How to use peppermint

April 18, 2023
Peppermint can not only dissipate wind-heat, clear the head and eyes, dredge the liver and move Qi, and penetrate rashes, but also its good effect of clearing the throat, which is very popular among people. So what are the ways of using peppermint?

Medicinal use

Peppermint is usually taken by decoction, commonly used amount is 3-6g. decoction, should not be long decoction, peppermint leaves are long in sweating and relieving the surface, peppermint stalks are inclined to move qi and neutralize.

Peppermint Tea

Peppermint tea is taken with boiling water to remove wind and heat, and to clear heat and diuresis.

Peppermint Wine

Take 10g of peppermint oil, 50ml of rice wine and 0.05L of yellow wine, mix the three ingredients together and drink on an empty stomach. Peppermint wine has the effect of clearing heat and detoxification, strengthening the stomach and clearing the throat.

Peppermint soup

Wash and chop the mint leaves, pass the water over once with boiling water and put it into your own seasoned soup. It has a refreshing effect, detoxifying and defeating fire.

Peppermint Porridge

Take 30g of fresh mint (15g of dried mint) and boil it in 1L of water to make juice, then add 150g of stem rice to make porridge and eat. This food therapy can refresh the mind, remove wind and heat, enhance appetite and promote digestion.

Contraindications for use

Peppermint is aromatic and pungent, and tends to sweat and consume Qi, so it should not be used by people who are weak and sweaty.
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