Ginger Peppermint Tea
Ginger as a herbal has the ability to warm the body through its thermogenic properties so it is great for someone with the chills or a flu. These two herbs together in a tea offer the ultimate in a body warming, stomach calming tonic. Ginger is also known for its anti inflammatory properties and has been proven in studies to provide relief from migraine headaches, muscle aches, and joint pain. Peppermint is known to calm the muscles of the stomach. It has also been proven to treat bad breath, which is why we see gum and toothpaste flavored with peppermint. Many books and research list ginger and peppermint as a diaphoretic tea, useful as a herbal recommendation for the comon cold. A Diaphoretic Tea is one that promotes perspiration via warming from the inside out. Herbal Tea RecipeIngredients for each 8fl oz of Peppermint Ginger Tea:
Directions: Boil cold, fresh water. Place Ginger Root and Peppermint leaves in the water once it has reached a boil. Remove from heat. Let the tea steep for 3 - 4 minutes and strain. You can buy these herbs by visiting our Tea Herbs section. Small and large wholesale quantities are available.
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