11 And God said, Let the earth put forth [tender] vegetation: plants yielding seed and fruit trees yielding fruit whose seed is in itself, each according to its kind, upon the earth. And it was so.
Genesis 1:11 AMPC
Did you know that the Bible mentions mint leaves? Yep! It does! I found two references! There are probably more!
23 Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, pretenders (hypocrites)! For you give a tenth of your mint and dill and cummin and have neglected and omitted the weightier (more important) matters of the Law—right and justice and mercy and fidelity. These you ought [particularly] to have done, without neglecting the others.
Matthew 23:23 AMPC
42 But woe to you, Pharisees! For you tithe mint and rue and every [little] herb, but disregard and neglect justice and the love of God. These you ought to have done without leaving the others undone.
Luke 11:42 AMPC
Mint or garden mint comes from the transliterated Greek word, “Heduosmon,” which translates as a fragrant, sweet-smelling plant, which grew in abundance among the Jews and was used to scatter on the floors of their houses and synagogues. The Biblical references to the herb mint are in the context the Pharisees spent time majoring on the minor things rather than on the matters of weightier measure, such as justice, mercy, and the love of God!
So, is mint as an herb good for you? Several articles discuss the medicinal benefits of the mint herb! I particularly enjoyed reading this one, titled “Is mint good for you?” Additionally, I enjoyed reading this one: “13 Impressive Benefits of Mint Leaves“! Did you know that mint leaves are used in ice-cream recipes, chocolates, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages?
I love to add mint to several juice recipes that I make because it is excellent for soothing your digestive system. You can add mint to water as an alternative to high-caloric commercially purchased drinks! I also add mint into my spinach, celery, green apple, cucumber, and ginger homemade juice! Sharing is caring! Below is a recipe I made incorporating mint leaves (my secret ingredient)!
Here is a recipe with two main ingredients: Pineapple and mint leaves! It calls for the addition of sugar (I will skip the sugar)!
What are some of the benefits of this “holy” (meaning the Bible mentions mint leaves) herb?
- It may treat your tummy aches.
- It may be an immune system booster (including allergies and asthma – be sure to check with your physician before you consume large amounts of mint)
- It may help you to overcome morning sickness during early pregnancy.
- Chewing mint leaves may help with bad breath.
You may gain other benefits from chewing this herb or using it in your dishes, beverages, or juicing recipes! Do some research online!
Remember,
“You are a seed dropping from above
To be nurtured by earth
And to grow into a healing herb
For the whole world to consume.”
― Michael Bassey Johnson
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