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What is cheap, easy to use, good for you and cures hundreds of ailments? Peppermint tea. The peppermint herb has a refreshing smell and tastes great alone or in tea. It has been used for centuries to treat everything from stomach aches and indigestion to prevent gallstones, relieve headaches, ease anxiety and improve concentration and mental clarity.  Peppermint has even been shown to help people quit smoking .

Peppermint tea is truly a miracle drink. The compounds found in peppermint inhibits the growth of certain types of bacteria, and can help relax muscles. This is great for those after dinner indigestion pains or when you are having any kind of stomach problem. In addition, the mere scent of peppermint  relaxes the body,  treats headaches and clears sinuses, making it the perfect brew when you have a cold are are feeling stuffed up from allergies. Furthermore, if you are having a hard time concentrating or are feeling tired or lethargic, peppermint tea is the perfect solution. The scent of peppermint has been proven to chase away fatigue and actually improve mental clarity and the ability to concentrate. Drinking peppermint tea or using peppermint oil while studying for a test or working late into the night is a much better choice than coffee or any other caffeinated drink.

When buying tea, look for the more potent kind where the leaves are less processed and therefor more powerful in curing numerous ailments. Organic varieties are best and are not much more expensive than the non organic variety.