Mint

The oils in mint are very effective at relieving digestive discomfort. They help to relax the muscles that line the walls of the intestines, breaking down and removing gas from the gut.

#Fun Fact: Did you know that the early Romans believed eating mint would increase intelligence? The scent of mint was also supposed to stop a person from losing his temper and royal ambassadors carried mint sprigs in their pockets.

#Fun Fact 2: Mint is quite effective as an environmentally friendly insecticide against wasps, hornets, ants and cockroaches!