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Lentil & Turmeric Digestive Tea
A savory wellness infusion inspired by South Asian and Middle Eastern culinary traditions. Roasted lentils provide a mild nutty flavor while turmeric and warming spices add earthy, peppery notes. This is better treated as a food-style infusion than a conventional herbal tea.
Traditionally used for
Bloating; sluggish digestion; post-meal discomfort
Potential benefits
Digestive comfort; nutritional support; warming wellness; antioxidant support, protein digestion, anti-inflammatory
Ingredients
Roasted lentils, turmeric rhizome, ginger rhizome, cumin seed, coriander seed
Origin
South Asia and the Middle East
How it is traditionally prepared
1 Tbsp roasted lentils + ½ tsp turmeric + ¼ tsp each ginger/cumin/coriander/12 oz water, simmer 15–20 minutes and strain. 1 cup after meals as tolerated.
Cautions and who should avoid it
Lentils may cause gas or bloating in sensitive individuals. Turmeric may interact with anticoagulant medications at concentrated doses and may aggravate gallbladder problems.
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