Is peppermint tea one of your favorites, or are you looking to try it soon? If so, you will be pleased to know that it comes with many health benefits. You may already be enjoying peppermint in other types of food or even in essential oils or skincare products, so it may be one of the less intimidating tea choices out there.
Read on to find out some peppermint tea benefits you should know about!
Ease Stomach Upsets
We can all get bloating and indigestion from time to time. While this typically passes within a few hours, you can be very uncomfortable in the meantime. Peppermint tea can help to relax your digestive system and ease the pain and discomfort you feel. This is achieved by preventing the relevant muscles from contracting, which is what causes the spasming motions in your gut.
Peppermint tea can be particularly useful in soothing the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). The same goes for menstrual cramps, as peppermint is a muscle relaxant that can help to control the length and intensity of the muscle contractions that cause cramps. So, the next time you are experiencing discomfort in your tummy, why not try to make yourself a cup of peppermint tea?
Improve Your Breath
If you suffer from bad breath or are worried about it, it comes as a no-brainer that peppermint can help to improve your breath. That’s why it’s the most common flavoring in toothpaste and breath mints. Besides being a quick fix for bad breath, did you know peppermint actually comes with antibacterial properties that kill germs?
With a cup of peppermint tea a day, you can be sure to keep the bad breath at bay!
Relieve Headaches and Migraines
Headaches and migraines can come on randomly, or you may suffer from chronic migraines. Regardless of the specific cause of your headache or migraine, a cup of peppermint tea can help to soothe the symptoms you are feeling. This is thanks to the properties of peppermint as a pain reliever and muscle relaxant.
The menthol that can be found in peppermint oil helps to increase blood flow, which can provide relief during a headache. You may also have found that peppermint oil applied directly to the forehead can help to soothe you and alleviate some discomfort.
Discover Our Range of Herbal Teas at Magic Hour
Are you looking for a variety of herbal teas to try out, but have no idea where to start? If so, we recommend our Herbal Magic Sampler Box at Magic Hour. In this box, you will find 6 caffeine-free herbal teas that have been designed to soothe your mind and nourish your body.
On the other hand, if you are looking for peppermint tea in particular, try out our Mantra Mint Herbal Tea with Ashwagandha. Drinking tea does not have to be boring — when you shop with us, you can find an interesting range of sampler boxes and different types of tea to suit your tastes!
