever, new study finds

12/16/2009 - Brazilian mint, known to botanists by its Latin name Hyptis crenata, has long been used by traditional healers in Brazil to treat pain and discomfort from a variety of ailments, including stomach aches, fevers, flu and headaches. In fact, researchers at Newcastle University in the United Kingdom say...

A cup of Brazilian mint tea relieves pain as well as aspirin, but without the harmful side effects

11/28/2009 - Researchers from Newcastle University have scientifically proven that Hyptis crenata, also known as Brazilian mint, is a powerful pain reliever that works just as well as Indometacin, a synthetic drug similar to aspirin. A traditional remedy for treating the flu, stomach problems, high fevers, and headaches,...

Mint is an Ancient Healing Food

3/11/2009 - The story of mint begins with an ancient Greek myth. When Pluto began showering a wood nymph named Minthe with his affections, Persephone, Pluto's wife, became enraged. She cast a spell on Minthe and turned her into a garden plant. Pluto could not undo the spell. The best he was able to come up with...

Review: Golden Lion Mint is Trusted, Private Source for Gold and Silver

12/23/2008 - As the rapid devaluation of the American dollar rapidly approaches, more and more people are looking for a safe place to store their savings. In previous articles, I've talked about the importance of putting some percentage of your savings in gold and silver coins (that amount varies from 10% to 50%,...

Plants from the Mint Family Found Highly Effective Against HIV and Herpes

11/24/2008 - Herbs from the Lamiaceae family, also known as the mint family have been shown to drastically reduce the infectivity of HIV-1 virions, single infective viral particles. A research team from the University of Heidelberg has found that extracts of lemon balm, sage and peppermint work rapidly to produce...

Common mint leaf destroys cancer tumors, new research reveals

7/5/2004 - A phytochemical in mint leaves has been found to demonstrate powerful antiangiogenesis effects, meaning that it cuts off the blood supply to cancer tumors. It's yet another example of the healing power of nature and the medical efficacy of phytochemicals found in your own garden. Nature is the only...

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