Chinese Mint (Bo He)

Chinese Bulk Herbs – Chinese Mint (Bo He)

Chinese Mint (Bo He) is used for diarrhea and painful menstruation. It is also used as an astringent and stimulant. It is mixed with other herbs either to mask the taste of a bitter herb or will help in the formula for fevers, headaches, and cough.

Clinical Use (Chinese):
Bo He is used to expel wind heat in the head from fevers, headaches, coughs, and sore throats. It will also quicken the healing of skin rashes and Chinese mint helps with qi stagnation with emotional issues, PMS, a pressure in the chest and sides.

Latin Name:
Mentha arvensis

Chinese Name:
Bo He

Common Names:
Chinese field mint, Hairy Mint, Marsh Mint, Cornmint, and Water Mint

Parts Used:
Aerial portion

Properties:
Pungent in flavor, cool in property, acts on the Liver and Lung channels.

Cautions:
Nursing mothers should not use as it will cause insufficient lactation. Avoid use in patients who sweat easily or with a yin deficiency. Do not decoct for long period of time — Chinese Mint should be added after all other healing herbs have been decocted.

*Disclaimer: These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

**This information is provided to assist trained practitioners of traditional Chinese medicine with selection of products. If you are not familiar with these formulas or concepts please consult an acupuncturist or herbal practitioner trained in the use of Chinese herbs or refer to more in-depth reference materials. Chinese herbal remedies are meant to improve health and function, not act as a substitute for medical care.