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pennyroyal tea
To reduce your headaches, today we share a recipe for you to learn how to prepare a delicious and relaxing pennyroyal tea, and combat headaches.
At some point, all of us have experienced one or several times that uncomfortable headache, which makes us feel out of control by feeling irritable, sad or frustrated and often does not allow us to do our jobs.
For those days when we have a headache and we don't know what to do or we can't take medication , turning to natural remedies is an alternative.
Traditional herbal medicine is years old, in the case of the pennyroyal herb, it has been used by different cultures to treat headaches and flu states. So let's see what it's about.
What is pennyroyal?
A plant native to boreal Africa, Europe and Asia that lives in warm, semi-warm and temperate climates. It can be located up to 1130 meters above sea level.
It is associated with the deciduous tropical forest, although it grows on cultivated land in family gardens.
How is pennyroyal consumed?
According to the Library of Traditional Medicine of Mexico, it stands out as edible in the mid-16th century, and its similarity to oregano in form and properties was written.
Thanks to its anti-inflammatory properties, some recent studies indicate that it can help relieve headaches. However, others say they are not enough to highlight true effectiveness.
This plant ingested in tea can calm your nervous tension and thus prevent your head from hurting. Although its aroma alone is already relaxing.
That's why we share a recipe so you can prepare a rich and relaxing pennyroyal tea, which we are sure will take away your headache in no time. Additionally, consuming it will relieve some common gastrointestinal conditions such as indigestion and heartburn, so take notes to get to work!
Ingredients
4 medium pennyroyal mint leaves.
1 cup of water.
How do you prepare?
Place the previously washed leaves in a pot with the water.
Bring to a boil over high heat until the leaves boil, about five minutes.
After the time, rest the infusion for another five minutes.
Strain and serve in a cup.
If you wish, you can add honey or any sweetener of your choice to enjoy its rich flavor.
You already know all the benefits that the consumption of this pennyroyal plant produces, if you have it nearby, do not wait any longer to consume it.
