First, how effective is mint? 1, diminishing inflammation and relieving itching
Menthol can stimulate the nerve endings of the skin, producing a cold feeling first, and then a slight burning feeling. Slowly penetrate into the skin, causing long-term congestion and achieving therapeutic effect.
2, can lower the body temperature
A small amount of mint can excite the central nervous system, make the surrounding capillaries expand and dissipate heat, and promote sweat gland secretion and sweating, so it has the effect of lowering body temperature.
3. It has anti-inflammatory effect.
Eight kinds of catechuic acid contained in mint are effective anti-inflammatory agents, so mint is added to many anti-inflammatory ointments.
4, cool throat
It can increase the secretion of mucus in respiratory tract, reduce foam sputum and increase effective ventilation of respiratory tract, which also explains why throat lozenge contains mint, which makes it feel very comfortable.
5. It has the function of invigorating the stomach.
Experiments show that mint has both therapeutic and protective effects on gastric ulcer. So I have a bad appetite in summer. Try drinking some mint tea to cool my stomach.
6. Fresh and deodorized
It has a unique and fresh mint flavor, so it is often used to make dishes or desserts, and 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.
7. Improve sleep quality
Use dried mint leaves as a pillow in summer, which is refreshing and easy to fall asleep. Suitable for children, insomniacs and the elderly in summer.
8. Beauty and fitness
Natural skin care products. When fresh mint leaf juice is applied to the skin, it is not only cool and comfortable, but also makes the skin smooth. Soaking mint leaves for shampoo can also remove dandruff and make the scalp healthier.
9, mosquito repellent and itching relief
Natural mosquito repellent. There are many mosquitoes in summer. If you plant a few pots of mint grass at home, its natural fragrance will play a certain role in repelling mosquitoes. And once bitten by mosquitoes, picking two leaves and applying juice to the skin can also relieve itching and reduce swelling.
? Second, what is the recommended way to eat mint? 1, mint wild chrysanthemum tea
Take 30g of mint, 30g of chrysanthemum indicum and 6g of platycodon grandiflorum, decoct in water twice, and take 1-2 days to treat influenza.
2, mint silver scented tea
Mint 10g, honeysuckle 10g and licorice 5g. Soak in boiling water instead of drinking tea. In this prescription, mint dispels wind-heat and relieves sore throat, and honeysuckle clears away heat and detoxifies, which is used for wind-heat cold with symptoms of fever, dizziness and sore throat.
3, mint chrysanthemum tea
6 grams of mint, 0/0 grams of chrysanthemum/kloc, and 3 grams of tea. Soak in boiling water instead of drinking tea. This prescription uses mint and chrysanthemum to dispel wind and clear heat, clear the head and refresh the brain with tea. Used for colds, wind-heat, dizziness.
4. Mint Lithospermum Tea
Mint 15g, Senecio scandens 30g and Lithospermum 30g are decocted and taken orally twice, with a daily dose of 1 dose for 2-4 weeks, which can cure urticaria.
Third, the edible taboo of mint? ①? Women during pregnancy should avoid using it. Because mint leaves can inhibit milk secretion, they are not suitable for lactating women.
②? Peppermint leaves have a refreshing and exciting effect, so it is not advisable to eat too much in the tree to avoid disturbing sleep.
③ People with fever due to yin deficiency and dizziness due to blood deficiency should use mint with caution, and those with spontaneous sweating due to exterior deficiency should be prohibited from using mint.