Speaking of mint, it is no stranger in our daily life. Some chewing gum is mint-flavored, some toothpaste is mint-flavored, and many cakes are mint-flavored ... mint, a well-known plant, is spread all over the country and grows in fields and ditches. It's lush. No matter from the sense or perspective, as long as it is mentioned, it will give people a feeling of youth and coolness. Mint is a perennial herb in Labiatae. Its stems and leaves can be harvested 1-2 times a year. "A butterfly in full bloom flips its wings, exposing the wind branches and making autumn beautiful. Self-pity is not as good as raccoon. " The mint in Lu You's Mint Painting Fan is very beautiful. How much do you know about the health care function of mint in hot summer?

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Mint is a cool herb in summer. When you put a leaf in your mouth in summer, you will feel a coolness from your mouth to your forehead. This is mainly because mint contains a substance called menthol, which can stimulate the cold receptor trpm 8 in your skin and mouth and make your body feel cold, but it does not actually change the temperature. Trpm 8 receptor exists in the principle of sensory nerve, and its main function is to receive cold and warm stimuli and make your body feel cold. At the same time,

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Modern medical research has found that mint has a certain therapeutic effect on diseases of human digestive system, nervous system and respiratory system. Menthol has good permeability to skin and can deeply sterilize. It can kill trichomonas and various microorganisms, repel mosquitoes, prevent corrosion and have good corrosion resistance, so it is easy to store, not easy to mildew and not easy to be eaten by insects. Busy work will make us feel a lot of pressure, and we are prone to symptoms such as irritability, anger and insomnia. Eating mint at this time can promote metabolism, relieve stress, clear away heat and relieve fatigue, stimulate appetite and help digestion.

The most common practice of mint is to cook porridge. When the porridge is almost cooked, cut the washed mint leaves into pieces, sprinkle them like chopped green onion, and turn off the heat when it smells good. You can also spread eggs with mint, make mint egg soup, and make scented tea with chrysanthemum roses. It is worth reminding that mint is light and sweaty, and it is easy to consume gas when eaten too much, so pregnant women are weak and sweaty after illness, so it is not recommended to eat it.