Peppermint Could Have Unforeseen Impacts On The Human Body
With a sharp mint smell that offers a hint of menthol, peppermint might be one of the most recognizable scents on the planet. The health benefits, on the other hand, aren't so obvious. Health gurus recommend most people make the spicy leaves a part of their diet (and not just because they love what candy canes bring to the holiday table). Still, it's not for everyone: while some of us can see the positive effects of peppermint immediately, some may find ingesting it does more harm than good.
1. Attack IBS
For people struggling with IBS (Irritable Bowl Syndrome), peppermint tea can be a fantastic remedy to settle your stomach. Multiple studies have proven that, in roughly two weeks peppermint, reduced many sufferers' symptoms. The benefits aren't limited to adults either.
Helping All Around
In a review of 14 clinical trials, conducted on nearly 2,000 children, peppermint reduced abdominal pain in kids, too. Studies in chemo patients have also shown peppermint gives stomach relief.
2. Fight Congestion
Your grandma's cure for any illness isn't a new development: Warm vapors make a difference in relieving congestion from allergies or illness. Think chicken noodle soup. But maybe grandma should have offered peppermint tea, which has compounds that help with congestion.
The Nose Knows
Peppermint contains a heaping portion of menthol, which is great for improving the feel of airflow in your nose. The menthol mixed with the warm vapor wafting up from a hot cup of tea helps to clear your sinuses.
