Peppermint tea: how to use it for health

Peppermint tea is very popular, whether as a refreshing stimulant or as a soothing remedy for minor complaints. You can easily use its positive properties for your health.

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How does peppermint tea work?

Peppermint has numerous health-promoting properties that have even been scientifically confirmed. This aromatic herb belongs to the well-known mint family and is a natural cross between water mint and spearmint. Particularly noteworthy are the essential oils in the leaves, especially menthol. This not only provides the characteristic freshness effect, but also scores points with its cooling, antiseptic and anti-fungal effects. Menthol even has a slightly anesthetic effect on the skin - a real all-rounder!

What are the benefits of peppermint?

The possible uses of peppermint are as diverse as its effects. What is particularly noteworthy is its digestive and anti-spasmodic effect. Both the gastrointestinal system as well as the muscles and even the upper respiratory tract benefit from the calming properties of this herb. In addition, peppermint has anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving effects - one reason why it is so popular in the form of tea or oil.

Another plus point: peppermint oil has an antibacterial effect. That's exactly why it is often used as a proven home remedy for a wide variety of ailments - from digestive problems to cold symptoms.

Peppermint in everyday life

In addition to its health benefits, peppermint impresses with its refreshing, spicy taste. This makes them a popular ingredient for sweets, chewing gum and other foods. It is also hard to imagine dental care products such as toothpaste and mouthwash without it. In short: Peppermint is not only a medicinal herb, but also an indispensable part of our everyday life!

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Peppermint tea – cooling and refreshing

The menthol contained in mint has a cooling effect, especially the essential oil, which can also be used well against headaches. Even if you drink peppermint tea, the menthol is very refreshing. That's why the tea is often drunk, especially in summer outside temperatures, warm or as iced tea. And by the way, the mint also ensures good breath.


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Peppermint relieves stomach pain

Peppermint tea is also effective against stomach pain, nausea, flatulence and bloated stomach or against the feeling of fullness after eating food that is difficult to digest. Peppermint relaxes the digestive tract and can therefore also relieve cramp-like pain. This was done in animalStudiesproven. The use of peppermint oil has oneStudyfor the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome show that it works better than a placebo. AnotherStudyGastrointestinal diseases in children, in which peppermint oil was also used, also had a soothing effect.

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Preparation of peppermint tea

Preparing peppermint tea is very easy: either you make a tea infusion from dried leaves or from fresh peppermint leaves.
For one cup, place a teaspoon (3 g) of dried leaves in a tea strainer and pour boiling water over it and let it steep covered for 5 to 10 minutes, the Grönemeyer guide “Heal yourself with herbs” recommends. To make a pot of peppermint tea with fresh leaves, pour about 30 g of peppermint leaves with freshly boiled water and let it steep for around 10 minutes, according to the recommendation from the book “The Great Lexicon of Medicinal Plants”.

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Important NOTE:This article is for informational purposes only and does not replace a medical diagnosis. If you have any uncertainties, urgent questions or acute symptoms, you should contact your doctor or ask for advice at the pharmacy. The medical on-call service can be reached via the nationwide number 116117.