Brew a cup of peppermint tea to treat indigestion

You may have tried having saunf or fennel seeds for better digestion. But if indigestion and heartburn are keeping you up all night, you should consider drinking the very mild and refreshing peppermint tea. The herbal tea is well known for its properties to soothe the stomach and promote digestion. The tea is very useful in reducing flatulence and indigestion.

Here’s how it helps:
1. The herbal tea improves the flow of bile and calms the muscles in your stomach, allowing the food to pass quickly through the stomach. The volatile oils in peppermint tea stimulate the gall bladder to release bile that your body needs to digest fats.

2. The tea can also help flush out the toxins from your digestive system and seems to have a detoxifying effect on the liver. A well-functioning liver is vital to your digestive health.

3. According to a study published in the Maryland Medical centre, peppermint tea has calming properties that can relieve discomfort in the stomach resulting from indigestion, flatulence and gas.

4. Further, it also has antispasmodic properties that can help relieve cramps in the gastrointestinal tract.

Here’s how you can brew this herbal tea:
Put two tablespoons of dried peppermint leaves in boiling water.
Allow it to steep for 15-20 minutes before you strain.
To enhance its taste, you can add some lemon juice and enjoy your hot cup of tea.
It may not be a good idea to drink peppermint tea if you suffer from acid reflux.
Always consult your doctor before you start drinking this herbal tea.