Peppermint TeaPeppermint tea iswidely acknowledged the world over for it’s healing and com

Peppermint Tea

Peppermint tea iswidely acknowledged the world over for it’s healing and comforting properties. The tea is primarily known for its beneficial effects to the digestive system, although more and more benefits to the other bodily systems are being discovered.

The beverage is typically made from an infusion of an herb that has been prized for centuries for its medicinal benefits and distinctive flavor. Known by its scientific name of mentha piperata, the peppermint plant is a naturally occurring hybrid of spearmint (mentha spicata) and water mint (mentha aquatica). It has lance-shaped leaves that are usually greenish purple in color.

The dainty plant contains several active constituents that are believed to impart the highly vaunted benefits. Most notable among these is its healing volatile oil which contains the powerful therapeutic ingredient menthol, as well as menthone, menthyl acetate and some 40 other compounds. 

The following are the benefits believed to be derived from the refreshing brew:

• Peppermint tea may help aid in better digestion. It is also believed to help treat irritable bowel syndrome. This is mainly due to the actions of the volatile oils in peppermint that are believed to help relax the smooth muscles of the intestines.

• It may also help ease nausea and vomiting.
  

• Is believed to help dissolve gallstones.

• Helps reduce the severity of herpes outbreaks.

• May help control muscle aches and chronic pain.
  

• The tea is believed to help clear congestion and cough related to colds and allergies. It may also help control mild asthma.

• May also contribute to calming the nervous system and consequently fight stress.

The tea possesses a refreshing and cooling flavor that is highly satisfying both hot and cold. Consuming one or two cups per day may be sufficient to derive the benefits of peppermint tea.