Thursday, April 21, 2011

Peppermint properties.

Dried peppermint leaves are used to make a minty, refreshing tea that is highly satisfying both hot and cold. A native of the Mediterranean, peppermint leaves were often used to crown luminaries in ancient Greece and Rome. It continues to be revered for its refreshingly light aroma, as well as its natural, caffeine-free taste.

As well having superior flavor, peppermint tea possesses the following health benefits:

-Peppermint tea treats irritable bowel syndrome

-Peppermint tea eases nausea and vomiting

-Peppermint tea controls flatulence and diverticular disorders

-Peppermint tea improves digestion and reduce heartburn

-Peppermint tea dissolves gallstones

-Peppermint tea reduces the severity of herpes outbreaks

-Peppermint tea fights bad breath

-Peppermint tea controls muscle aches and chronic pain

-Peppermint tea clears congestion and cough related to colds and allergies

-Peppermint tea controls mild asthma

-Peppermint tea fights stress

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