Dr Saurabh Sethi, a gastroenterologist and 'Harvard and Stanford trained expert', took to Instagram on July 1 to share that spearmint tea may help alleviate acne-prone skin due to its potential benefits. He added that incorporating spearmint tea into your routine, may not just improve skin clarity and reduce acne severity, but also help regulate hormones.
What to drink if struggling with stubborn breakouts
In the clip, Dr Sethi said, “The best drink for acne-prone skin is spearmint tea. The best drink for better sleep is chamomile tea. The best drink for hormonal heath and PCOS is spearmint tea. The best drink for muscle recovery is tart cherry juice.”
The caption read: “Harvard-trained doctor shares best drink for acne-prone skin backed by science. In this video, Dr Sethi — a leading gastroenterologist — talks about the best drinks that may help you to get clearer skin, better sleep, hormonal health, and muscle recovery. This is not medical advice. But if you’ve been struggling with stubborn breakouts and have tried everything topical, these gut-friendly drinks might be worth understanding.”
What are the benefits of spearmint tea?
As per a July 2023 report on Healthline.com, spearmint is a minty herb that’s high in antioxidants and other beneficial plant compounds. It may help balance hormones, lower blood sugar and improve digestion, and can also reduce stress and improve. It may even reduce stress and improve memory.
Spearmint has a pleasantly sweet taste and is frequently used to flavour toothpaste, mouthwash, chewing gum and candy. Overall, spearmint makes a great addition to any diet, particularly in the form of spearmint tea, which can be enjoyed hot or cold.
The Classic Spearmint Tea
Let’s start with the classic Spearmint tea recipe, which is the simplest way to enjoy the pure flavour of spearmint.
Ingredients:
- 1-2 teaspoons of dried spearmint leaves (or a handful of fresh spearmint leaves)
- 1 cup of boiling water
- Honey or lemon (optional)
Instructions:
1. Place the spearmint leaves in a teapot or mug.
2. Pour boiling water over the leaves.
3. Cover and let it steep for 5-10 minutes, depending on how strong you like it.
4. Strain the leaves and pour the tea into your cup.
5. Add honey or lemon to taste, if desired.
Iced Spearmint Tea
Iced spearmint tea is a perfect refresher for hot days. It’s easy to make and incredibly refreshing.
Ingredients:
- 1-2 teaspoons of dried spearmint leaves (or a handful of fresh spearmint leaves)
- 1 cup of boiling water
- Ice cubes
- Fresh mint sprigs and lemon slices for garnish
Instructions:
1. Follow the classic spearmint tea recipe to brew the tea.
2. Allow the tea to cool to room temperature.
3. Fill a glass with ice cubes.
4. Pour the cooled tea over the ice.
5. Garnish with fresh mint sprigs and lemon slices.
Spearmint Green Tea
Combining spearmint with green tea creates a delicious and healthy blend that offers the benefits of both herbs.
Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon of dried spearmint leaves
- 1 teaspoon of green tea leaves (or 1 green tea bag)
- 1 cup of boiling water
- Honey or lemon (optional)
Instructions:
1. Place the spearmint and green tea leaves in a teapot or mug.
2. Pour boiling water over the leaves.
3. Cover and let it steep for 3-5 minutes.
4. Strain the leaves and pour the tea into your cup.
5. Add honey or lemon to taste, if desired.
Source: Hindustan Times, True-Elements
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