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Peppermint

Mentha piperita

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Peppermint is a cooling mint leaf traditionally used for digestive comfort and occasional bloating. It’s a classic after-meal tea and a common ingredient in soothing, refreshing blends.

Key Benefits

Traditionally used for digestive comfort after meals (educational use).
Often used for occasional gas/bloating support (traditional use).
Cooling, refreshing herb commonly used in aroma and tea blends.

Common Issues It May Help With

Occasional bloating or gas (traditional use).
Occasional indigestion after meals (traditional use).
Occasional nausea (traditional use).
Mouth/fresh breath support routines (traditional use).

How To Use (Simple)

Tea: steep peppermint leaves as an after-meal tea (follow label).
Blend: pairs well with ginger, fennel, chamomile, or lemon balm.
Steam/aroma: mint aroma traditions exist for “clear feeling” breathing (avoid ingesting essential oil).
Food: use as a fresh herb in salads, drinks, or sauces.

Taste / Notes

Cooling, minty, clean and refreshing.

Evidence Level

Traditional use is strong; research exists for peppermint oil in digestive comfort contexts, but effects vary by form and person.

Cautions

Peppermint may worsen reflux/heartburn in some people. Avoid ingesting peppermint essential oil. Use caution in very young children with strong menthol products.

Interactions

If you take acid reducers/antacids, separate timing if peppermint worsens reflux. If you use medications that irritate the stomach, monitor tolerance.

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