The efficacy and function of salty mint

Mint is a common plant around us, especially in summer. Mint is most used in summer because of its cool feeling and the effect of clearing dampness and heat. Mint can not only be used directly as medicine but also made into some products. Many people know the effects of mint, but do you still know the effects and functions of salty mint? If not, then the following introduction to the effects and functions of salty mint is worth your collection.

1. The efficacy and function of mint

1. Mint has the effect of stimulating the central nervous system. It has a burning and cooling sensation on the skin. At the same time, it has an inhibitory and paralyzing effect on sensory nerve endings; therefore, it can be used as an anti-irritant and skin stimulant. It not only has anti-allergic and antipruritic effects on skin itching, but also has obvious relieving and analgesic effects on neuralgia and rheumatic joint pain.

2. Mint has desensitizing, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effects on the skin caused by mosquito bites; it also has obvious antitussive, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effects on upper respiratory tract infections; it has anti-edema, analgesic, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effects on hemorrhoids and anal fissures.

3. Oral prescriptions containing mint products have a stimulating effect on the taste nerves and olfactory nerves. It has a warming and stimulating effect on the oral mucosa, can promote salivation, increase appetite, increase blood supply to the gastric mucosa, and improve digestive function. It is beneficial in treating indigestion and relieving the feeling of stomach bloating. It can also treat hiccups and spasmodic stomach pains. In addition, mint also has a good wind-repelling effect in the intestines, can reduce intestinal gas, relax intestinal muscle peristalsis, and has the effect of alleviating intestinal hernia pain.

4. Mint leaves mainly contain peppermint oil, menthol, menthone, isomenthone, rosmarinic acid and other ingredients. The unique cool, throat-soothing and aromatic smell of mint can be used to conceal and improve the discomfort of some medicines with peculiar smell and difficult to swallow.

Side Effects of Peppermint Tea

1. Peppermint contains 1-3% volatile oil, of which menthol (menthol) accounts for about 80%, followed by menthone, isomenthol, pinene, etc. It has a stimulating effect on the digestive tract and an inhibitory effect on the medullary center and the heart. Taking 20 ml of menthol can cause severe poisoning. Poisoning is often caused by overdose.

2. Symptoms of poisoning: usually occur 10 minutes to several hours after eating. Symptoms include nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, dizziness, numbness of hands and feet, unsteady gait, drowsiness, coma, etc. Some patients may experience laryngeal spasm, slow breathing, increased respiratory secretions, and decreased blood pressure. Allergic skin changes may occur.