Saturday, May 9, 2020

Constituents of Mint Leaves





Mint
Family: Lamiaceae
Nutritional Value per 100 gm
Energy: 70 Kcal
Vitamin C: 31.8 mg
Vitamin A: 4248 IU
Carbohydrates: 14.79 gm
Protein: 3.75 gm
Fibre: 8.00 gm
Fat: 0.94 gm
Sodium: 31.00 mg
Calcium: 243.00 mg
Potassium: 596 mg
Iron: 5.08 mg
Magnesium: 80.00 mg
Thiamine: 0.08 mg
Riboflavin: 0.27 mg
Niacin: 1.70 mg
Also contains traces of Fiber, Folates, Pantothenic acid, Pyridoxine and Copper

Health Benefits
Ideal for Respiratory infections and cough helps easy breathing.
Good for stomachache
Good for headache and Migraine
It has anti inflammatory properties
Good for dental care
Good for skin care

Warning:
Avoid if allergic to it, or in case of pregnancy and breast-feeding. Be careful of contact Dermatitis, gastrointestinal issues and severe Diarrhoea.