The mint leaf is an amazing little leaf that has the ability to dissipate wind-heat, clear the head and eyes, benefit the throat, and regulate qi. However, it is not suitable for everyone. This article will introduce the use of mint leaves and precautions to help you make a wise choice.

Suitable for people

Mint leaves are suitable for people who feel wind-heat, headache and eye redness, sore throat, mouth sores and bad breath, swollen and painful gums, and those who have wind-heat itching. It brings coolness and comfort to these people.

Need to use with caution

Mint leaves are not suitable for people with Yin deficiency and blood dryness constitution, excessive sweating and surface deficiency, cold spleen and stomach, diarrhea and loose stools. These people may have adverse reactions to the use of peppermint leaves and should be used with caution.

A variety of effects

Mint leaves can promote sweat gland secretion, increase heat dissipation, inhibit gastrointestinal smooth muscle contraction, antispasmodic effect, more can promote respiratory gland secretion, relieve inflammation, on a variety of viruses and bacteria have inhibitory effect.

Newborn care

Newborns are still in the development of internal organs, delicate, the use of traditional Chinese medicine need to be particularly cautious, not indiscriminate. In newborn care, brushing the bed is also a major key. After drinking milk, give the newborn some warm water, not only can wash away the milk flavor, but also help to clean the mouth. Or, use a cotton swab gently dipped in water to clean the baby's mouth, but remember not to over-clean, need to be more gentle and careful.