Minfa, a beautiful nymph, patroness of springs and rivulets, was overwhelmed by the valor of the fierce and stern god of death, Hades.
The Ministry of Finance looked at the gilded wagon in which God climbed to Olympus, leaving the abode of the dead in order to heal the wounds received in combat with the impudent Heracles.
She fell in love with the cruel god, but the jealous Persephone tore her rival. The angry wife of Aida, in punishment for disrespect and audacity, trampled the unfortunate, and then turned the remains of the dead nymph into garden mint.
The places where the nymph lived were fragrant. The air, filled with a fabulous scent, gave weary travelers with new forces, clarified the heads that were heavy with a hangover, the elderly returned youth, healed the sick.
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The beneficial properties of blueberries will help in maintaining health.Mint was revered from time immemorial and was widely used in different areas, but most of all in medicine, cooking and in everyday life, sprinkling mint water on the festive halls, rubbing tables with fresh mint leaves. For students, in order for science to better enter empty heads, it was recommended to wear wreaths woven from mint on the teachings.
Mint aroma invigorates, soothes, cheers.
Tender leaves and inflorescences small - a storehouse of useful substances
The secret is hidden in the delicate dark green leaves and white small flowers, gathered in neat inflorescences-panicles containing many active substances and organic acids. Essential oil contained in the plant has a beneficial effect on the body.
From the leaves and flowers of mint make various drugs. Tinctures, pastilles, teas and drops - means used in the treatment of various diseases.
Mint tea is shown to people suffering from diseases of the gastrointestinal tract.
Lozenges and sprays are recommended as an adjuvant for colds, sore throat, sore throat. Mint lozenges and gum freshen breath, neutralizing the smell of alcohol and tobacco. Mint is good in the treatment of atherosclerosis.
Mint is used in cosmetics, in the production of refreshing tonics, shampoos, toothpastes, and mint water is good in the bath.
Bath with sea salt, saturated with essential oil, helps to relax, relieves pain caused by nervous tension.
The essential oil contains menthol, an organic substance with a weak antiseptic and cooling effect.
Pure Menthol is a crystalline, colorless substance. Menthol crystals melt at room temperature. When evaporating, menthol emits a sharp characteristic spicy flavor.
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Mint can be found not only in the garden, although it has been cultivated and bred since time immemorial. It is also found in the wild-growing form, since it takes root easily, it multiplies rather quickly.
Mint grows near the water, on the swampy banks of rivers and lakes, less often in the forests, as the plant is demanding of moisture and sunlight.
The coastal strip is well moistened and rich in organic matter, the plant in such soil grows willingly and grows quickly.
Grow mint at the dacha will not be difficult. The soil should be moistened. An established plant will spread very quickly throughout the site.
The plant propagates vegetatively. Seedlings are planted in the beds or in pots in early autumn or early spring.
Mint cuttings can also be planted in furrows or containers filled with fertile soil.
The mint plant is photophilous, so it should be planted in a sunny place. If the plant is in a pot, you need to keep it on the windowsill, closer to the sun.
Mint can be grown on the balcony. Fertile land, watering, sunlight, and a stalk planted in a pan or pot will definitely take root and start sprouting. Mint is not afraid of cold weather, the first shoots appear at a temperature slightly above 0.
It is best to collect mint leaves during the flowering period, when the content of the beneficial essential oil is maximum.
Mint is used in both raw and dried. Crude mint is often used as a seasoning for sauces, soups, desserts. Dried goes to the preparation of teas and tinctures.
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