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Flat Belly Fennel-Carminative Blend
A soothing aromatic digestive tea with fennel seeds, coriander seeds, anise, and peppermint leaves, perfect after meals to calm bloating, fermentation, and intestinal cramping. The mix releases a sweet, mildly spicy, and refreshing flavor.
Traditionally used for
Bloating, Fermentation, Indigestion
Potential benefits
Eases gas, relieves spasms, supports post-meal digestion, reduces bloating, freshens breath, stimulates metabolism.
Origin
Mediterranean, Ayurvedic
How it is traditionally prepared
Steep 1½ tsp of blend in 1 cup hot water for 7–9 min; strain and drink after meals, up to 2–3 times daily.
Cautions and who should avoid it
May aggravate reflux (peppermint); anise may affect hormones; Avoid during pregnancy in high amounts; caution with estrogen-sensitive conditions (fennel); may interact with certain medications such as anticoagulants.
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