Monday, June 1, 2009

Peppermint Tea: i am drinking it now

Peppermint tea
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Peppermint tea is a drink that is either a mixture of tea and peppermint (Mentha piperita) or a tisane (infusion) of peppermint alone. This drink is said to have health benefits. It is sometimes called mint tea, a phrase that could also refer to tea. Tea made solely from peppermint leaves is naturally caffeine-free, but if blended with Camellia sinensis leaves it will contain caffeine.

A tea made from blending peppermint and spearmint leaves is referred to as a Doublemint tea.


[edit] Health benefits and concerns
See also: Health benefits of tea
Though there have been no human clinical trials on the health benefits or risks of peppermint tea[1], some believe peppermint tea has healing effects, as a result of the menthol that it contains. It is said to ease such problems as irritable bowel syndrome, nausea and vomiting, diarrhea, headaches and baby colic; for this last, breastfeeding mothers are sometimes recommended to drink the tea themselves, in the belief that its benefits will be passed on to the baby in the breastmilk. Its minty flavour can take the edge off bad breath. It is also said to control mild asthma, manage stress and ward off the common cold. In some countries, peppermint tea preparations list these proposed effects on their labels.

However, peppermint has muscle relaxant properties and therefore may relax the lower esophageal sphincter, allowing the contents of the stomach to move upwards into the esophagus. For this reason, patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) are advised to avoid peppermint.

Peppermint contains B vitamins, calcium and potassium.


here is a wikipedia article on the benefits and concerns of peppermint tea. it is sooo relaxing and tasty!

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