Modern pharmacological research shows that oral administration of a small amount of mint can excite the central nervous system, dilate capillaries, promote sweat gland secretion and help the body dissipate heat.
2, cool throat
It can increase the secretion of mucus in respiratory tract, reduce foam sputum and increase effective ventilation of respiratory tract, which also explains why throat lozenge contains mint, which makes it feel very comfortable.
3. It has the function of invigorating the stomach.
Experiments show that mint has both therapeutic and protective effects on gastric ulcer. So I have a bad appetite in summer. Try drinking some mint tea to cool my stomach.
4. Fresh and deodorized
It has a unique and fresh mint flavor, so it is often used to make dishes or desserts, and to remove the fishy smell of fish and mutton, or to add flavor with fruits and desserts. It can also be made into anti-inflammatory, detumescence and moisturizing water.
Step 5 improve memory
According to research, drinking mint tea can significantly improve long-term memory, working memory and alertness.
Method for soaking mint leaves in water for drinking
1, mint tea
5 grams of fresh mint. Fresh mint leaves, washed, brewed in boiling water, naturally cooled, and added with appropriate amount of honey.
2, mint wild chrysanthemum tea
Take 30 grams of mint, 30 grams of wild chrysanthemum and 6 grams of platycodon grandiflorum, decoct in water twice, and take 1~2 days to treat influenza.
3, mint silver scented tea
Mint 10g, honeysuckle 10g and licorice 5g. Soak in boiling water instead of drinking tea. In this prescription, mint can dispel wind-heat and relieve sore throat, and honeysuckle can clear heat and detoxify, which can be used for wind-heat cold.
4. Mint Lithospermum Tea
Mint 15g, Senecio scandens 30g and Lithospermum 30g are decocted and taken orally twice, with a daily dose of 1 dose for 2-4 weeks, which can cure urticaria.
Mint taboo.
1. Women during pregnancy should avoid using it. Because mint leaves can inhibit milk secretion, they are not suitable for lactating women.
2, mint leaves have a refreshing and exciting effect, so it is not advisable to eat too much in the tree to avoid causing sleep problems.
3. People with fever due to yin deficiency and dizziness due to blood deficiency should use mint with caution, and those with spontaneous sweating due to exterior deficiency should ban mint.