Mother Malawi secrets: Mint

Mint can be grown in our small backyards and will benefit our family’s health. Mint is well known for its ability to sooth the digestive tract and reduce the severity and length of stomach aches.

In addition, mint teas and other herbal preparations have shown great promise at easing the discomfort associated with irritable bowel syndrome, and even at slowing the growth of many of the most harmful bacteria and fungi. The well-documented antifungal properties of mint are thought to play a role in the treatment of asthma and many allergy conditions as well.