Peppermint Tea

Peppermint tea










Peppermint tea is excellent for the digestive system. 
It is also used to promote better sleep, relieve stress, improve mental alertness, eliminate bad breath, and boost the immune system.
cup of the beverage will help with heartburn and upset stomach
 Aids in Digestion

Peppermint tea relaxes the digestive tract and promotes proper bile flow, two actions that keep your digestive system functioning at optimal levels.
At the same time, peppermint tea can help move trapped gas through the body, reducing symptoms like bloating, stomach pain, and flatulence. It is also able to relieve spasms and cramps in the gallbladder and bile duct.
By relaxing your digestive system, it can also help maintain steady bowel movements, which helps prevent hemorrhoids from occurring.

Relieves IBS symptoms

As mentioned, peppermint tea is a popular digestive aid, and it is used for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) in particular. Consumption of peppermint tea can soothe the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, which relieves IBS symptoms such as bloating and abdominal pain.
One 2007 study saw that peppermint oil reduced IBS symptoms by 50% in 75% of those who used it. Research published in 2011 also found that peppermint activates an “anti-pain” channel in the colon, which soothes inflammatory pain in the GI tract.

a Better Night’s Sleep

Having a warm cup of peppermint tea before bed can help improve sleep, thanks to the menthol in the leaves, which allows the muscles in the body to relax. This can even contribute to more vivid dreams.

Relieves Stress

The menthol in peppermint leaves is a muscle relaxant and a sedative; drinking a cup of this herbal infusion promotes overall body and mind relaxation. It can also reduce blood pressure because of its anti-inflammatory properties; this is also one of the reasons why peppermint is a popular herb in aromatherapy.
Take 10 minutes from your busy day to sip a cup of peppermint tea and try to focus on being calm.

The Gallbladder and Liver

If there are small gallstones present, drinking peppermint tea might help break them down into smaller pieces. It also helps promote the flow of bile from the gallbladder to your liver, resulting in fewer issues and attacks if you have a troubled gallbladder.
And as noted, peppermint tea can also help ease the pain and discomfort of gallbladder attack spasms and cramping.

Mental Alertness

The scent of peppermint has an effect on the brain, so drinking a cup of the tea and inhaling the aromatic scent can help the mind stay focused. It’s ideal for students and those who work through the night.

Bad Breath at Bay

There’s a reason why peppermint is found in toothpaste, mouthwash, chewing gum, and candy: its strong flavor and scent is good at masking bad odors, such as those found in the mouth as a result of halitosis.
But not only that, peppermint leaves are antibacterial so they actually kill some of the bacteria that contribute to the bad breath, allowing for cleaner, fresher-smelling breath.

Troubled Skin

Peppermint tea benefits skin as well. Hormonal skin troubles like acne can persist throughout adulthood and can be difficult to treat, but a natural solution can possibly be found with peppermint tea. The tea boosts estrogen levels in some people, and that boost can often equal balancing the hormonal issues and thereby helping get rid of the acne*.

Headaches and Migraines

So many human ailments stem from stress, tense muscles, and blood vessels constricting too tightly. In headaches and migraines, blood doesn’t flow easily in these constricted vessels, causing pain.
Peppermint leaves are known to relax muscles, so drinking the tea when a headache or migraine strikes will ease the pain and allow blood to flow properly again. 

Combats Coughs and Congestion

When added to hot water, menthol acts as a terrific agent for loosening and breaking up the thick mucus that lines the lungs when sick, making it easier to remove by coughing. It’s also a great aid for sore and itchy throats, and dry coughs.

Helps to Lose Weight

The strong scent of peppermint tea has been found to reduce appetite, and a cup of the drink could suppress food cravings and help you feel full for longer periods of time. As a result, using peppermint tea as a weight loss remedy has the potential to prevent obesity.

 For Motion Sickness

How does peppermint tea treat motion sickness? It has an anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, and overall soothing effect on the stomach due to its menthol content. This herbal tea can target symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, and dizziness, especially in pregnant women and those traveling by land, sea, or air.
Peppermint tea can treat  diarrhea and stomach pain.


 Immune System Health

Peppermint tea is also an incredible immune system booster. The antibacterial and antimicrobial properties in peppermint tea are able to ward off pathogens that lead to illnesses like the common cold and flu, and prevent symptoms like coughing, fatigue, and fever.
The antioxidant content in peppermint may also keep your immune system healthy by fighting free radicals.


Peppermint tea before bed may allow you to sleep better due to its relaxing menthol content. 
For maximum benefits, it is best to consume two to three cups daily.

Precautions and Side Effects of Peppermint Tea


As for side effects, while peppermint tea is safe for most pregnant women, it is thought that large amounts may trigger a miscarriage. Peppermint may also cause breathing problems in some children and infants, even in small doses.
In some people, peppermint tea may also worsen acid reflux since the tea can increase the back flow of stomach acid into the esophagus. Also, you should not consume peppermint tea if you are allergic to mentho

Sipping a warm cup at the end of the day can promote a feeling of overall peace and comfort, and help you  from a long, stressful day.


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