Peppermint
Also Known As: Mentha Haplocalyx
Chinese Name: 薄荷
Thermal Nature: Cooling
Flavor: Pungent
Organ Meridian: Lung, liver
Properties: Expel heat, relieve headache due to cold, harmonize liver energy
Best Use For: Treating heat-type flu, has excellent properties in promoting sweating (which helps to get rid of body heatiness)
Serving Per Day For One Person: 3 to 6g
Dietary Caution: People with Yin deficiency should reduce their intake of peppermint
Suitable For: All types of body constitution
