  |  Peppermint Tea The botanical name of peppermint is Mentha x piperita. It is the most widely used flavor in chewing gum, tea and toothpaste. It also acts as a soothing agent in stomach ache and indigestion. Its calming and numbing properties makes it ideal for headaches, skin irritations, anxiety associated with depression, nausea, diarrhea, menstrual cramps, and flatulence. It is also effective in common cold and other ailments.
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