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Peppermint tea is a delicious and refreshing way to boost your overall health in a number of ways, due to its ability to improve digestion, reduce pain, eliminate inflammation, relax the body and mind, cure bad breath,aids in weight loss and boosts the immune system. Its impact on the digestive system is considerable, and its base element of menthol is perhaps the most valuable part of its organic structure.

Quite simply, peppermint tea is an infusion made from peppermint leaves that is drunk as a tea. When you mix spearmint leaves to the tisane (infusion), then you get what’s called doublemint tea. This substance is caffeine-free, so many people who suffer from sensitive sleep patterns like to drink this relaxing tea before bed.


The scientific name of peppermint is Mentha piperita, and is actually a cross between water mint and spearmint. It is native to Europe, but its popularity and wide range of uses has made peppermint a global commodity. Peppermint tea is similarly enjoyed around the world. Peppermint oil is a popular form of medicinal treatment, particularly for Irritable Bowel Syndrome.


Fever Reducer: When we think of the sharp, cool effect of menthol, we don’t necessarily think of a hot cup of tea, but peppermint tea has menthol as a main component, so drinking the tea can cause external sweating, while the menthol cools down your body inside. This essentially “breaks” a fever, and can reduce the associated inflammation and discomfort.

Digestive Health: Peppermint oil and peppermint tea have been used for thousands of years to sort out a variety of digestive and gastrointestinal conditions. Archaeological evidence actually shows peppermint being used as far back as 10,000 years ago as a dietary supplement. Peppermint tea is considered a carminative, meaning that it helps to move gas through the body as it accumulates, rather than causing bloating, cramping, and stomach discomfort. The tea also stimulates bile flow to increase the rate and efficiency of digestion and promote healthy bowel movements.

It is not only a carminative, but also a analgesic, so it reduces the associated pain of cramps, bloating, and indigestion. This is due to its calming effects on the intestines and smooth muscles of the digestive tract.Diarrhea, irritable bowel syndrome, and constipation can all be improved with this tea, as it brings the entire system to more optimal activity levels.

Nausea and Vomiting: When it comes to being sick, few things are as unpleasant as being nauseous or vomiting. Peppermint tea is antispasmodic, so it reduces the chances of vomiting and nausea, even in cases of motion sickness on a boat or a plane. It also reduces the stomachaches and queasiness associated with motion sickness, and its anti-inflammatory qualities can return your stomach to normal.


Respiratory Issues: As an antispasmodic, it can also relieve you of that irritating sensation that makes you want to cough, thereby exacerbating your respiratory condition. By relaxing the muscles of the throat and chest, you can eliminate that aspect of cold and flu symptoms.

Immune System: Peppermint tea has known antibacterial properties, which are the cause of so many illnesses, including fevers, coughs, and colds. Not only can drinking this delicious tea help you treat the symptoms of being ill, it can also prevent your body from getting sick in the first place! There are also trace elements of vitamin B, potassium, antioxidants and calcium, which can help your body uptake nutrients to fight off illness and perform necessary function to keep your body working in a healthy way.

where I live i can take a 15 minute walk and come back with mint and peppermint leaves. There are at least 85 different types of herbs that are good as tea and have amazing medical benefits. My wife is a Dotera Oils and Herbs specialist so I often end up being the ginny-pig of sorts to try this and that. I believe in it all because for one, natural herbs have been used for medical purposes for thousands of years before some decided that making a generic look-a-like could make them money so why use the real thing. American Native Indians relied on these herbs and natural wonders that God Placed around the world for us to use and now it's the big corporations who want to maintain control and keep this fact a secret so we all will continue to buy crap from the pharmacies. It's all out there for us to take and use as we please and we never have to pay anyone anything except be thankful that the lord put such things on this earth for us to use and maintain our good health.
It would be a good idea if you plan or not on bugging out to learn just a few things about the wonderful things found in nature that could help you to maintain a healthy mind and body.

And as I like to say, "God Bless" and as I've said on facebook, the threads that keep this country held together are weak and not only our wonderful country but the threads that hold the world together are weak and soon the seams are going to come apart.
Don't forget the Power of Prayer. Give thanks to the Lord for all you have and praise him for the blessings you have even if you don't see them. Heaven or Hell is a choice we make, Not God.
Don't forget to hug and kiss your children every chance you get and when you say I Love You remind them they are precious beyond anything you may have. I can't call my son and daughter what I used to call them but I have 3 grandchildren who know they are fabulous little people. God Bless your little people too!!
 
I love my mint. . . I first planted it in the garden but quickly found out it spread like crazy so transplanted it into flower beds. It makes a great groundcover too!
 

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