Family: Lamiaceae
Origin: Europe
Active ingredients: menthol, menthone and menthyl acetate
The leaves and stem of the peppermint herb have a high oil content and is the part of the plant used medicinally. Peppermint is used for many ailments including heart burn, nausea, motion sickness, cold or influenza, tension headaches and flatulence. Peppermint helps the flow of digestive juices, and can also be used to aid bowel problems such as ulcerative colitis, IBD and Crohn's disease.
How to prepare herbal loose leaf tea.
- Fill one tea infuser full of the mixed herbs.
- Pour one cup of boiling water over the mixed herbs.
- Cover the cup to ensure all the volatile oils & aromas in the herbs do not escape.
- Allow the blend to infuse for 3-5 minutes, then sip.
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