Mint / Bo He
So much more than its refreshing flavor, Mint is an effective, natural pain reliever that’s been shown to reduce stress and even help with PCOS.
Helps with:
Cramps
Bloating
Headaches
Digestion
How it heals
In Chinese Medicine, Mint releases the exterior and disperses heat, thereby clearing the head, brightening the eyes, and benefiting the throat. It also vents rashes and disperses stagnant, clouded qi.
In Western medicine, Mint is antibacterial and antiviral, reduces blood pressure, and induces healthy bile flow. The menthol in mint can also be used to relieve allergy and cold symptoms while relaxing the muscles.
Fun Fact: Mint (Mentha) gets its name from a Greek mythical character, Naiad—nymph of Mount Mintha who was loved by the god Hades. When she claimed to be superior to his wife, Persephone, the angry goddess transformed her into a mint plant.
What the research says
In a clinical trial, mint was shown to reduce the severity
of primary dysmenorrhea by taking three 330mg
peppermint extract capsules a day for the first three
days of the menstrual cycle.
Read ArticleSpearmint tea reduces free testosterone levels while
also increasing luteinizing hormone and follicle
stimulating hormone levels.
Read ArticleIn the evaluation of mint efficacy regarding
dysmenorrhea when compared with mefenamic acid,
peppermint oil reduced the severity and duration of
menstrual cramps with fewer side effects than
mefenamic acid.
Read ArticleMint demonstrated antipyretic and antinociceptive
properties through the presence of flavonoids,
saponins, tannins, reducing sugars, cardiac glycosides,
and triterpene steroids.
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