04/05/2021
πΏMexican mint or Indian borage is a wonder remedy for various health issues. It is a great household remedy to treat fever, cough, cold, and congestion in babies as well as adults. Apart from that, this herb offers a wide range of benefits to the body. It is easy to grow this herb in a pot or your backyard. Why depend on harmful chemicals when you can treat many of the health issues naturally? Get going and plant a Mexican mint right away at your home so that you can enjoy the health benefits.
πΏTop 13 Uses of Mexican mint / Indian Borage
πCoughs and sore throats: Leaves are commonly used to treat coughs. It is known to be an effective expectorant. The simplest method is to chew a leaf. You can also make a tea by boiling the leaves in water. You can also pound the leaves and mix with a little water.
πBlocked nose: Rub the leaves, and inhale the v***r.
πBurns, sores, insect bites and stings, and skin conditions such as eczema: Pound the leaves to a pulp, and then apply as a poultice.
πDandruff: Wash hair with an infusion of the leaves (the infusion can also be used to rinse your clothes).
πMenstrual Pain/Delivery pain/Lactation: Drinking the leaf extract or a green tea with the leaf relieves from menstrual pain or delivery pain. In many parts of India, Indian borage is given for lactation.
πRelieves stress and anxiety: Drinking the leaf extract or green tea made out of it relieves stress and anxiety.
πDiarrhea / Indigestion: Take some leaves and clean it. Chew for 5 minutes. Drink warm water after chewing. Do this once a day.
πHeadache: Crush the leaves. Mix in any oil and massage it to the scalp.
πBurns/sores/pimples/psoriasis/herpes/nail fungus/eczema/Insect Bites: Crush the leaves and mix it with coconut oil. Apply on the affected area. It relieves from skin irritation and itching.
πAsthma/Bronchitis: Drink 10 ml of leaf decoction of Indian borage once a day.
πArthritis: Drink 30 ml of leaf decoction of Indian borage twice a day.
πStomach Problems: Drink 5 ml of leaf decoction of Indian borage thrice a day.
πIt can be eaten raw with bread and butter, fried in batter, flavoring for wine, beer, salads and tea.
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