Peppermint tea is good for relieving anxiety symptoms. In the article we will talk about all the benefits of mint for the mental and physical health of a person.
Special characteristics of mint tea
Peppermint tea is made from dried peppermint leaves.
The leaves are brewed with boiling water.
If black, green or white tea is added to mint, the drink will contain caffeine, which, on the contrary, can increase anxiety.
Peppermint tea itself does not contain caffeine.
You can drink tea both warm and cold. The effect will be the same.
The optimal amount of mint tea is 1-2 cups per day.
Mint Tea Benefits
Calming effect
Mint certainly reduces stress and relaxes a person.
Peppermint tea has a pronounced sedative effect - it relieves nervous tension, irritability, makes it easier to fall asleep, and improves the quality of sleep; eliminates the symptoms of neurosis, hysteria, and chronic stress.
Improving the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract
Peppermint tea can relieve the symptoms of indigestion.
In addition, mint helps to get rid of abdominal pain, constipation and diarrhea.
Pain relief
Menthol helps to cope with headaches, relieve migraine attacks.
Peppermint tea helps to avoid blockage of the head vessels, which prevents discomfort and tension.
Immunity Boost
Mint contains a large amount of antiviral and antibacterial substances.
This means that peppermint tea also relieves flu and cold symptoms.
In addition, menthol helps with nasal congestion.
Breathe freshening
Bad breath goes away thanks to the antibacterial properties of mint.
Peppermint tea kills harmful microbes in the mouth, which not only freshens breath, but also prevents dental diseases.
