Peppermint Tea Loose Cut Leaves Herbal Tea Infusion Portugal Mentha piperita 50g Peppermint is a medicinal plant and aromatic herb, also known as kitchen mint or peppermint, which can be used to treat stomach problems, muscle pain and inflammation, headaches and nausea. pregnancy and should not be used for weight loss. The scientific name of Peppermint is Mentha piperita and it can be bought in natural products stores, manipulation pharmacies and in some markets and fairs, and can be bought in natural form or in the form of sachets to make teas or infusions, or in the form of capsules or essential oils. Peppermint should be used in moderation, as its excessive use can cause allergic reactions or even irritation of the stomach mucosa. In addition, Peppermint capsules and essential oils should only be used under medical supervision. Peppermint has antimicrobial, decongestant, digestive, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, analgesic, tonic, disinfectant, anticonvulsant, bile production stimulant and gas production reducing properties. Therefore, it can be used in different situations, the main ones being: 1. Relieve the symptoms of stomach problems Peppermint helps relieve symptoms of stomach problems such as gastritis, poor digestion, nausea and vomiting. For this, peppermint can be consumed in the form of tea or drops of essential oil. 2. Help treat skin problems Peppermint can be used to treat skin problems such as itching and hives, as it has an anti-inflammatory and soothing action. In the treatment of these cases, the use of essential oil is recommended, which can be applied directly to the skin or added to boiling water to make inhalations. 3. Fight excess gases Peppermint helps to calm the intestines, so it can be used to reduce gas production and to help treat irritable bowel. In these cases, it is recommended to use essential oil or peppermint capsules resistant to gastric juices, containing dry extracts of the plant or essential oil. 4. Relieve muscle pain Peppermint also helps in relieving muscle and nerve pain and inflammation, thus helping in cases of muscle pain, nerve pain, pain caused by physical activity or in case of rheumatic pain. For the treatment of these cases, essential oil preparations of Peppermint should be used, which can be used to massage the site. Learn how to give relaxing massages using essential oil. 5. Relieve Headaches and Migraines This medicinal plant also helps relieve headaches, especially tension headaches or migraines. In these cases, peppermint oils should be used, which can be applied directly to the forehead or near the corner of the eye above the ear. 6. Fight flu and cold symptoms Peppermint helps to clear the lungs, soothe irritation in the throat, reduce coughing and unclog the nose, so it can be used to relieve cold and flu symptoms. In the treatment of these cases, it is recommended to take drops of peppermint essential oil or tea prepared with the leaves of the plant. 7. Improve breath Peppermint has a refreshing smell and taste and antiseptic properties, it helps to eliminate bad breath. In these cases, it is recommended to drink peppermint tea or chew fresh mint leaves. In addition, peppermint is able to reduce pain and inflammation of mouth sores, in which case inhalations, mouthwash or gargle can be done.