What are the medicinal uses of mint leaves in Ayurveda? - #12237
I use mint leaves often for cooking, but I recently heard that they have many medicinal benefits in Ayurveda. I want to understand all the mint leaves medicinal uses and how they can help with different health conditions. One of the main issues I have is digestion problems like bloating and acidity. I have heard that mint leaves help improve digestion and reduce gas. What is the best way to use mint for this—should I drink mint tea, chew fresh leaves, or take it in powder form? Apart from digestion, do mint leaves medicinal uses include relief from headaches and stress? I sometimes feel fatigued and mentally tired, and I have read that mint has cooling properties that can help. How should it be used for relaxation? I also want to know if mint leaves medicinal uses extend to skin and hair health. Some people say applying mint paste on the skin helps with acne, and rinsing hair with mint-infused water can help with dandruff. Are these claims true? If anyone has experience using mint leaves medicinal uses for health, digestion, or skin, please share how you use them and what benefits you noticed.
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