The hydration that tea provides alone can help soothe ulcerative colitis (UC) symptoms, like diarrhea, or short bowel syndrome after surgery. You can also steep a ginger tea bag in 1 cup (250 ml) of boiled water for a few minutes. PeppermintStudies show that peppermint oil can relax muscles in your digestive system and improve various digestive symptoms. So it’s safe to say that peppermint tea may provide similar benefits. You can enjoy a cup of peppermint tea on its own, or incorporate peppermint as a soothing addition to other herbal teas.