I’ve been dealing with some painful bloating today. Not common for me. After accepting it for most of the day, I finally did a google and learned peppermint tea can help.

I just happened to have some on hand. I made some in a large cup with two tea bags. And it seems to have worked. I’m surprised! And relieved.

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[–] 17 points 1 year ago (2 children)

I love peppermint tea. I have a lot of stomach issues, and it always seems to help a bit.

The worst, though, is when I’m super bloated and it makes my heart skip beats. That’s scary.

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  • [–] 3 points 1 year ago (1 child)

    Perhaps get the heart skipping beats checked out by a doctor?

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  • [–] 4 points 1 year ago

    I have, and thankfully, my heart is in great shape. Apparently I have a hiatal hernia which is irritating the vagus nerve, causing the PVCs.

    When it started though, I immediately went to the doctor. I was scared I was having a heart attack (it’s still a bit scary, even though I know it’s fine).

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  • [–] 16 points 1 year ago (1 child)

    I fucking love peppermint anything. They even have peppermint pills, but honestly I don't recommend them because then your burps smell like peppermint but you never tasted peppermint.

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  • [–] 11 points 1 year ago (3 children)

    Mint will grow like an unchecked weed. Plant some in a pot and you can have fresh mint everyday. Chew a leaf after dinner. Good for breath and bacteria, good for stomach.

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  • [–] 13 points 1 year ago

    this is my introduction to this comm. very nice. I should aspire more to this

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  • [–] 12 points 1 year ago (3 children)

    I wish I didn't hate peppermint so much. To the point I dread brushing my teeth with normal toothpaste. But it's nice knowing people find it soothing.

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  • [–] 3 points 1 year ago (2 children)

    Do you like cumin? I can’t stand the stuff, but I love mint. The reason I ask, is that the molecule responsible for the taste is the same in both, just mirrored.

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  • [–] 2 points 1 year ago

    If you want complete relief, generic simethicone. It's about $0.06/dose in the US.

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  • [–] 2 points 1 year ago

    Yeah mint tea is great. I also bring a bunch of mints when flying in case there's turbulence/shaky landing

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