Can be eaten

Effects and functions of mint leaves

1. When we drink drinks containing mint ingredients, it can stimulate the brain, promote blood circulation, and induce sweating. It can be used to relieve summer heat and relieve fever.

2. Mint contains factors such as menthol, which can have a cooling effect on people's skin, so it can reduce inflammation, analgesia, relieve itching, detoxify and dispel wind and heat.

3. Mint in tea can strengthen the stomach, dispel wind, eliminate phlegm, promote choleretics, anti-spasmodic, and improve fever, throat, swelling and pain, as well as skin itching, abdominal bloating, diarrhea, and indigestion. , constipation and other symptoms,

4. It can relieve headaches, promote metabolism, and has a therapeutic effect on inflammation of the respiratory tract;

5. Lower blood pressure and nourish the heart.

6. Its cool aroma can also relieve nervousness, make the body and mind happy, and help you fall asleep.

7. Regularly eating food made from mint leaves has a good protective effect on the gallbladder and liver, and can be used to treat gastric ulcers.

8. Mint leaves also contain anti-inflammatory agents, which are very effective in treating burns and scalds. It not only makes people less uncomfortable, but also prevents the spread of inflammation.

Contraindications

Mint is cool in nature, so you should pay attention to some taboos when eating it. People who are not suitable for it should eat less.

1. Pregnant women should not eat too much, and because mint can inhibit the excretion of milk, breastfeeding women should not use it too much.

2. Patients with lung deficiency, cough, yin deficiency, fever and excessive sweating should also use it with caution.

3. It has a refreshing effect, so it is not advisable to drink too much at night.