Pour 1 cup of boiling water over 1 tbsp of dried peppermint leaves picked from your garden, or use a commercially available peppermint tea bag Steep for 10 minutes. If desired, sweeten with honey, brown sugar or maple syrup. Drink a cup of the tea in small sips after meals, up to three cups per day.
Menthol is the primary active ingredient in peppermint. This essential oil eases nausea, coli, diarrhea, headaches, gastritis and menstrual cramps. In addition, peppermint is rich in the enzymes peroxidase and catalase, which help strengthen the immune system. It also contains potassium, calcium and B vitamins to combat bone loss.
Take Warning! If you have heartburn or stomach problems due to gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) it could worsen the symptoms. There are other natural remedies for GERD.
Tom
Heaven In A Glass
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