Egyptian Mint Herbal Tea

Caffeine-free, full leaf top-grade peppermint produces a refreshingly hearty cup of tea that is both soothing to the tummy and cleansing to the palate. 50 tea sachets.

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Facts

Mint was originally used as a medicinal herb to treat stomach ache and chest pains, and it is commonly used in the form of tea as a home remedy to help alleviate stomach pain. During the Middle Ages, powdered mint leaves were used to whiten teeth. Mint tea is a strong diuretic. Mint also aids digestion, in a way that it breaks down the fats. In recent years, it has been often recommended for treating obesity.

Menthol from mint essential oil (40-90%) is an ingredient of many cosmetics and some perfumes. Menthol and mint essential oil are also much used in medicine as a component of many drugs, and are very popular in aromatherapy. Mint is also used in some shampoo products.

A common use is as an antipruritic, especially in insect bite treatments (often along with camphor).