Ingredient Spotlight

Mint / Bo He

Why we love it

Mint is more than just a refreshing herb—it’s a versatile botanical known for supporting comfort, digestion, and overall relaxation.

Traditionally Supports:

  • Menstrual ease

  • Digestive well-being

  • Head tension

  • Bloating reduction

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How It's Used

In Chinese herbal traditions, Mint is celebrated for its ability to release exterior heat, support natural energy flow, and promote harmony. It’s often used to help clear the head, brighten the eyes, and soothe the throat, while also supporting overall balance.

In Western herbal practices, Mint is appreciated for its versatile properties. Known for its refreshing qualities, it supports digestion, encourages balance, and promotes comfort in everyday life. The menthol in mint adds a soothing, cooling effect that’s cherished across traditions.

Fun Fact: The name Mint is rooted in Greek mythology, where the nymph Minthe (or Mintha) was transformed into a mint plant by Persephone, creating a legend as enduring as Mint’s invigorating aroma!

How we use it

“Mint is an effective muscle relaxant and anxiety reducer, making it perfect for the mental and physical tension felt in the days leading up to menstruation. Try adding your tincture to mint tea for an extra boost of benefits.”

- Lulu Ge, Founder

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.
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Spearmint tea reduces free testosterone levels while also increasing luteinizing hormone and follicle stimulating hormone levels.
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In 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.
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Mint demonstrated antipyretic and antinociceptive properties through the presence of flavonoids, saponins, tannins, reducing sugars, cardiac glycosides, and triterpene steroids.
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