The efficacy and function of spearmint

Spearmint is a traditional Chinese medicinal material. There are precedents of using spearmint to treat diseases in ancient times, so we can eat it with confidence. Next, I will mainly introduce to you the benefits of spearmint.

[Other names] Coriander, green mint, green mint, fish coriander

[Source] Mentha spicata L. [M. viridis L.], a plant of the genus Mentha in the family Lamiaceae, is used as medicine with its whole plant . It can be harvested throughout the year and used fresh or dried in the shade.

【Nature and flavor】 Spicy, sweet, slightly warm.

【Functions and indications】 Dispel wind and cold, relieve cough, reduce swelling and detoxify. Used for cold, cough, stomachache, abdominal distension, neuralgia; used externally to treat swelling and pain from falls, conjunctivitis, and boils in children.

[Usage and Dosage] 0.5-1 liang; for external use, mash an appropriate amount and apply to the affected area, squeeze the juice and apply to the eyes.

【Excerpt】 National Compendium of Chinese Herbal Medicines

The above is a brief introduction to spearmint. Through this we can understand that spearmint contains a variety of nutrients, which are very effective in treating and preventing some diseases. In daily life, everyone can eat it under the guidance of relevant people.