Everyone must be familiar with mint leaves. It is an edible wild vegetable. It is also called silver dan grass. It is a wild herb that grows in humid areas. It is also a special existence of both medicine and food. Having said so much, what are the effects, functions and taboos of mint leaves? Next, I will tell you in detail. The efficacy, effects and contraindications of mint leaves1. The efficacy of mint leaves Mint leaves have many functions such as cooling, sterilization and fever reduction. In addition, they also have anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects. After being used as medicine, they can be used to treat upper respiratory tract infections and influenza in humans, with obvious therapeutic effects. Mint leaves also have some natural oils, which can strengthen the stomach, promote gallbladder function and protect the liver, which is also an important function of mint leaves. 2. Mint leaves can remove odors Fresh mint leaves have a unique aroma. People can usually pair them with mint leaves when making some fishy ingredients, which can effectively remove the fishy smell. In addition, eating mint leaves together with fruits or desserts can also have a good flavor-enhancing effect. 3. Mint leaves can treat insomnia Mint leaves have a good regulating effect on human nerves. People dry them and use them to fill pillows, which can improve people's sleep quality and significantly improve people's insomnia symptoms. 4. Taboos of mint leaves There is no contraindication to eating mint leaves for most people, but it can inhibit the secretion of milk. Women who are breastfeeding cannot eat mint leaves. In addition, patients with yin deficiency fever and blood deficiency dizziness cannot eat mint leaves, otherwise it will aggravate the symptoms of physical weakness and be detrimental to health. |
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