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For centuries, mint has been enjoyed for its wonderful aroma,
its great taste, and its healing power. Long known
for its ability to settle a nervous stomach, mint has a great many other
health benefits as well.
Have you ever had an after dinner mint? Of course its a common tradition,
but did you know that it actually reflects the ancient custom
of feasts ending with a sprig of mint ,which acts as a
stomach soother and an aid to digestion. This was first used
in ancient Egypt and from there it spread to Palestine where it
was considered so useful that it was an accepted item to use
as a tax payment. From the Holy Land, mint spread to Greece where its
modern name was formed. In Greek mythology, Pluto, god of the dead,
fell in love with the nymph Minthe. Plutos wife, Persephone, in a fit of jealousy
turned her into a plant and her lover god gave her a fragrant aroma.
Minthe evolved into Mentha and the name remained in its
latin label and as the basis of the word Menthol. Greek and Roman
homemakers added mint to milk to prevent spoilage and the naturalists
and physicians of the time recommended it for a wide range of ailments
from hiccups to leprosy. In the ancient far east it was used as a tonic
for digestion as well as a treatment for colds and fevers.
The Middle Ages saw the usual strange recommendations being
applied to the plant, including as being used to help against
the "biting of a mad dog".

Today mint is used in a number of areas.  Its anaesthetic qualities are used
in many modern skin creams, a property that the Eclectics of the late
19th century were only too well aware. If you associate mint with only one thing it is
as a decongestant, it is used in nasal relief and as a vapour rub.  
Lesser known properties include its ability to kill bacteria and aid in the healing
of wounds and abrasions. It has an anti inflammatory property, which helps
in reducing inflammation and infection of the skin. Mint softens, relaxes,
refreshes, hydrates and naturally deodorises your skin and body. It helps in
the fading of scars and protecting the skin from environmental damage.
The aroma of mint can also cure depression, and reduce anger.