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15 Reasons You Should Grow Mint

August 4, 2016 by Kasi Smith Leave a Comment

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15 Reasons You Should Grow Mint

Add some mint to your garden and it will help increase pollination. Mint attracts all sorts of insects that help in pollinating, so it’s great for the garden!

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Not only that, but mint also helps repel obnoxious insects like ants and flies. Add some diluted mint water around windows and doors to help keep those bugs from getting inside.

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Keep a bouquet of mint in your kitchen! Not only does it make your kitchen smell clean and fresh, but you also have easy access to mint when you’re cooking!

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Breathe in a bit of mint or mix it into a drink to help ease anxiety. The freshness of the mint can help you feel less stress and anxiety, which is always wonderful!

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Add a few mint sprigs to your water to make it taste and feel so much better and more refreshing! Fill a pitcher with your drink, add the sprigs of mint, and let it chill for about 30 minutes.

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Make a natural flea repellent for your pets with this great idea! Combine 2 parts spearmint, 1 part thyme, and 1 part wormwood together in a nice bundle then just leave it by your pet’s bed.

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Pluck and chew mint to help freshen your breath and clean your pallet. It works better than gum, has less chemicals, and doesn’t cost as much!

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You can also clean with your own homegrown mint. Take one cup of white vinegar, add it to a gallon of water, and then add 3 to 5 drops of mint essential oil to the mixture.Or mix it with vinegar and lemon, whatever you like best!

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Give your cooked vegetables a splash of fun flavor with mint! In the last two minutes of cooking the vegetables, add some mint to give it a boost of flavor!

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You can also add some freshly chopped mint to cookie dough to make some delicious and unique cookies. The sweet dough combined with chocolate chips and mint tastes amazing!

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Breathe in or chew mint to help with headaches. It won’t completely get rid of your headaches, but it can help alleviate the pain a bit as you couple it with other medicines.

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Add a bit of mint to your tea to help with an upset stomach. The mint helps calm your stomach down a bit so it doesn’t hurt as much.

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Use mint for a refreshing steam clean! Simply add some mint essential oil to boiling water and breathe it in! This helps clear sinuses as well as pores.

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You can also reduce nausea and help elevate your mood with some mint. Add a few drops of mint essential oil to a handkerchief and then slowly breathe it in, focusing solely on your breathing.

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Make a refreshing foot scrub with the help of mint! Mix one cup of sea salt, ½ cup olive oil, and six drops of mint essential oil together. Now you have a foot scrub that helps clean, soothe, and heal your feet.

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