7 REASONS TO DRINK PEPPERMINT TEA!

Originally shared by Lisa Lin (Teasenz)

7 REASONS TO DRINK PEPPERMINT TEA!
#pepperminttea  is not only mild and refreshing, but also powerful to treat a number of maladies. It can be a viable alternative for pharmaceuticals in some situations. Peppermint tea is prepared from the dried leaves of peppermint plant, which is a natural hybrid of spearmint and water mint. The main component of the #tea   is peppermint oil that contains menthol, menthone and menthyl acetate, which contribute to all its therapeutic effects. The tea is also rich in minerals such as #calcium  , #magnesium  &  #potassium   which provide a number of health benefits. 

1. WEIGHT LOSS
If you are keeping a close tab on added sugar and calories it’s time you start drinking peppermint tea. The strong smell of mint has been shown to control appetite and suppress cravings. A hot cup of peppermint tea after dinner can actually curb your desires for desserts and thus promotes #weightloss  

2. TOOTHACHE & BAD BREATH
Peppermint tea can be gargled to relieve toothaches. It contains eugenol which has antiseptic and analgesic properties. The tea can also help to get rid of #badbreath   caused by smoking, drinking alcohol or even eating onion and garlic. The antibacterial properties of peppermint tea make it ideal for improving bad breath. You can either drink the tea or swish it around in your mouth for best results. Besides peppermint tea, you can also drink green tea for weight loss.

3. DIGESTION
Peppermint tea is known for its ability to soothe an upset stomach and also relieve heartburn. It also helps relieve gas by relaxing the muscles of your intestine, allowing the gas to pass and also ease abdominal pain. The tea also stimulates bile flow to increase the rate and efficiency of #digestion   and promote healthy bowel movements. Besides, the tea is also an analgesic that can reduce pains associated with cramps, bloating and indigestion. Conditions such as diarrhoea, irritable bowel syndrome and constipation can all be improved with this tea.

4. CONGESTION
Placing a bag of peppermint tea in hot boiling water and using it as an inhalant can help to ease chest congestion associated with cold and allergies. The methanol in the cup of herbal tea can help relieve congestion. The tea thins the mucous and acts as an expectorant to break up coughs that can relieve dry coughs and sore throat. When you are suffering from cough have four to five cups of peppermint tea between your meals. You can also add a few drops of lemon juice to the tea to relieve #congestion   . You can also try hing or asafoetida for cough and cold.

5. FEVER
A mild peppermint tea can bring down your #fever   . Menthol, the main component of peppermint tea, can help your body cool down from inside while drinking the hot tea causes external sweating. Here are 6 home remedies that can relieve fever.

6. STRESS & ANXIETY
Peppermint tea has a cool, refreshing flavour and an invigorating aroma that can help you to relieve #stress   effectively. It also has sedative properties that can help you relieve nervousness and #anxiety   . You may also find it difficult to fall asleep when you are stressed out. The menthol in peppermint tea can relax the muscles and help you fall asleep.

7. NAUSEAU & VOMITNG
Peppermint has a calm and numbing effect that can treat #nausea  . Being an antispasmodic, peppermint tea reduces the chances of #vomiting   and nausea. It can also deal with motion sickness by reducing stomach ache and queasiness associated with it.

BONUS: Here is how you can brew peppermint tea:
In boiling water, put 2 tablespoons of dried peppermint leaves.
Let it steep for 15-20 minutes and then strain.

TIPS:
You can add some sweetener or even better: squeeze in some lemon juice according to your taste and enjoy your hot cup of tea!

source:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peppermint_tea
http://www.thehealthsite.com/fitness/7-healthy-reasons-to-drink-peppermint-tea-ta0315/
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