LIFESTYLE

Ways to use fresh mint at home

By Lahari Basu

1

Freshen your breath with mint

Mint leaves freshen breath, soothe the stomach, and encourage saliva production, making them a great post-meal snack or natural mouthwash ingredient.

2

Make mint sugar

Mint sugar can add a refreshing sweet taste to food and drinks. Blend sugar with mint leaves and let the mixture air-dry overnight. Store in a container and use when needed.

3

Mint shampoo for hair

Mint shampoo promotes hair growth and thickness, removes impurities, and helps with dryness, itchiness, and dandruff.

4

Use mint leaves as an insect repellent

Mint can repel insects like mosquitoes, ants, and cockroaches due to its strong medicinal and insect-repelling properties. It can be grown in a garden or used in sachets to keep bugs away.

5

Make healthy mint tea

Mint tea provides multiple health benefits including easing cold and cough symptoms and reducing stress and depression for being rich in antioxidants, iron, potassium, sodium and vitamin A.

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