Peppermint (Mentha canadensis) is a plant of the Lamiaceae and the genus Peppermint. It is an aromatic crop with special economic value. The whole plant is green and aromatic.
Peppermint has both medical and edible functions. The main edible parts are stems and leaves. It can also be squeezed into juice. In food, mint can be used as a flavoring agent, as a spice, and can also be used with wine, tea, etc.
Peppermint contains menthol, which can freshen breath and has a variety of medicinal properties. It can relieve abdominal pain and gallbladder problems such as cramps.
1. Peppermint essential oil
It is a pure plant extract extracted from mint flowers. It is a good moisturizing skin care product. It has the effect of beauty and beauty for female friends. It can also shrink capillaries and improve various skin problems such as acne and eczema on the face.
2. Mint leaf powder
It is a processed product of mint leaves, which contains a large amount of peppermint oil and volatile substances, which has obvious health care effects on the human body. It can also be used in the treatment of various human skin diseases in daily life. The menthol contained in it can paralyze nerve endings. It has anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving effects, relieving itching and detoxification.
5 magical uses of mint in life:
1. Making air freshener
Wash the fresh mint leaves to dry, cut into mint, put the mint into the jar, press a little, pour the 99% alcohol liquid into the jar with the mint leaves to soak, cover Soak the bottle cap for a week, and the air freshener will be ready
2. Mint leaf tea
Half a spoon of mint leaves, 1 lemon slice, soak in boiling water for 3-5 minutes
3. Mint leaf mosquito repellent water
If there is a baby at home who cannot spray toilet water or mosquito-repellent incense to repel mosquitoes, you can dry the mint leaves, add dried moxa leaves, and sew a sachet to hang on the baby’s bed, which is safe and secure, and can achieve the effect of repelling mosquitoes.
4. Peppermint powder mask
Summer refreshing mask: mint, aloe, chrysanthemum, honeysuckle, and coix seed powder are mixed into a paste with water and applied to the face. It has the effect of clearing heat, cooling, calming, eliminating acne and refreshing.
5. Mint mud
After staying up late, pick a few fresh mint leaves, mash them, and apply directly to the dark circles to reduce swelling and dark circles.
Tips:
1. For postpartum women, if they breastfeed their baby, it is best not to consume mint, as mint may cause "withdrawal of milk".
2. Peppermint contains volatile oil, if it is cooked for too long, the effect of volatile oil will decrease.