5 Side Effects Of Drinking Spearmint Tea Although Useful, Consumption Wisely

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YOGYAKARTA - Spearmint tea is an herbal drink made from Spearmint plant leaves (Mentha spicata). Although it is known that it has various health benefits, Spearmint tea still contains active compounds that can cause side effects if consumed excessively. So what are the side effects of drinking Spearmint tea?

Spearmint tea is known for its fresh aroma and taste as well as its calming properties. Spearmint tea is often used as a natural alternative to relieve digestive disorders, reduce stress, and even balance hormones.

If you are interested in consuming this type of tea, you should pay attention to the boundaries. As a reminder and to consume it wisely, let's know what the side effects of drinking split tea are for the health of the body.

Here are some side effects that you may feel from drinking specarmint tea excessively:

One of the benefits of specarmint tea is its ability to lower hormone levels androgen, such as testosterone. This benefit is felt especially in women with hormonal disorders such as PCOS. However, the effect of decreased hormones can also have a negative impact if consumed by men.

Studies show that consumption of specarmint in the long term can reduce testosterone levels. This condition can affect libido, sperm quality, and muscle mass in men. Therefore, men who consume specarmint tea regularly in large quantities should be aware of possible hormonal disorders.

Although rare, some people can experience allergic reactions to plants from the mint family, including spearmint. This reaction can appear in the form of itching, rash, shortness of breath, or swelling in the face and mouth after consuming spear tea.

If you have a history of allergies to peppermint, basil, or similar plants, you should consult a doctor first before consuming specarmint tea regularly.

Spearmint tea has properties that can help lower blood pressure. This efficacy is certainly beneficial for people with hypertension. However, if it is consumed excessively or by someone who already has a low blood pressure (hypotension), then sharmint tea can cause blood pressure to drop too low.

Symptoms that may be felt include dizziness, fatigue, blurred views, and fainting. Therefore, it is important to control the amount of consumption of Spearmint tea, especially for people with low blood pressure or those who are taking anti-hypertension drugs.

Although Spearmint tea is known to be good for digestion, excessive consumption can worsen the condition of reflux of stomach acid or GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease). Spearmint can relax the sphitter muscles between the stomach and the concavity, which causes stomach acid to more easily rise to the concavity.

For people with GERD or ulcers, consuming specarmint tea can worsen symptoms such as heart pain, bloating stomach, and a burning feeling in the chest. If you have certain digestive disorders, you should limit the consumption of Spearmint tea or choose other safer herbal teas.

Spearmint tea contains active compounds that can interact with several types of drugs. For example, in drugs that affect hormones, blood pressure reduction drugs, or drugs for digestive problems. Consumption of specarmint tea along with these drugs can increase or actually reduce the effectiveness of treatment.

It is highly recommended to consult with medical personnel if you are in certain treatment before using specarmint tea as daily consumption.

Those are some side effects of drinking specarmint tea excessively that you need to be aware of. Be wise in consuming herbs is the key to getting the benefits without sacrificing your health. Also read 7 benefits of tea other than for drinks.

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