after meals · anti-bloat

Peppermint

Bloating & gas relief

8 min brew20–30 minutes after meals, especially lunch or dinner

What it does

Relaxes GI tract muscles, reducing cramping and bloating after meals.

What the research says

Menthol, the active compound in peppermint, relaxes the smooth muscles of the gastrointestinal tract. Multiple systematic reviews confirm peppermint oil's effectiveness for IBS symptoms. Peppermint tea has a milder but comparable mechanism for post-meal bloating and gas.

How to brew

Ingredients

·1 handful fresh peppermint leaves (or 2 tsp dried)
·300ml boiling water

Steps

1
Place peppermint leaves in a cup or infuser.
2
Pour water that's just off the boil (95°C) over the leaves.
3
Cover the cup with a saucer to trap the volatile oils.
4
Steep for 7–8 minutes.
5
Strain and drink slowly. Best consumed 20–30 minutes after a meal.

Best time to drink

20–30 minutes after meals, especially lunch or dinner.

Brew timer

08:00

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