HORTELÃ PIMENTA ou HORTELÃ GORDO: conheça os benefícios, como usar e a diferença entre o BOLDO

It looks like boldo but has an oregano aroma and is actually the large mint or northern mint. Its scientific name is Plectranthus amboinicus and, depending on the region, it is called malvarisco, malvariço, malva-santa, thick-leaf mint, large-leaf mint, fat mint, peppermint, northern mint, among others. Peppermint, as it is more commonly known, has many benefits and is widely used by the population as a medicinal plant and also as a condiment. Its characteristics resemble boldo, as both belong to the same botanical family (Lamiaceae). Because of this, its very similar appearance can be confused with that of its relative Plectranthus barbatus (Garden Boldo). However, touching it clearly distinguishes them. In Brazil, peppermint is used to treat Leishmania ulcers (the parasite that causes leishmaniasis), skin diseases, topical use on boils and superficial mycosis, constipation, headaches, coughs, hoarseness, fever, and digestive problems. Especially in the North and Northeast of the country, it is used as a condiment for red meat due to its intense flavor and its ability to tenderize meat. Its aroma is strong and its taste is slightly bitter, and it is mainly used to season meats, salads, sweets, kibbeh, feijoada, savory pies and pasta, and also in the preparation of teas. The benefits of consuming peppermint include: The plant is distributed throughout India, cultivated in gardens. The leaves of this plant have been used for malarial fever, liver disease, kidney and bladder stones, coughs, chronic asthma, hiccups, bronchitis, as an anthelmintic, colic, and convulsions. ✔ Infusion: Chop 2-3 leaves into a cup and pour over hot water. Steep for 10 minutes. Strain and drink 1 cup 2-3 times a day. ✔ Syrup: Take 1-2 tablespoons 3 times a day. ✔ Candies or lollipops: Prepare the syrup as usual. ✔ Licking: The whole leaves, after washing, can be sucked slowly, one by one, with sugar or honey, up to six leaves per day. ________________________ 😉 Hi, my name is Wander Souza, I'm a Phytotherapist, and you're on the channel @VivaNatural.WanderSouza. Here I bring weekly topics related to Nutrition, Phytotherapy, and Aromatherapy, all based on scientific evidence. I kindly ask that you share the videos and help spread this idea. Let's bring health through medicinal plants, conscious eating, and essential oils. 🙏 Thank you very much for visiting. If you have any questions about the content or anything else related to medicinal plants, I'm available to help. Thank you. ________________________ 🔗 YouTube:    / @vivanatural.fitonutri   🔗 Instagram:   / vivanatural.wandersouza   🔗 Pinterest:   / vivanaturalwandersouza   🔗 Telegram: https://t.me/vivanatural_wandersouza 🔗 WhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vaha... ________________________ ❓ Did you know? Advertisements are a source of revenue for a channel, like this one, for example. Please understand that you should not skip the ads, as this will help me continue this project. Thank you for your understanding and support. ________________________ 💬 Please note: The information presented here is for informational purposes only and does not replace a medical consultation or consultation with a qualified professional. It does not encourage self-medication, self-treatment, or self-diagnosis. Therefore, it is recommended that you consult a specialist if necessary. ________________________ 🔑Hashtags: #VivaNatural_WanderSouza #Phytotherapy #Nutrition #Aromatherapy #FarmáciaDaNatureza #PlantasMedicinais