Peppermint is cool and pungent, with the efficacy of dispersing wind and heat, and clearing the head and eyes. The main treatment for wind-heat cold, headache, red eyes, sore throat. Mentha piperita is generally not recommended to be used alone, need to be used with other herbs. In addition, Yin deficiency and hyperactivity, blood dryness and excessive sweating should not be taken.
Children and pregnant women should not drink tea. Because tea contains a lot of tannic acid, may affect the body's absorption of calcium, iron and some other nutrients, may affect the growth and development of the fetus and children.
People who are taking medication should not drink tea. The tannins in tea will combine with drugs containing many metal ions or alkaloids in the stomach to form compounds that are difficult to dissolve, and if you drink too much tea after taking medication, it will affect the absorption of the drugs.
Expanded Information:
Mint tea is the best way to get the most out of your life. p>Peppermint Tea Effects:
Calms nervousness, refreshes the mind and relieves depression, relieves coughs, relieves colds and headaches, appetizing and digestive, removes flatulence or indigestion to soothe the throat, and helps to open the stomach and digestion.
It has the effect of dispersing wind, clearing heat and diuretic. It can also be combined with other varieties, mixing mint with chrysanthemum and brewing with a lid to clear heat and relieve fatigue.
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