Mint is pungent and cool in nature, which can cure exterior syndrome of wind and heat, and has the effects of dispersing wind and heat, clearing the head, moistening the throat and penetrating rash, soothing the liver and relieving depression. The purpose of chewing mint leaves is to freshen the breath or boost the spirit.
Mint is easy to cultivate. Can be planted in domestic flowerpots. If necessary, it can be picked and washed and chewed directly or used as a tea substitute. Its coolness can also prevent wind-heat colds.
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Mint leaves are the leaves of mint, which tastes cool. Known as sweet lotus leaf, salvia miltiorrhiza, sunflower and Buhe, it mainly contains peppermint oil, menthol, menthone, isomenthone, rosmarinic acid and other ingredients.
Mint leaves are also often used to make dishes or desserts to remove the fishy smell of fish and mutton, or to add flavor with fruits and desserts; It can also be made into anti-inflammatory, detumescence and moisturizing water.
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