Peppermint

Peppermint

Health Benefits of Peppermint:

• Digestive Health: Peppermint is known for its ability to soothe digestive issues. It can help alleviate symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), reduce bloating, gas, and indigestion, and relieve stomach cramps.

• Respiratory Relief: The menthol in peppermint can help clear the respiratory tract, making it useful for treating colds, coughs, and sinus infections. It acts as a decongestant and can also help reduce symptoms of asthma and bronchitis.

• Pain Relief: Peppermint has analgesic properties, making it effective for relieving headaches, muscle pain, and joint pain. Applying peppermint oil topically can provide a cooling sensation and reduce pain.

• Mental Clarity and Focus: The aroma of peppermint is known to enhance cognitive function, improve concentration, and reduce mental fatigue. It can also help alleviate stress and anxiety.

• Antimicrobial Properties: Peppermint has antibacterial, antiviral, and antifungal properties, which can help in treating infections and preventing the growth of harmful microorganisms.

• Skin Health: Peppermint oil can soothe and calm irritated skin, reduce itching, and help with conditions like eczema and dermatitis. It can also be used to treat acne due to its antimicrobial properties.

• Oral Health: Peppermint is commonly used in dental care products due to its ability to freshen breath and reduce bacteria in the mouth. It can help prevent bad breath, tooth decay, and gum disease.
  

Brewing Instruction:

• 1 table spoon of tea
• 8 - 16 oz of water
• Steep for 2 - 3 minutes.
• You can make 3 - 4 cups of tea from the same leaves.

For the Herbal teas, if you're looking for specific benefits, please feel free to contact us, we will be happy to help you pick up the right teas for you.  We also suggest to buy the sweet tea leaves (you'll be able to find the sweet tea leaves  in "herbal tea" section) to replace the sugar. We don't suggest you to use sugar to brew the teas, the sugar will change the benefits of the teas