Dried Mint Leaf (Bo He Ye)

Alias:
Peppermint, Mentha, Mint Leaf, Spearmint

Properties:
Pungent, Cool

Pharmacological Effects:

• Peppermint leaves have the effects of cooling and detoxifying, dispersing wind-heat, refreshing the mind, and relaxing muscles.
• Modern research shows that menthol, the active compound in peppermint leaves, has a strong cooling effect and is effective in relieving symptoms such as headaches, cough, and sore throat caused by wind-heat.
• Peppermint leaves have antibacterial properties, inhibiting the growth of various bacteria and viruses, commonly used for upper respiratory tract infections and mouth ulcers.
• Peppermint leaves are beneficial for regulating the digestive system, helping to relieve indigestion, bloating, abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting.
• They also have analgesic effects, providing relief from headaches, muscle pain, and joint pain caused by Qi stagnation, blood stasis, or wind-cold.
• Suitable for the adjunctive treatment of colds, headaches, coughs, sore throat, indigestion, mouth ulcers, and muscle pain.