10 Benefits of Spearmint Tea
Benefit #9: May Help with Arthritis Pain
Arthritis causes painful inflammation and stiffness of the joints. Over 50 million Americans have arthritis. This makes arthritis the number one cause of disability in the country. The condition occurs when the cartilage which protects the joints in the body decrease. Genetics plays a huge role as well as diet and activity level.
Spearmint essential oil may help with the pain that comes with the condition. In one large review, it was found that spearmint essential oils helped relieve arthritis pain when rubbed over the body. In addition, in a 16-week study with 62 people with arthritis, spearmint tea consumed twice a day reduced many arthritis pain-related symptoms.
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