Volatile oil plays a major role in mint. The main components of volatile oil are menthol, menthone and a small amount of camphene and limonene. Mint also contains protein, carbohydrates, dietary fiber, riboflavin, vitamin E and so on.
1. Menthol contained in mint can excite the central nervous system, dilate skin capillaries, promote sweat gland secretion, and has the functions of sweating, antipyretic, anti-inflammatory and analgesic. Menthol can also relieve itching for external use, and can be used for wind-heat cold, sore throat and itchy skin.
2. Aromatic alkenes contained in mint can refresh the brain, soothe the liver and regulate qi, and relieve stagnation of liver qi, chest tightness and listlessness.
efficacy
Mint is a labiatae plant. The whole plant is green and fragrant, and has dual functions of medicine and food. The main edible parts are stems and leaves, and can also be eaten by squeezing juice. Edible, mint can be used as flavoring agent, spice, wine, tea and so on. It has antipyretic, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, soothing the liver, regulating qi, relieving itching, and refreshing effects, and can be used for treating wind-heat common cold, sore throat, skin itching, stagnation of liver qi, chest distress and fatigue.
1. Sweating to reduce fever
Peppermint contains volatile peppermint oil, which can excite the central nervous system, dilate skin capillaries, promote sweat gland secretion, and has the inherent effect of sweating and antipyretic. It can be used for treating common cold, fever and anhidrosis caused by exogenous wind and heat.
2. Anti-inflammatory and analgesic
Mentha contains menthol, which has anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects, and can relieve headache, pain, swelling and pain caused by inflammation of nose, pharynx and larynx.
3. Soothing the liver and relieve depression
The peppermint oil contained in peppermint is volatile, has the function of promoting qi circulation in the body, can soothe the liver and relieve depression, and can be used to treat liver depression and qi stagnation, chest and hypochondriac swelling and pain.
Stop itching
Mentha haplocalyx contains menthol, which can contract blood vessels of skin mucosa, paralyze nerve endings, diminish inflammation, relieve pain, relieve itching and cool down, and can be used for skin itching, eczema, rash, mosquito bites, etc.
Refreshing thinking
Peppermint oil in mint has a cool and fragrant smell, which can stimulate nerves, make people excited and refresh their minds. Suitable for people who need to be refreshed in work, study and examination.