As-Suyuti in "Medicine of the Prophet" said, " Mint is hot and dry. It is the subtlest of all pot herbs. It strengthens the stomach, soothes hiccup, aids sexual intercourse, and if placed in milk prevents it turning into cheese … An infusion of unripe grapes with mint is used to check nausea.”
In Chinese Traditional Medicine, mint is called Bo He and is used, amongst other things, for a runny nose. headache, cough, sore throat, and red eyes.