digestive symptoms. So it’s safe to say that peppermint tea may provide similar benefits.
You can enjoy a cup of peppermint tea on its own, or incorporate peppermint as a soothing addition to other herbal teas.
RELATED: The Amazing Benefits of Thyme Tea
Green
Green tea is known to have properties that aid digestion and soothe the stomach. These anti-inflammatory components have some protective effects in people with ulcerative colitis or UC. Try making your green tea fun with this recipe using mint and ginger!
Ingredients
6 cups water
1/4 cup ginger, peeled and sliced
3 to 6 bags of green tea (depending on how strong you like your tea)
1/2 cup mint leaves, tightly packed
1 tablespoon honey
1/2 lemon
Directions
- In a medium-sized pot, combine the water and ginger slices. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat and add the tea bags and mint leaves.
- Cover the pot and steep for about 15 minutes. Strain the brewed tea.
- Stir in the honey and lemon juice
Slice the second half of the lemon. When ready to serve, add 1 to 2 lemon slices into each glass, along with a few mint leaves and ice cubes. Once the tea has cooled, pour it into the glasses and serve.
Talk to your doctor before increasing your consumption of herbs found in the tea recipes.