Scrambled eggs with mint leaves are fragrant and delicious. They contain vitamins, protein, trace elements and minerals needed by human body, and have the effects of clearing away heat and toxic materials. However, mint is a cold food. Eating more mint can easily cause gastrointestinal discomfort and even diarrhea, which will affect digestion and absorption.
Pharmacological effects of mint
1, local effect: local application of mint water has the effects of cooling, relieving itching, diminishing inflammation and relieving pain. Menthol can stimulate the nerve endings of the skin, producing a cold feeling first, and then a slight burning feeling. Slowly penetrate into human skin, causing long-term congestion and achieving therapeutic effect.
2, antipyretic: a small amount of mint can excite the central nervous system, so that the surrounding capillaries expand and dissipate heat; And promote the secretion of sweat glands and sweat. So it has the effect of lowering body temperature.
3. Anti-inflammatory: Eight kinds of catechuic acid contained in mint are effective anti-inflammatory agents, which can inhibit 3a- hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase and have anti-inflammatory effects. The blue sesame oil hydrocarbon contained in mint has anti-inflammatory effect on scalded rabbit ears.
4, mint can increase the secretion of mucus in the respiratory tract: remove mucus attached to the mucosa, reduce foam sputum, and increase effective ventilation of the respiratory tract.
5, peppermint oil has a stomachic effect: it has a therapeutic effect on experimental gastric ulcer; It has strong cholagogic and hepatoprotective effects.