Is peppermint tea good for you?

Answer 1

Peppermint has menthol, as it's active ingredient. Menthol helps ease diarrhea, headaches and colic in babies. Peppermint also contains B vitamins, calcium, and potassium.


Peppermint essential oil menthol is known to promote digestion and help prevent gallstones. It soothes the stomach lining relieving stomach cramps. The B vitamins in menthol help improve concentration and performance in the brain and nerves.



There are several ways to use peppermint to aid in natural healing of various ailments. Peppermint can be prepared as a tea, to use in baths or drink.


To relieve stomachaches drink one cup of peppermint tea after meals, you can add one quart of tea to a bath to help treat skin ailments. Peppermint tea is also good for sore throats just gargle several times per day.


To Prepare tea to help alleviate stomach cramps, you will need 1/2 ounce peppermint leaves, 1/4 ounce camellia leaves. Use 1 teaspoon of this mixture per one cup of tea. Blend mixture and boiling water for 8 to 10 minutes, then strain.


To Prepare Tea to help alleviate stomach aches, you will need 6 ounces peppermint leave, 6 ounces lemon-balm leaves, and 6 ounces fennel seeds. Use 1 teaspoon of mixture per one cup of water. Blend mixture and boiling water for 8 to 10 minutes, then strain.


Peppermint tea has been used throughout the ages and has worked in the past and continues to provide excellent results today.

Answer 2

Peppermint Tea For Headaches

Answer 3

Depends on the drinker. Some find that peppermint tea is great for settling an upset stomach. If you have heartburn, peppermint tea probably isn't very good for you. Tea (all flavors) is supposed to be very good source of anti-oxidants, and a lower source of caffeine than coffee, so if peppermint doesn't work out, there's another flavor that will give you the benefits you seek.

Answer 4

The menthol in peppermint has long been used as a cough suppressant and decongestant.
Peppermint aids digestion by helping to prevent cramping of the smooth muscles lining the intestine.
Peppermint relieves cramping in the uterus, which may help regulate irregular menstrual cycles.
The menthol in peppermint has antibacterial, antiviral, and analgesic effects.
There have been no toxic side effects associated with consumption of peppermint tea. However, excessive topical use of peppermint oil can cause headaches and flushing, and some people have reported gastrointestinal upset from taking peppermint oil capsules.

Answer 5

Peppermint Tea, can be found in any Health Food Store or a Nutritous Store.

Answer 6

All tea is good for you. Peppermint tea helps me sleep better at night.

Answer 7

It's very good for any digestive complaints (e.g. cramps, indigestion, stomach pain); peppermint oil has a very soothing and relaxing effect on the stomach and intestines.

It's also generally quite relaxing to drink so if you suffer from anxiety and stress it can be a good way to unwind, especially before bed.

Answer 8

Peppermint
Botanical name: Mentha piperita

Peppermint has been used in connection with the following conditions (refer to the individual health concern for complete information):

Irritable bowel syndrome (combination with caraway oil)
Gingivitis (periodontal disease)
Indigestion
Irritable bowel syndrome
Shingles (postherpetic neuralgia) (topical)
Tension headache (topical)
Chronic candidiasis
Colic
Common cold
Gallstones
Low back pain (topical)
Poison ivy and poison oak dermatitis

Peppermint tea should be used with caution in infants and young children, as they may choke in reaction to the strong menthol.

Ummm... I think it is quite good for you. :)

Answer 9

Well since I like peppermint very much - I can't see how it couldn't be yeeepppppeeee!!!!!

Answer 10

It's not bad for you. White tea is BEST, green tea is good.