Teas contain essential oils, antioxidants, minerals etc. that have a direct effect on our mood and health in a good way, so sipping teas can help with a number of health, skin and mood issues.
In this age of fatty foods, carbonated beverages and high-sodium meals, gas and bloating are common complaints. Also, bloating can be accompanied with cramps due to sudden physical activities or menstrual cycle. Peppermint tea is a well-known remedy for stomach cramps and bloating and below is a recipe for it along with its benefits:
BENEFITS:
Peppermint tea excellently cures indigestion by triggering off the secretion of digestive juices.
If you feel bloated due to gas, peppermint tea can treat it and also soothe the stomach acne if any. It can help ease the pain of a stomach ache by working as an anti-inflammatory and by relaxing the smooth muscle of the upper digestive track.
Peppermint tea can also calm the contractions in lower stomach and ease cramps.
Peppermint tea has soothing analgesic effects that make it invaluable for treating digestive complaints like gas and bloating. It also is effective against headache and menstrual cramps due to its cooling and anti-inflammatory properties. More: Types of teas and their benefits >>
Also, peppermint tea helps with nausea, bad breath, digestive problems, headaches and PMS.
RECIPE FOR PEPPERMINT TEA:
Things you need-
- Fresh or dried peppermint stems and leaves
- 2 cups water
- 1 teaspoon of honey (if you like it sweet)
- 1 ½ teaspoon of lemon juice
Method:
- In a vessel, pour 2 cups of water and add in dry or fresh peppermint leaves.
- Put it on low flame and let it simmer for 5 minutes.
- Turn off the flame and strain the prepared tea.
- Add in honey and lemon juice.
- Consume warm.