Mint Tea Greatly Relieves Fatigue
In the United States, drinking herbal tea has become an important auxiliary therapy in medicine. Recently, the U.S. magazine *Fitness* published an article by Dr. Dan Nade of the Diabetes, Endocrinology, and Nutrition Center at Exeter Hospital, recommending mint tea as a healthy beverage.
According to Dr. Nade, research on mint's benefits has long existed, indicating it can prevent cramps, relax muscles, reduce muscle stiffness and pain. Mint tea stimulates intestinal movement, aiding digestion—especially suitable for those with gastrointestinal discomfort or who have consumed overly greasy foods.
Dr. Nade states that mint contains volatile oils, menthol, and tannins. It has a bitter and pungent taste and a cool nature, helping calm anger, hysteria, and fear, making it particularly effective for tired minds and depressed moods. He advises office workers spending long hours at computers to drink a refreshing cup of mint tea when feeling mentally drained—it helps refresh the mind and relieve stress. Additionally, due to mint’s unique fragrance, using mint tea for rinsing or drinking not only leaves a pleasant aroma in the mouth and freshens breath but also relieves gum swelling and pain.
In the U.S., common mint teas come in hot and cold varieties. Hot mint tea is prepared with black tea, flavored with milk, sugar, or honey. Drinking a cup in cold weather helps alleviate seasonal illnesses such as colds, flu, and headaches. Cold mint tea is made with green tea, sweetened with sugar, honey, or fruit juice, helping eliminate fatigue, cool down, and restore energy.