PEPPERMINT TEA BENEFITS
Peppermint Tea's Benefits are very worthwhile, even if some sites will make rather excitable and unproven claims. Let's look at the most common claims made, without the hype: (note: Peppermint Tea Benefits are almost identical to spearmint tea benefits)
IMPORTANT: Do not take peppermint if you have had an organ transplant. It can interfere with anti-rejection drugs.
Improve digestion: Peppermint relaxes muscles within the bowel, and unless you suffer from GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) this is quite helpful to your digestion.
Reduce pain: If you have intestinal pain, genuine peppermint tea benefits you by reducing spasms. There is also research cited by the University of Maryland that suggest that even the aroma of peppermint tea benefits migraine sufferers.
Eliminate inflammation: Most proof for this is once again intestinal, where the June 2004 issue of "Digestion" reported on a study where peppermint eased indigestion, upset stomach, flatulence, colitis and irritable bowel syndrome by calming and relaxing the muscles of the stomach. Menthol and methyl salicylate, the main ingredients in peppermint, have antispasmodic effects
Relax the body and mind: With no caffeine, one of the most obvious peppermint tea benefits is that it will not keep you awake. However, it gets better, with several studies showing that the properties above also help with sleep.
Cure bad breath: Well, we all know this! And it's nicer and more relaxing than a breath mint.
Weight loss: If you drink peppermint tea instead of sugary sodas, you will get a benefit. However, most claims of peppermint tea being a big weight loss aid are unproven. And unlikely.
Boosts the immune system: To quote the Maryland Medical Center "In test tubes, peppermint kills some types of bacteria, fungi, and viruses, suggesting it may have antibacterial, anti-fungal, and antiviral properties". Sadly, this sort of scientific accuracy is lost on people who believe that this means drinking peppermint tea will make you resistant to the common cold. It won't!
IMPORTANT: Do not take peppermint if you have had an organ transplant. It can interfere with anti-rejection drugs.
Improve digestion: Peppermint relaxes muscles within the bowel, and unless you suffer from GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) this is quite helpful to your digestion.
Reduce pain: If you have intestinal pain, genuine peppermint tea benefits you by reducing spasms. There is also research cited by the University of Maryland that suggest that even the aroma of peppermint tea benefits migraine sufferers.
Eliminate inflammation: Most proof for this is once again intestinal, where the June 2004 issue of "Digestion" reported on a study where peppermint eased indigestion, upset stomach, flatulence, colitis and irritable bowel syndrome by calming and relaxing the muscles of the stomach. Menthol and methyl salicylate, the main ingredients in peppermint, have antispasmodic effects
Relax the body and mind: With no caffeine, one of the most obvious peppermint tea benefits is that it will not keep you awake. However, it gets better, with several studies showing that the properties above also help with sleep.
Cure bad breath: Well, we all know this! And it's nicer and more relaxing than a breath mint.
Weight loss: If you drink peppermint tea instead of sugary sodas, you will get a benefit. However, most claims of peppermint tea being a big weight loss aid are unproven. And unlikely.
Boosts the immune system: To quote the Maryland Medical Center "In test tubes, peppermint kills some types of bacteria, fungi, and viruses, suggesting it may have antibacterial, anti-fungal, and antiviral properties". Sadly, this sort of scientific accuracy is lost on people who believe that this means drinking peppermint tea will make you resistant to the common cold. It won't!
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The Advice above is general in nature and may not be suitable for all people. Always consult a health professional. Lady Devotea is a qualified herbalist and is available for consultations.