Women taking mint can play a certain evacuation of wind-heat, clearing the head and eyes, sharp throat, liver and qi, but mint infusion effect is limited, usually take the way of decoction, whether long-term use also need to follow the doctor’s advice. Peppermint water is usually made by soaking a few peppermint leaves. The effect of mint water is limited, it is recommended to take the way of decoction. Peppermint is pungent and cool in nature. It belongs to the lung and liver meridians. Effects include dispersing wind-heat, clearing the head and eyes, inducing diaphoresis, transmitting rashes, and dispersing Qi from the liver. It can be used for wind-heat colds, the first signs of wind-warmth, headache, eye redness, paralysis of the throat (redness, swelling and pain in the throat, or dryness, foreign body sensation, or itchy and uncomfortable pharynx, and difficulty in swallowing), mouth sores, rubella, measles, and distension of the chest and ribs (collectively referred to as the chest and ribcage area). Mentha piperita can be taken by women for the above mentioned effects, and can be used for wind-heat colds, headaches, red eyes, dry throat, sore throat, and distension of the chest and ribs caused by liver depression and stagnation of qi (poor transportation of qi and blood in the liver and depression of emotions). However, it should not be taken for a long period of time, and specific instructions should be followed. Note that peppermint is contraindicated in cases of superficial deficiency and excessive sweating. If you are allergic to peppermint, it is also forbidden to use it. Chinese medicine should be used under the guidance of a physician, and should not be taken on its own to avoid adverse effects.