Peppermint is a fragrant herb and a popular flavor used in many foods and desserts. Both the leaves and the essential oil made from the plant’s flower offer health benefits. Peppermint has natural antitumor, antioxidant, and antibacterial activities.
1. Soothes stomach problems
Peppermint tea is known for easing digestive problems like bloating, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. Peppermint is also a potential alternative remedy for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). The herb contains polyphenols that prevent inflammation in the gut and reduce IBS symptoms.
Peppermint is one of the most commonly used herbal teas during pregnancy, and it can help to relieve the gas and nausea that many women experience during this time.