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A review of the bioactivity and potential health benefits of peppermint tea (Mentha piperita L.)

McKay, D.L. and Blumberg, J.B. · Phytotherapy Research · 2006

Meta-analysis / review

Abstract

This review of peppermint (Mentha piperita) tea and oil summarises its bioactivity, including antimicrobial, antiviral, antioxidant, antitumour and antiallergenic actions, gastrointestinal smooth-muscle relaxation (antispasmodic), and analgesic effects, with clinical evidence for irritable bowel syndrome.

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How to cite

McKay, D.L. and Blumberg, J.B (2006) 'A review of the bioactivity and potential health benefits of peppermint tea (Mentha piperita L.)', Phytotherapy Research, 20(8), pp. 619-633. doi:10.1002/ptr.1936

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