Drinking water with dried mint leaves has the following effects:

I. Pharmacological effects

1, local effects: mint local application has a cooling, anti-itching, anti-inflammatory, analgesic effect. Menthol can stimulate the skin nerve endings receptors, first produce a cool feeling, followed by a slight burning sensation. It slowly penetrates into the skin and causes prolonged congestion, and achieves therapeutic effect.

2, antipyretic: a small amount of peppermint can excite the central nervous system, so that the peripheral capillaries dilate and dissipate heat; and to promote the secretion of sweat glands and sweating. Therefore, it has the effect of lowering body temperature.

3, anti-inflammatory: peppermint contains 8 kinds of catecholic acid is an effective anti-inflammatory agent, can inhibit 3a hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase and have a weak since: anti-inflammatory effect. Peppermint contains blue aromatic hydrocarbons on the scalded rabbit ear has anti-inflammatory effect.

4, mint can increase the secretion of respiratory mucus. The removal of mucus attached to the mucous membrane, can reduce foam phlegm, so that the effective ventilation of the respiratory tract increased.

5, peppermint oil has a stomachic effect, the experimental gastric ulcer has a therapeutic effect; there is a strong choleretic effect, and hepatoprotective effect.

6, peppermint oil has anti-sperm implantation, anti-early pregnancy, the termination of pregnancy, is due to the ability to significantly reduce the level of chorionic gonadotropin, may also be related to the promotion of uterine contraction and damage to the placenta.

Two, deodorization

Fresh mint is often used in cooking or desserts to remove the fishy smell of fish and lamb, or with fruits and desserts to enhance the flavor; it can also be made into anti-inflammatory emollient water to reduce swelling.

Effects and functions of dried mint:

Three, to improve the quality of sleep

The main point here is the effectiveness of pillows made of dried mint leaves. Pillows made of dried mint leaves in summer are refreshing and relieving of heat, making it easy to fall asleep. It is suitable for children and insomniacs as well as the elderly to use in summer. Available in supermarkets, drugstores and and Taobao.?

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