How do Fennel and Pepperment tea relieve bloating?

Question

How do Fennel and Pepperment tea relieve bloating?

Answer 1

They are both considered 'carminatives' and the active ingredient that relieves gas and bloating lies in the pure essential oils they contain.

Answer 2

Mentha Piperita ~ peppermint herb .......  The peppermint plant is full of the natural oil methal (or menthol) which has antiseptic, calming, antispasmodic and mucus - inhibiting qualities.... peppermint is especially good for relaxing the gallbladder, which allows bile to flow more freely and thus assists digestion, particularly if you suffer from an acid tummy or indigestion ..........  it cuts through fatty foods and promotes a smoothe digestive passage........  it relaxes the muscles of the stomach walls and bowel and reduces flatulence and gassiness.

Foeniculum Vulgare ~ Fennel .....  Fennel has natural calmative properties and will thus soothe any type of indigestion or gassiness ......  it is also  a natural diuretic and can thus be used for combatting water retention and bloating ... it is said to enhance clear vision  and makes for an effective calmant for the nerves, uplifts the spirits and promotes mental clarity.

Ensure, for therapeutic purposes, that you only  buy organic loose leaf herbal teas as the commercial or teabag varieties have had so much of their essential oils pulverised from them that they could never possibly be of any therapeutic benefit..

2  teaspoons per teapot would be sufficient....By buying the organic variety, the essential oils are still so potent that the spent leaves could be reused 2 - 3 times ~ simply refill the pot with hot water and rebrew for 15 - 20 minutes.

Ensure that you also hydrate your body properly with at least 2 litres of water per day as otherwise you may become dehydrated.

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