What are the benefits of drinking peppermint tea and are there any drawbacks? Somebody told me you l

Mostly harmless! No health benefits at all.

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What are the benefits of drinking peppermint tea and are there any drawbacks? Somebody told me you lose hair?

i don't believe there are any drawbacks

What are the benefits of drinking peppermint tea and are there any drawbacks? Somebody told me you lose hair?

Very good for your tum and digestion - never heard that aout the hair before

What are the benefits of drinking peppermint tea and are there any drawbacks? Somebody told me you lose hair?

I dont lose my hair :-o or i dont think so.

But i am not sure of the benefits - but i know i feel so relaxed when i have a cup in the evening. Plus i find it aids my digestion :-)

What are the benefits of drinking peppermint tea and are there any drawbacks? Somebody told me you lose hair?

Peppermint has long been known for both its great taste and its soothing medicinal properties. Many people use peppermint leaves, brewed in tea for example, to soothe stomach ailments and other mild illnesses. Fresh peppermint and peppermint leaves have long been used for these purposes, both in traditional medicine and in modern terms.

Traditional uses of peppermint

Peppermint teas, made from fresh peppermint leaves, have been popular preparations for many years, and they continue to be used today.

In addition to soothing the digestive tract and limiting indigestion, peppermint leaves have been shown to help alleviate the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome. Fresh peppermint and peppermint leaves have long been used to treat stomach conditions like IBS.

Other uses of peppermint

Peppermint has also been shown to retard the growth of many varieties of bacteria and fungi. It's thought to help relieve symptoms of allergies and asthma as well.