Preparation details
- Prep time
- 3 min
- Yield
- 1 cup
- Serving
- Sip warm. Stop if peppermint aggravates heartburn or reflux.
- Duration
- Steep 5–8 minutes. Total time: about 8–11 minutes. Water: just off the boil, about 200°F / 93°C.
Peppermint leaf infusion
A straightforward peppermint-leaf tea for ordinary household use.
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Associated use
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Bloating self-care guide →Mild indigestion and bloating self-care guide →About the ingredient
Peppermint leaf
In IBS patients, enteric-coated peppermint oil capsules significantly reduced abdominal distension and flatulence compared with placebo, indicating carminative efficacy for bloating-related symptoms in this population. A small-intestinal release peppermint oil formulation produced a statistically significant improvement in abdominal bloating or distension.
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- Dried peppermint leaf
- 1 tablespoon, or a small handful fresh leaves
- Water
- 1 cup / 240 mL
Instructions
- Place peppermint leaf in a mug or infuser.
- Pour just-off-boil water, about 200°F / 93°C, over the leaf.
- Cover and steep 5–8 minutes, then strain.
Equipment: mug, teaspoon, strainer.
Safety information
Get medical help if do not use if you are allergic to peppermint leaf preparations or menthol.
Get medical help if avoid peppermint leaf if you have reflux or heartburn because symptoms may worsen.
Get medical help if if you have gallstones or another biliary disorder, ask a clinician or pharmacist before using peppermint leaf medicinally.
Get medical help if medicinal use of peppermint leaf is not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding because safety has not been established.
Get medical help if this MVP recipe is intended for adults.
Condition-specific cautions
Bloating: Peppermint leaf can worsen heartburn or acid reflux. Use it cautiously if you have gallstones or another condition affecting the gallbladder or bile ducts. Peppermint leaf medicines are not recommended for children under 4 years unless advised by a healthcare professional.
Mild indigestion and bloating: Avoid with peppermint or menthol allergy or reflux/heartburn. Use caution with gallstones or biliary disorders. Medicinal use is not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding because safety data are insufficient.