Peppermint leaves contain anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and antiseptic and healing properties.
Peppermint is a boon for people who feel hungry more often. Pepper mint suppresses appetite, hunger cravings and expedite weight loss. Peppermint burns calories and improves the functioning of the digestive system. Peppermint aid in healthy bowel movements and prevents gastritis, stomach reflux and indigestion. Peppermint relaxes the muscles of the digestive tract and of the gastrointestinal organs thereby promoting the digestion of fat.
Peppermint cleanses the internal organs and energizes the stomach. Peppermint prevents bacteria and harmful substances. Peppermint has also seen to reduce stress.
Research
A study was conducted in West Virginia at the Wheeling Jesuit University led by Bryan Raudenbush, Ph.D. The study proved that people who are exposed to peppermint (whether inhaled or ingested) consumed about a whopping 2,800 fewer calories a week as compared to those who were not. This study also concluded that inhaling peppermint oil increases brain activity and alertness and decreases hunger. Dr. Bryan said that peppermint increase meal satisfaction and suggested that peppermint should be organic without any trace of chemicals.
One another study which was by led by Dr. William N. Dember, conducted at the University of Cincinnati concluded that peppermint increases mental alertness and focus by 28 percent.
Recipe
Take a cup of water and boil it with 1 tsp of fresh peppermint leaves for over 5 minutes. Put off the flame and let it steep for another 5 minutes. Strain the solution and have 2-3 cups of this solution daily.
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