HAKKA SNOW JAPANESE MINT/ Mentha arvensis/ Japanese mint, field mint, meadow mint Therapeutic properties and uses: (mainly related to menthol): An analgesic, pain-relieving, and antipruritic agent. It has been scientifically proven that menthol acts on TRPM8 receptors, creating an anesthetic "cold effect." This property is used in physiotherapy (aromatic massage). It has a vasoconstrictive effect (useful for headaches). It also relieves radicular pain (neuralgia). It has a hypertensive effect. It has a tonic and stimulating effect (central nervous system, liver, and digestive system). It enhances the secretion of the digestive glands. We also use it for neuralgia, toothache, headache, urticaria, eczema, itching, renal colic; Contraindications: Local application only. Children 7 years and older.