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2. 4 health benefits of peppermint, from easing indigestion to ...

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   Potential side effects of peppermint oil taken by mouth include heartburn, nausea, abdominal pain and dry mouth. ... When in doubt about whether peppermint — in any form — is a good option for ...

3. Mint (candy) - Wikipedia

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   Peppermint has muscle relaxant properties and therefore may relax the smooth muscles of the GI tract, allowing for easier passage of food contents. However, since the lower esophageal sphincter may be relaxed, peppermint may aggravate "heartburn" or GERD. Peppermint also seems to be effective in relieving intestinal gas and indigestion. [2]

4. Mint herbal tea - Wikipedia

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   In India, traditional mint tea called pudina chai (पुदीना चाय) is made by steeping spearmint or peppermint in hot chai. [ 3 ] [ 4 ] Due to the high content of essential oils in leaves (1–2.5%), especially menthol , mint tea is popular for its curative effects.

5. Skip salt, eat beets, try this egg alternative plus 8 more ...

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   Black tea, for example, is linked to lower cholesterol, while both ginger tea and peppermint tea can help soothe your stomach and even combat bloating. Plus, research into green tea shows that it ...

6. Gastroesophageal reflux disease - Wikipedia

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   Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) or gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) is a chronic upper gastrointestinal disease in which stomach content persistently and regularly flows up into the esophagus, resulting in symptoms and/or complications.

7. Peppermint extract - Wikipedia

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   Peppermint extract can be substituted in recipes with peppermint oil (a stronger ingredient primarily used in candy-making), crème de menthe, or peppermint schnapps. If the food is not heated, the alcoholic properties of liqueurs may remain present in the finished product. [5] Peppermint extract may also be added to hot water to create ...

8. Can Peppermint Oil Really Help With Hair Growth? - AOL

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   Beyond peppermint oil's refreshing smell and cooling sensation, the touted antibacterial, anti-fungal, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties could — theoretically — make it a valuable ...

9. Irritable bowel syndrome - Wikipedia

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   Peppermint oil appears useful. [161] In a meta-analysis it was found to be superior to placebo for improvement of IBS symptoms, at least in the short term. [111] An earlier meta-analysis suggested the results of peppermint oil were tentative as the number of people studied was small and blinding of those receiving treatment was unclear. [109]