Does peppermint cure high blood pressure?

Mentha piperita is a traditional Chinese medicine with the effects of clearing the head and eyes, clearing the throat and penetrating the rash, dispersing wind-heat, clearing the liver and promoting the flow of qi. It cannot be used to treat high blood pressure, and people with high blood pressure need to follow the doctor’s instructions to take treatment. Mentha piperita is pungent in flavor and cool in nature, and is attributed to the lung meridian and liver meridian. It is mainly used in the treatment of fever, wind-cold, chest tightness, dystocia (pain in the area of the ribs and coats of arms), distension and pain in the epigastrium (abdomen), headache, eye redness and pain, rubella, itchiness, sore throat, impenetrable measles, vomiting, diarrhea and other illnesses. People who are allergic to peppermint are prohibited from taking it. Allergic people should be cautious of using peppermint. At present, there are no clear adverse drug reactions after taking Peppermint. People suffering from the above conditions can take Peppermint under the guidance of a professional Chinese medicine practitioner. Peppermint does not have the efficacy of treating high blood pressure, people with high blood pressure need to consult a hospital and follow the doctor’s instructions to take medication, so as to avoid delaying the condition.