Spearmint
Improves Respiratory Health
The abundance of anti-inflammatory properties and soothing effects of spearmint makes it extremely beneficial for respiratory health. It provides relief from a sore throat, clears nasal and chest congestion and also soothes a dry, irritated throat. It also serves as a potent remedy for asthma, bronchitis, sinus, and headache.
Aids In Digestion
Spearmint tea plays a key role in promoting digestion and soothing irritated stomach. The active ingredient carvone helps in reducing painful muscle contractions in the digestive tract. It increases the absorption of minerals from the food and also soothes an upset stomach.
Regular intake of spearmint tea is extremely effective in treating nausea, vomiting, flatulence, abdominal distension, abdominal cramping, and irritable bowel syndrome.
Regulates Hormonal Imbalance
Drinking spearmint tea regularly can show excellent results in regulating hormonal imbalance in women. Several scientific pieces of research claim that spearmint consumption can effectively reduce male hormones like testosterone and elevate female hormones which are necessary for ovulation, like follicle-stimulating hormone (i.e. FSH), luteinizing hormone (i.e. LH), and oestradiol.
The antioxidants and flavonoids present in spearmint tea also treat symptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome, cystic acne and irregular periods.