Category Archives: Peppermint

Peppermint (Mentha piperita)

Posted on December 13, 2024 by Robert Barrington

Peppermint (Mentha piperita) is a widely consumed herbal tea that may have beneficial health effects. Peppermint tea is usually made from peppermint leaves that have a distinctive armour because of the phytochemicals they contain. These phytochemicals include an essential oil … Continue reading →

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Peppermint Tea (Mentha piperita)

Posted on September 3, 2024 by Robert Barrington

Peppermint tea (Mentha piperita) is the most commonly drunk herbal tea, if you exclude true tea which comes from the Camellia sinensis plant. Peppermint tea is rich in phytochemical nutrients that have been shown to be bioavailable in humans. For … Continue reading →

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Mint Teas: Hormonal Effects

Posted on July 3, 2024 by Robert Barrington

Mint tea is used in traditional medicine for a number of reasons, the most well known being its benefits of digestive function. For example, peppermint tea has been shown to aid digestion and be beneficial in a number of digestive … Continue reading →

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Peppermint (Mentha piperita)

Posted on March 29, 2024 by Robert Barrington

Peppermint is a commonly grown herb, and its invasive growth is considered to be characteristic of a weed by many. However, peppermint is a medicinal plant that has many health benefits. The essential oil of peppermint is responsible for its … Continue reading →

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Peppermint Tea

Posted on May 29, 2023 by Robert Barrington

Peppermint tea is an interesting drink nutritionally because it has a number of effects not shared by other teas. Firstly, peppermint does not contain caffeine, and so peppermint tea is a good alternative to black and green tea for those … Continue reading →

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Health Benefits of Peppermint Tea

Posted on January 14, 2020 by Robert Barrington

Peppermint (Mentha piperita) is a common ingredient in herbal tea. Peppermint tea, like regular black and green tea, is a decoction of leaves in hot water. This brewing process passes many of the phytochemicals in the leaves to the water, … Continue reading →

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Herbal Teas: Camomile and Peppermint Tea

Posted on September 30, 2014 by Robert Barrington
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