Health Benefits of Putiha (Mint)
Putiha is cited in the treatment of various ailments, including digestion-related issues such as poor appetite, cough, inflammation, bloating, anorexia, indigestion, and belching. It is also used for pain, colds, cancer, diabetes, and many other conditions.
It has analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antipyretic, DNA damage protecting activity, antioxidant, cytotoxic, antiviral, anticancer, antiemetic, antibacterial, antiallergic, antiparasitic, sedative, hepatoprotective, antispasmodic, anti-mutagenic, cardiovascular effects, anti-tumor, and many more.
It has eriocitrin, rosmarinic acid, luteolin, rutinoside, hesperidin, pebrellin, gardenin, apigenin, rosmarinic acid, caffeic acid, ferulic acid, eugenol and many other phytochemicals.
Cough and cold: Using mint tea and other formulations is beneficial in treating excessive coughing, nasal blockage, and other health-related issues.
Asthma: Mint leaves and stems contain numerous phytochemicals that help reduce inflammation and asthma attacks.
Anorexia and indigestion: It contains many pungent compounds that enhance digestive fire, aiding food digestion and boosting appetite.
Indigestion: In case of dyspepsia and indigestion, putiha is also helpful for proper digestion and maintaining stomach acid balance.
Emesis: Mint leaves are beneficial for acute vomiting and anorexia when used for their aroma and in food, particularly during pregnancy.
Worms: In children, it aids in eliminating worms and other microbial growth in the intestine.
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