Mint during pregnancy Photo: Getty As a rule, use mint leaves and other her ground parts and brew as a tea beverage with the addition of other ingredients.
Properties of mint
Mint has beneficial effects. Properties of mint:
- is an antiseptic;
- fights inflammation;
- helps to get rid of nausea;
- calms the pain;
- dilates blood vessels;
- kills pathogenic bacteria;
- increases tone;
- Helps reduce blood pressure in hypertension;
- soothes with nervous disorders;
- Used in the prevention of colds.
Contraindications
The plant contains the female hormone estrogen,causing uterine contractions, which can lead to premature birth. Therefore, it is important to observe moderation. One cup of weak mint infusion will not hurt. If you are unsure whether mint is allowed during pregnancy, it is better to first consult with your doctor. Cases in which pregnant women should refrain from mint:
- with increased tone of the uterus;
- with symptoms of varicose veins;
- at a lowered arterial pressure.
Mint assistance during pregnancy
During pregnancy, a woman's blood pressure decreasesimmunity. To protect yourself from colds and viruses, you can drink mint tea. Also, a woman in position often experiences unpleasant ailments. It will be useful to know how mint can help in such cases. The medicinal properties of mint will cope with common ailments during pregnancy:
- toxicosis;
- heartburn;
- headache;
- constipation and bloating;
- fatigue in muscles;
- insomnia;
- nervousness.
In addition, mint during pregnancy increases libido, which is reduced in some women.
How to use mint?
Mint can be brewed and used as weak tea.It is best to use fresh plants (one sprig per cup) or a dry mixture (1 teaspoon per glass of boiling water). It is better to buy a dry mixture in pharmacies or prepare it yourself; you can also freeze fresh sprigs of mint. Mint can be combined with lemon balm, currant leaves, and raspberries. Preparation of a medicinal infusion (for toxicosis, heartburn): a glass of dry mint is poured with a liter of boiling water and infused for an hour. The decoction is drunk in small sips, no more than half a glass, with a break of several hours.
