Spearmint tea has long been recognized to promote breast growth, which is a wonderful thing! It does, however, have a very negative side effect: if used incorrectly, it might cause your breasts to shrink! The Chinese used to use spearmint as an ingredient in ointments for bruises. They believed that drinking the tea would help heal the injury more quickly. Today, spearmint oil is used to treat pain associated with arthritis and other conditions. It also has anti-inflammatory properties that can relieve pain and swelling from injuries such as bites from venomous insects or dogs' attacks. Physicians recommend drinking mint tea to settle digestive problems including indigestion and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). A cup of hot mint tea can soothe sore throats and reduce fever. Kids like it too! The flavor goes well with milk and sugar. Adults prefer their tea strong and sweetened. Mints are known for their ability to boost our moods and improve our symptoms of anxiety and depression. Drinking spearmint tea can also help control caffeine cravings because of its calming effects on the body. Spearmint is one of the most widely grown plants in China and some countries in Africa and South America. It's used in cooking and as a medicine. The leaves are often dried and powdered for use in recipes or made into tea.