Peppermint contains an essential oil (2.5%), the main component of which is menthol, which determines the taste of mint, and other substances - esters felandren, pinene, yasmon, piperitone, mentofuran etc. There are in its composition tannins, flavonoids, bitterness. Menthol mint turns into a bactericidal plant. Peppermint has analgesic and vasodilating properties, improves digestion, eliminates nausea, has choleretic properties, is used in asthma, flatulence. Tea with mint drink as a sedative, in inflammatory processes in the bronchi, lungs, and cardiovascular, gynecological diseases, disinfect the mouth in various inflammatory processes. Relaxing and anti-inflammatory properties of mint make it an excellent remedy for pain and spasms, such as stomach pain, cramps, bloating bowel, indigestion, hiccups, headaches, migraines, nausea and motion sickness. Anti-inflammatory properties of mint make this plant is effective in bronchitis, sore throat, runny nose and sore throat. Peppermint tea - a good remedy to relieve unpleasant symptoms of menopause. The beneficial properties of mint tea indicated for gastric hyperacidity and convulsive colitis, abundant and scanty menstruation. In the nervous system of the mint has a complex effect: tones, soothes, relieves insomnia, improves brain function. Contraindications Drinking mint should be minimized to those who have low blood pressure occurs. It is not necessary to give the mint and young children who have not attained the age of three and people suffering from drowsiness.