Surprised with the type of spice leaf that effectively repels mosquitoes in the summer and is an ingredient in many delicious dishes to cool down the heat

Mint helps repel mosquitoes and cools the body well on summer days.

Mint is a spice plant that is easy to grow, does not require much care but has many uses. Not only does it help repel mosquitoes , mint is also the "nemesis" of many harmful animals such as ants, cockroaches, bees, rats...

Mint is now grown by many people as an ornamental plant indoors. With its easy-to-care-for characteristics, the plant grows well in hot and humid summer conditions, and people do not need to water it too much. Mint can be planted on a table, next to a window, on a balcony or in areas where you repel insects.

Mint is a spice that both repels mosquitoes and is an ingredient in many delicious, healthy dishes.

In addition to being an effective mosquito repellent, mint is also an ingredient in many delicious dishes and healthy drinks. The cool, spicy taste of mint is very good for treating indigestion and bloating due to stomach problems.

According to MSc. Dr. Tran Tien Tung (Medlatec General Hospital), mint contains many vitamins, anti-inflammatory flavonoids, antioxidants that are good for health and nourish the eyes. This is also a plant that contains nutrients such as vitamin C, fiber, iron, phosphorus... especially the essential oil component containing up to 0.5 - 1.5%.

Delicious summer dish with mint

Mint water to cool down on hot days

The simplest way to cool down with mint is to make mint water. This is a refreshing drink that supports health on hot days. Mint water can help improve digestion and reduce symptoms of bloating and flatulence.

A study shows that drinking mint water can help balance hormones by reducing testosterone levels. Drinking mint water regularly will help remove toxins from the body, helping the skin to be healthy. Because mint leaves are rich in salicylic acid and vitamin A, which is essential for the skin.

How to make mint water:

Take a handful of mint leaves, wash them. Prepare about 500ml of water and 500g of sugar, put it on the stove, boil the sugar water over medium heat. Stir until the sugar dissolves, then add the mint leaves and stir well so that the mint is submerged in the sugar water. Cover and soak overnight at room temperature, then remove the mint leaves.

You can mix the mint syrup with water as usual. The sweet syrup with the intoxicating aroma of fresh mint when used with a little ice on a hot day will help you cool down well.

Mint Fruit Salad

Mint fruit salad is delicious and easy to make. You just need to prepare your favorite fruits. For example, cut fresh fruits such as jellyfish, watermelon, strawberries, grapes, etc. into bite-sized pieces. Then, take a bunch of mint leaves, chop them finely, put them in the prepared fruit bowl, and mix gently. Mint leaves will help add a refreshing feeling to the salad, blending with the sweetness of the fruit, which is very good for your health.

Yogurt with mint

Mix the yogurt with the chopped mint leaves, then add a little salt and minced garlic and stir the ingredients well. You can adjust the amount of mint and garlic according to your preference.

This dish can be combined with fresh vegetables such as cucumbers, carrots, bell peppers, crispy potatoes... for a delicious snack during the summer days.

Apple mint tea

Ingredients for apple mint tea: 1 apple tea bag; 1 apple, apple syrup, mint syrup, sugar, mint leaves...

How to prepare:

Put the apple tea bag into the shaker, add 100ml of hot water and steep for 2-3 minutes. When the steeping time is up, remove the tea bag and add 10ml of green apple syrup, 5ml of white mint syrup and 10ml of sugar syrup to the shaker.

Next, add some ice to the shaker, close the lid and shake well to create foam, so that the tea is evenly cold. When finished shaking, pour the mixture into a glass, cut the apple into cubes and put it in the glass, then decorate with mint leaves and enjoy.

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