Mint - undemanding perennial plant that can be grown on the site or in the flower garden. The leaves have a strong but pleasant aroma, which is why they are often added to various drinks. But the smell - not the main advantage, there are several reasons to plant mint in the garden or grow it in a pot on the windowsill.
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There are 42 species of mint, as well as hybrids. Blossoms delicate purple or pink color and blends well with other horticultural crops. For this reason, it can be put on a bed or near the borders. But when decorating the site should be remembered that mint multiplies rapidly. That it has not led to the death of other plants, you should regularly thin out plantation.
horticultural crops smell is not pleasant for all insects. Furthermore decorative use, the plant can be planted as a repellent. These properties can be used while working on the garden plot. If you rub the leaf open areas of the body, the smell will repel mosquitoes and midges. From the plant can be cooked spray repellent. It will be possible to take on nature. For the preparation of liquid daunting need:
- 200 g of fresh mint leaves;
- 200 g of hot water;
- 100 ml of alcohol.
Pour boiling water over the leaves and leave to infuse until cool, then filtered and alcohol is added. The finished liquid is poured in a container with a lid. Store in the refrigerator.
If the house were ants, mice, flies, fleas, or herbal, mint, too, will help get rid of them. The plant is laid out flat on the floor or hung on the wall. You can use dried or fresh mint.
In cooking,
If your summer cottage has a bee, it's another reason to plant mint. Plant flowers rich in nectar. The process of collecting bee simultaneously begins to pollinate other crops. Honey Mint has an amber color and an unusual taste. It can be used alone or used in confectionery purposes.
horticultural crops aroma helps to improve the taste quality of the various dishes. You can use the leaves of the plants in fresh or dried form. The spice can be added to meat, soups, salads, marinades and sweet desserts. Some housewives during canning tomatoes and cucumbers in a jar placed a sprig of the plant. It gives a pleasant mint flavor and prevents the process of decay and fermentation. Banks with such preservation does not explode. Cucumbers, which close with the addition of the spices are obtained crispy and strong.
Mint is easy and quick to prepare a refreshing drink. need for homemade lemonade:
- 1 liter water;
- 100 g of sugar;
- 1-2 lemon (citrus or other).
In water, dissolve the sugar, and then add the mint and citrus juice. Additionally, you can turn to drink other ingredients such as cloves or cinnamon.
Mint tea can be prepared, which will be refreshing if you drink cold and warm, if eaten hot. To prepare it, pour enough boiling water leaves the plant and leave for 10-15 minutes (or until cool).
Peppermint is a part of the beverage as Mojito. To prepare an alcoholic drink, you need to mix:
- carbonated water;
- sugar syrup;
- white rum.
Before serving in the drink they add a sprig of mint and a slice of lime and crushed ice.
Mint tea has on the sedative effect. Therefore, it can be drunk at bedtime as a hypnotic or nerve excitation. During menopause a drink helps women cope with mood swings. mint smell, too, has a calming effect on the body. For this reason, it is recommended to leave the branches in the bedroom at night.
Peppermint has vasodilating properties. To combat headaches and migraines, traditional medicine recommends inhaling the essential oil or sit near the flowerbeds with this plant.
Mint well to cope with a bout of nausea. It suffices to tear the sheet bush, wash and chew. A decoction of the leaves during cold drink. Drink relieves inflammation in the airways and facilitates breathing (with nasal congestion).
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