Efficacy and function of peppermint

summary

Mentha haplocalyx is one of the commonly used Chinese traditional medicines. Peppermint is not only edible, but also can be used for medicine. In summer, use mint to soak water and drink it after it is cool. It will make people relaxed and happy. So what are the effects of mint? Let's have a look.

Efficacy and function of peppermint

First: evacuation of wind heat treatment of cold, upper respiratory tract infection of fever, nasal congestion, headache, sore throat and other symptoms.

Secondly, eight kinds of catechol acids in Mentha haplocalyx are effective anti-inflammatory agents, which can inhibit 3A hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase and have weak anti-inflammatory effect. The blue aromatic hydrocarbon contained in Mentha haplocalyx has anti-inflammatory effect on scalded rabbit ears.

Third: Huatan Pingchuan mint can increase the secretion of airway mucus. Removing mucus adhered to mucous membrane can reduce foam sputum and increase effective ventilation of respiratory tract.

matters needing attention

Peppermint is cool, so we should pay attention to some taboos when eating it. It is better to eat less for those who are not suitable for it. Pregnant women should not eat too much, and because Mint has the effect of restraining milk excretion, lactating women should not use more. Patients with cough due to lung deficiency, fever due to yin deficiency and sweating should also be cautious. It has the effect of refreshing the brain, so it is not suitable to drink too much.