http://www.therawfoodworld.com/ en Copyright (c) 2013 Matt rawworldservice@gmail.com (Matt) rawworldservice@gmail.com (Matt) Fri, 24 May 2013 19:26:11 -0500 Zen-Cart v. v 2.1.4 14.02.2008 15:26 RSS 2.0 Feed 1440 http://www.therawfoodworld.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=1006153 http://www.therawfoodworld.com/index.php?main_page=product_reviews&products_id=1006153 Peppermint tea benefits are widely-acknowledged the world over.

An herb prized for its medicinal benefits and distinctive flavor, peppermint (Mentha piperata) is a naturally occurring hybrid of spearmint (M. spicata) and water mint (M. aquatica). Unlike other mints, however, peppermint contains in its healing volatile oil the powerful therapeutic ingredient menthol, as well as menthone, menthyl acetate and some 40 other compounds.

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

Peppermint tea is a rich source of Vitamin C. Thus, drinking the herbal infusion may have a good role in helping strengthen the body's immune system by keeping viruses and bacteria at bay. Read here to know more about Vitamin C.

Peppermint tea is great decongesting agent as its helps clear air passageways from mucuous. Aside from drinking the herbal infusion, inhaling peppermint steam may also give relief from breathing difficulties. Find out which other teas and tisanes are good for cough.

Peppermint has high levels of the mineral manganese. Manganese functions as an antioxidant that seeks free radicals in the body and helps neutralize them. It also plays an important role in promoting the proper growth of bone structure. Get more information on manganese here.

Peppermint contains a good amount of the amino acid tryptophan. Tryptophan is a key player in the production of the mood-regulating chemical serotonin. So this may partially explain why our mood often improves and is uplifted whenever we drink a nice hot cup of peppermint tea. Go here for more info on tryptophan.

Peppermint is a good source of Omega-3 fatty acids. While mostly obtained from fish like salmon and mackerel, omega-3 is also abundant in herbs like peppermint and fruits like kiwi. Omega-3 increases levels of good cholesterol in the body and hence has been dubbed one of nature's heart-friendly substances.

Peppermint Essential Oil, when applied on the temple and areas in the head, may help relieve headaches, migraines and other pains. Read here for more info on the pain-relieving properties of peppermint oil.

The quality of the water used to make peppermint tea is very important. It is believed that the water used must be free of contaminants and contain enough oxygen to enhance the natural flavor of the tisane. Peppermint tea made with pure water yield a clean, minty flavor and a drink that is aesthetically pleasant.

]]> rawworldservice@gmail.com (Matt) http://www.therawfoodworld.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=1006153 Mon, 23 Apr 2012 10:13:55 -0500 5.00 USD 1006153 http://www.therawfoodworld.com/images/bulkpeppermint.jpg http://www.therawfoodworld.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=1005471 http://www.therawfoodworld.com/index.php?main_page=product_reviews&products_id=1005471 BULK packaging - so obviously less waste, and one can control the potency when they make tea. As you add more variety, you can make their OWN blends. Like a Chamomile/Lavender/Peppermint... whatever your heart desires ♥

If there is one ingredient that should always be in the medicine cabinets of an alternative healer, that one ingredient should be chamomile tea. It really doesn't matter what brand of chamomile tea you get - this is one tea that is nearly impossible to mess up. Since chamomile tea has such a mild taste, many commercial chamomile tea bag offerings are blended with other flavors and bits. For healing purposes, just stick with plain chamomile.

Not For Those Allergic To the Ragweed Family

To me, chamomile tea is a magical brew, but this is not the case for everyone. If you are allergic to the ragweed family, then steer clear of chamomile tea, chamomile-infused beauty products and just about anything else having to do with chamomile. See you at my next Hub on tea, alternative healing or pet advice.

Still with me? Right, now let's get on with looking at the specific healing properties of the versatile chamomile tea. And please don't use this Hub as an alternative to the advice of a medical professional, whether of complimentary or traditional medicine.

As A Sleep Aid

This is probably what chamomile tea is best known for - getting you relaxed enough to get some sleep. Chamomile tea does not work all by itself - if all you did for your sleep problems is drink a few cups of chamomile tea, you'd only be up most of the night running back and for the to the bathroom. If you have chronic sleep problems due to pain or due to an unknown cause, please see your doctor.

But having something hot and soothing a half hour or so before bed does help the body relax and make it more susceptible to sleep. The chamomile flower - no matter its species - contains relaxants and is an anti-spasmodic. That might help give you the edge you may need to fall asleep.

As A Pain Reducer

Although not as powerful a painkiller as aspirin or Demerol, for that matter, chamomile does soothe noticeably for mild complaints. Chamomile tea also has antibacterial properties, so you can put it right on your skin (if it's cool enough!) Here are some ways to use hot, wet chamomile tea bags:

Not only does drinking the tea help with mild menstrual cramps or painful cramps from diarrhea, the hot bags can be wrapped in an old towel and placed on the point of pain for relief. Be careful - these can be hot.

When you get itchy eyes, either wash your eyes with cooled chamomile tea or place the warm, wet tea bags over your closed eyes. My Mom got sun block in her eyes and warm chamomile tea bags eased the stinging considerably.

Bathe mildly itchy skin with cooled or lukewarm chamomile tea.

Bathe mild or first-degree burns in COOL tea for pain relief and to clean the area.

Use a hot tea bag wrapped in an old dish towel or bandage OR soak cotton pads in hot chamomile tea as a hot compress for mild earaches, especially if your ears have been irritated by use of ear plugs, or by scratching them too much.

We've heard some women use the warm chamomile tea bags to relieve cystitis, using the warm tea as a douche or inserting the used tea bag like a tampon. However, I've never personally tried that. Drinking lots of chamomile tea, spring water and cranberry juice defiantly eases the pain of a mild bladder infection.

As A Digestive Aid

Chamomile is one of the herbs that helps the digestion move along happily, including peppermint, ginger, fennel and parsley. But for one reason or another, you might not like the other teas made from the other herbs. Peppermint is not good for little children or for many people with GERD-type acid reflux disease. And where the heck can you find parsley tea on short notice?

Some crazy people, like me, like to mix herbs or herbal tea bags, taking one of ginger and one of chamomile to make a pot of soothing tea after a time of (a-hem) overindulgence in the snacking department. This is also soothing for those that have arrived to your home with travel sickness and can't take peppermint tea.

Chamomile tea is also good for relieving mild nausea, and can be drunk to prevent or ease morning sickness. If you are pregnant, check with your doctor first about drinking any herbal tea beyond your second trimester.

As A Substitute For Chamomile Oil

All of these attributes can be given for chamomile essential oil, which is also a great painkiller, anti-spasmodic, antibacterial and relaxant. However, this great essential oil is also FABULOUSLY expensive! I've certainly never been able to afford it (unless I get it as a gift). So, when I can, I substitute chamomile tea bags for chamomile essential oil. Doesn't work too well for an all over body massage, though.



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