What are the effects and functions of peppermint hydrosol?

The mint plant is widely distributed in China. There are widespread mint beside some mountain wetlands in rural areas or beside some streams. Mint leaves are edible, especially in summer. Eating mint leaves is very cool and has the effect of clearing away heat and relieving summer heat. In addition, mint has many medicinal effects. For example, there are many mint essential oils on the market. In addition, mint hydrosol is also loved by women. This hydrosol has the following benefits.

The efficacy and function of mint hydrosol:

Aroma and taste

Its aroma is like crushed fresh mint leaves. Intense, cooling, and refreshing, but noticeably lighter than its essential oil counterpart. The undiluted version is very strong, but diluted it becomes milder, like mint tea.

Stability and Shelf Life

The stability of peppermint hydrosol is not good. The shelf life is only about 12 months, even under optimal storage conditions. Although it can sometimes be stored longer, it still spoils easily; every time new peppermint hydrosol is distilled, the old one is always thrown away at the same time. Interestingly, peppermint is considered an antioxidant, yet its hydrosol is easily oxidized. Data shows that this is a property caused by the combined factors of high pH and high conductivity.

Features and usage

Peppermint is well known for its digestive, anti-inflammatory and mentally stimulating effects. Although its essential oil must be used only in low doses, peppermint hydrosol does not have this problem, but it is still considered unsuitable for use in children under three years old.

As an excellent digestive aid, peppermint is helpful in treating acute abdominal pain, intestinal gas, angina or gastric reflux and various indigestion. If you suffer from Crohn's disease, colitis or irritable bowel syndrome, you might want to try peppermint hydrosol. Many patients have found relief from it. When combined with basil hydrosol, it enhances anti-spasmodic effects and helps eliminate recurring symptoms of diarrhea/constipation. Peppermint is also an effective cleanser for the digestive tract. It has mild antibacterial and anti-fermentation effects. It is also one of the hydrosols suitable for drinking. It can be blended with Roman chamomile hydrosol to deal with intestinal parasites. Mix peppermint hydrosol and Roman chamomile hydrosol into 60 ml, add 1L of water to dilute, and drink it every day. To combat motion sickness and dizziness and vomiting, change the ratio of the above-mentioned hydrosol to water to 50:50 and drink it in small sips.

Use undiluted peppermint hydrosol for three weeks to detoxify the liver and large intestine, which can effectively improve bad breath and acne-prone skin. For very red, swollen and uncomfortable pimples, apply pure peppermint hydrosol; apply twice a day while following the three-week internal medication plan. It can also treat skin burns and itching, quickly relieve allergic reactions and insect bites, and is also an excellent douche for discomfort or itching in the genitals of both men and women.