Mint has a very good bactericidal effect. It can not only be eaten but also used as medicine. Drinking mint water has a remarkable health effect. Can pregnant women use mint? Let's find out together!
Although mint has good health benefits, it is not suitable for pregnant women to consume. This is because mint contains components that can affect the normal development of the fetus, leading to fetal malformation, stillbirth, or miscarriage, especially during the first three months of pregnancy.
Mothers during lactation should not consume mint leaves because they have a certain inhibitory effect on milk secretion.
Mint leaves mainly contain menthol, menthone, pulegone, isomenthone, and rosmarinic acid. They can improve digestion, dispel wind, eliminate phlegm, promote bile secretion, and have antispasmodic effects. They can also improve symptoms such as fever, sore throat, and swelling, as well as relieve headaches, toothaches, and nausea.
Mint leaves are also commonly used in cooking or desserts to remove the fishy smell of fish and mutton, or to enhance the flavor of fruits and desserts. They can also be made into soothing and anti-inflammatory toners.
Mint leaves can not only be used to make mint water, but also have many other uses in our daily life. In summer, when there are many mosquitoes, applying crushed mint leaves to the affected area can relieve itching and promote healing.
If muscle soreness occurs due to excessive exercise, taking a bath with mint leaves can help alleviate it.
The bactericidal properties of mint leaves are also used in beauty care to remove bacteria from the face and keep it cool. Many toners contain mint leaves.
In addition, mint leaves are cooling in nature, so they are not suitable for patients with cough caused by dampness and cold or for people with cold spleen deficiency.
Mint leaves also contain a trace amount of respiratory paralysis components. It is not a problem when used in normal amounts, but excessive use can cause serious symptoms such as respiratory arrest, so be careful.
