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        "rendered": "<p>Strong, aromatic peppermint leaves, cut for an intense infusion.<\/p>\n<div class=\"eh-fakten\">\n<h3>At a glance<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Plant:<\/strong> Mentha \u00d7 piperita (peppermint), a hybrid of water mint and spearmint<\/li>\n<li><strong>Part used:<\/strong> the leaves, cut<\/li>\n<li><strong>Origin:<\/strong> Cultivated worldwide today, traded goods often from Germany, Morocco or Egypt<\/li>\n<li><strong>Quality feature:<\/strong> The high menthol content provides the typical freshness and spiciness in the taste.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tradition:<\/strong> Known since antiquity, widely cultivated in German-speaking countries since the 18th century<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"eh-koerper\"><strong>Traditional:<\/strong> Peppermint leaves are traditionally drunk in folk medicine after meals, in Morocco with lots of sugar and green tea, in England as a dessert tea.<\/div>\n<div class=\"eh-portraet\" style=\"background:#eef5e6;border-left:4px solid #55883b;border-radius:10px;padding:20px 24px;margin:22px 0;\">\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-family:'Instrument Serif',serif;font-size:22px;color:#22301f;\">Folk medicine, tradition, research<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 14px;line-height:1.6;\">What peppermint has stood for in every home medicine cabinet since the 18th century, what menthol can do, and what is proven.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/wiki-archiv\/pfefferminze-mentha-x-piperita\/\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#55883b;color:#fff;font-weight:600;text-decoration:none;padding:10px 18px;border-radius:999px;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View the portrait in the Botanical Archive \u2192<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3>What&#039;s inside<\/h3>\n<p>Essential oil with a high menthol content (typically 30 to 55% of the oil), plus tannins, especially rosmarinic acid, and flavonoids. The menthol is also responsible for the cooling sensation in the mouth.<\/p>\n<h3>How it is prepared<\/h3>\n<p>Pour 150 ml of boiling water over 1 to 2 teaspoons of dried leaves and let it steep, covered, for 5 to 10 minutes. Steep for a shorter time for a milder aroma, and a little longer for more freshness.<\/p>\n<div class=\"eh-warn\">\n<h3>Good to know<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>In cases of heartburn or reflux, peppermint tea may actually worsen the symptoms, according to individual experience, as it can relax the lower esophageal sphincter.<\/li>\n<li>Infants and toddlers should not be given undiluted peppermint tea due to its high menthol content.<\/li>\n<li>Not for pets: cats in particular are sensitive to essential oils.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom:0\">As always, herbal tea is a beverage to be enjoyed, not a substitute for good food or medical advice. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, have children, pre-existing medical conditions, or are taking regular medication, it&#039;s advisable to consult your doctor.<\/p>\n<\/div>",
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