The efficacy and function of Chinese medicine mint

Peppermint has the effects of extinguishing fire, evacuating wind, cold and heat, clearing away pathogenic factors, relieving rashes and itching, and soothing the liver and regulating qi. This product is the above-ground part of the mint plant of the Lamiaceae family. It is mainly produced in Jiangsu Province, Zhejiang Province and other places. Harvest in autumn and winter when the leaves and stems are lush or the flowers are in bloom for the third time. Use raw. It is preferred to choose those with many leaves, dark green color, refreshing taste and strong fragrance. So what are the effects and contraindications of the traditional Chinese medicine mint?

The names of the vaccine used in the production prescriptions are mint, peppermint, and subohe.

The nature and flavor of the vaccine are cool in nature and spicy in taste. It enters the lung and liver meridians.

Production function and main treatment of vaccine function: Fire fighting and evacuating wind-cold and wind-heat, clearing away the purgatives, clearing away rashes and relieving itching, soothing the liver and regulating qi. It is mainly used to treat wind-cold and wind-heat superficial symptoms, Wei-dividing symptoms of febrile disease, wind-cold and wind-heat-induced headache and red eyes, sore throat, measles that does not break out, itchy skin, and liver-qi stagnation syndrome. In addition, this product has a fragrant taste and can clear away heat, dampness and neutralize the body. It is used to treat summer heat, dampness, foul air, abdominal distension and pain, vomiting and diarrhea.

Contraindications for clinical use in childbirth: 1. Peppermint oil has the effect of preventing embryo implantation and early pregnancy. The cause of termination of pregnancy may be related to increased uterine contractions, immediate damage to embryonic tissues, and a decrease in chorionic gonadotropin levels. Therefore, pregnant women should use it with caution.

2. Peppermint is fragrant, pungent and dispersing, and can make hands sweat, but it also has the disadvantage of consuming Qi. It should not be used if you have spontaneous sweating due to Qi deficiency, or if you are elderly, sick, children, or those who have just given birth and have Qi and blood deficiency. It should not be used by those who have just recovered from a cold, who have disharmony between the Ying and Wei systems, who sweat a lot and are afraid of wind, or who fear that excessive sweating will damage Qi and cause loss of Yang.

3. Peppermint is good at dispelling wind, and wind-clearing medicines are mostly dry, so people with yang deficiency and dry blood should use it with caution. If the clinical symptoms are dry skin, itching without rash, dandruff and burning sensation, dry and hard stool, red tongue, little coating, and a thin and rapid pulse, it should be combined with Qi-invigorating, blood-nourishing, and Yin-tonifying skin care drugs. It should be used with caution and the dosage should not be too large.

Production Usage and Usage Method The general dosage of the vaccine is 3 to 6 grams, decocted in water.

Production of clinical medication experience vaccine 1. Mint light refreshing powder, has the effects of extinguishing fire and evacuating wind, cold and heat, clearing the head, benefiting the throat, clearing rashes, and relieving depression. It is mainly used to treat wind-cold and wind-heat superficial symptoms, headache and dizziness, red and swollen eyes, sore throat and hoarseness, sinusitis, toothache, measles that does not break out, itchy rash, liver qi stagnation, side pain and abdominal distension, etc. It is reasonable to use it alone, either fresh or dried. It can be taken orally or applied externally.