The efficacy and effects of mint leaves

When it comes to mint, the first impression is a cool and refreshing feeling, mainly due to the mint oil contained in the mint leaves. The mint leaves are bright green in color and have a light mint fragrance, which is unique. In this article, we will introduce the benefits and effects of mint leaves and contraindications and methods of consumption.

Peppermint leaves stimulate and inhibit nerves

Peppermint has a stimulating effect on the central nervous system, a burning and cold sensation on the skin, and an inhibiting and paralyzing effect on sensory nerve endings; therefore, it can be used as an anti-irritant and skin stimulant. It has both anti-allergic and antipruritic effects on itchy skin, and significant soothing and analgesic effects on neuralgia and rheumatoid joint pain.

Peppermint leaves anti-inflammatory and antibacterial

Mint has a desensitizing, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effect on mosquito bites on the skin; it also has a significant cough, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effect on upper respiratory tract infections; it has an anti-swelling and pain-relieving, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effect on hemorrhoids and anal fissures.

Peppermint leaf strengthens the stomach and dispels wind

The formula containing mint products in the mouth has an excitatory effect on the gustatory and olfactory nerves. It has a cannon heat sensation and stimulating effect on the oral mucosa, which can promote oral salivation, increase appetite, increase blood supply to the gastric mucosa and improve digestive function. It is useful for treating food accumulation and relieving the feeling of rising and stagnation in the stomach. It can also treat erratic and spasmodic stomach pain. In addition, peppermint also has a good repellent effect in the intestinal tract, can reduce intestinal inflation, slow down intestinal muscle peristalsis, and has the effect of alleviating intestinal hernia pain.

Peppermint leaf aromatic flavoring

It is mainly used to disguise and improve the discomfort of some medicines with offensive odor and difficult to swallow by using the cool and pleasant odor of mint.

Peppermint leaf to relieve stress

Modern people are prone to fatigue, and for those who are under stress at work, they are more prone to irritability, insomnia, and liver qi stagnation. Peppermint can help relieve irritability and insomnia, improve depression and other bad moods, lift the spirit, make the body and mind happy, and help sleep.

Contraindications to the consumption of peppermint leaves

Mint is cold, so it is important to pay attention to some contraindications for consumption, and it is better to eat less for people who are not suitable. 1. pregnant women should not eat in excess, and because mint has the effect of restraining the excretion of breast milk, breastfeeding women should not use more. 2. Patients with lung deficiency cough, yin deficiency fever and sweating should also be used with caution. 3. It has the effect of waking the brain, so it should not be consumed too much at night.

How to consume peppermint leaves

Peppermint herbal tea

Clean fresh mint leaves, brew them in boiling water, add sugar and cool them naturally, then take 3-5 cups a day. It naturally cools the body and relieves the summer heat, soothes the body and increases energy.

Peppermint porridge

Decoct 15 grams of mint leaves, add 60 grams of round-grained rice and cook the porridge, add the right amount of rock sugar when the porridge is ready, and then boil.

Mint ice

Boil 4 bowls of water until boiling, add mint leaves and boil for 5 minutes, put mint water into ice compartment and make ice pellets, take ice pellets and chew them in your mouth when you have a sore throat or dry mouth. In summer, when the temperature is high, people often go in and out of places with cold air, so it is easy to catch a cold. To prevent and control colds, but also want to benefit the throat, it is best to consume mint ice.

Deep-fried mint leaves

Materials: mint leaves, flour Practice: ⒈ mint leaves washed and drained; ⒉flour with water and salt and well, to be able to flow can. (Put the oil in a pot and heat it up to 70%, then turn the heat to medium.