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Mint tea – Benefits and properties

by Dianna Leon
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MINT TEA

Mint is one of the oldest plants with medicinal properties on record, being widely used not only in the manufacture of medicines by the pharmaceutical industry and in homemade recipes, but it is also present in the composition of a wide range of products, such as creams teeth, tablets, hygiene products, etc.

Used for hundreds of years by healers for pain relief, the effectiveness of mint has been scientifically proven: a study carried out at the University of Newcastle, England, has proven that mint tea has analgesic properties that help to combat pain. People from Middle Eastern countries know very well the properties and benefits provided by mint tea, as they have the habit of drinking this tea after meals. Learn more about the properties and benefits of mint tea:

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The properties of mint

Scientists who carried out the study at the University of Newcastle in England concluded that mint has analgesic properties equal to those of synthetic remedies. Mint leaves contain anti-cancer, anti-fungal and analgesic properties.

The Benefits of Mint Tea

  • It helps in the digestion process, acting as an excellent digestive;
  • Helps reduce flatulence or intestinal gas;
  • The characteristic aroma of the plant helps to decongest the airways;
  • Helps in pain relief, having similar effects to aspirin;
  • Helps to combat nausea and morning sickness;
  • Due to its spasmolytic action, it helps to prevent intestinal spasms;
  • Reduces stress;
  • Strengthens the immune system;
  • Help in oral health;
  • It can help treat cough, asthma and allergies.

How to prepare mint tea?

Check out how to prepare mint tea:

Ingredients:

– Mint leaves (if not grown at home, try to buy the one that looks as fresh as possible);
– Water;
– Honey or sugar to sweeten.

Preparation method:

1) Tear up some mint leaves and put them in a glass;
2) Boil the water in a kettle or pan and add it to the cup with the mint, until it is full;
3) Let it stand for about 3 minutes;
4) Usually, the tea is taken without removing the leaves, but you can remove them with a strainer or a spoon, if you prefer;
5) Sweeten with honey or sugar, according to personal taste. If you like, you can add a few drops of lemon or orange juice.

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