2, anti-inflammatory and itching. Mint is light and scattered, mainly entering the lung meridian, and the lung governs fur, which can promote the opening and drainage of pores, spread the rash poison accumulated in pores, and its cool feeling can alleviate the itching feeling of rash.
3, soothing the liver and regulating qi. Mint enters the liver meridian again. Because of its fragrance, it can promote the release of the liver, and then adjust the mood. It can be used to treat depression caused by stagnation of liver-qi and relieve tension and anxiety. Potted mint can be put on the table.
4, refreshing. Peppermint oil in mint has a cool and fragrant smell, such as mint, which can stimulate the central nervous system, relieve fatigue, relieve drowsiness, make people more excited, refreshed and energetic. It is more suitable for people who need to refresh themselves.
Extended data:
1, growth environment of mint
(1) Temperature: Mentha haplocalyx has strong adaptability to temperature, its rhizome can overwinter and can withstand the low temperature of-15℃. The optimum growth temperature is 25℃-30℃. When the temperature is lower than 15℃, the growth is slow, and when it is higher than 20℃, the growth is accelerated. 20℃-30℃, as long as the water and fertilizer are suitable, the higher the temperature, the faster the growth.
(2) Illumination: Mint is a long-day crop and likes sunshine. Long-term sunshine can promote the flowering of peppermint, which is beneficial to the accumulation of peppermint oil and menthol. ?
(3) Soil: Peppermint is not very strict with soil. Except for sandy soil, cohesive soil and low-lying soil with heavy pH value and poor drainage, it can be planted generally, especially in sandy loam and alluvial soil, and the soil pH value should be 6-7.5. ?
2. Preventive measures
(1) Pregnant women should not eat too much, and because mint can inhibit milk excretion, lactating women should not use it more.
(2) People with cough due to lung deficiency and sweating due to fever due to yin deficiency should also use it with caution.
(3) It has a refreshing effect and should not be drunk excessively.
(4) Mint should not be fried for a long time. Because of its local irritation, sensitive person should be used with caution.
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