Does
Brazilian mint tea provide pain relief?
For
centuries, the herb hyptis crenata has been ingested by people of South America to treat a variety of medical problems
including pain relief. Anecdotal reports have circulated for many years that
individuals who drink Brazilian mint tea feel relaxed and have a higher
tolerance to pain. The leaves and bark of the willow tree contain a substance
called salicin, a naturally occurring compound similar to acetylsalicylic acid,
the chemical name for aspirin.
The
Brazilian mint tea is very different to the taste and in fact tastes more like
sage rather than mint.
As
far as it ability to relieve pain goes, there is still ongoing debate.
Before
you stock up on Brazilian mint tea, just a final note. Anecdotal reports
claim that the beverage tastes horrible (sucks) and the pain relief is mild and not
seen in all individuals. The tea is also outrageously expensive- in simple
words- Another Rip off .
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