When it comes to bloating, flatulence, hyperacidity, heartburn, and the supporting the digestive system, the combination of three culinary spices—cumin, coriander and fennel are a game changer.

Commonly known as digestive aids, these three spices make the Indian tea called CCF. A gentle, yet effective decoction to support the digestive system.

These three spices create a balanced, effective, natural gut supporter.

Imbalances begin in the gut and supporting gut health is a key aspect to balanced health. When the digestive system is strong, free of blockage, congestion, stagnation, gas, undigested food, it not only supports nutrient absorption but also maintains vibrant health.

While all three spices are known to be digestive aids, have carminative properties, aid digestion and stimulate the lymphatic system, they each also have their own unique benefits. 

Cumin helps remove any blockages, stagnation, or build-up of ama (accumulated, poorly digested food), relieving congestion in the digestive tract.

While coriander is known to calm spasms, reduce excess acidity and inflammation.

And fennel, the sweeter of the two spices is renowned for aiding with intestinal cramping, moving the lymph, and relaxing any tension in the digestive tract.   

When combined, and decocted to release their nutrient rich, volatile oils–CCF tea makes for a powerful elixir. Supporting the bodies natural detoxification process, which then helps rejuvenate the digestive fires.

Through case studies shared by my teachers, they have found CCF Tea to play a role in balancing blood pressure rates, calming anxiety, reducing PMS and hormonal fluctuations, in addition to relieving acidity, bloating, and flatulence.

The key is consuming this decoction of three culinary spices used in the cuisines across the world with regularity, especially if there is an imbalance like acidity, excessive gas or feeling bloated after each meal or by the end of the day.

A warm decoction can be consumed daily, up to 3 times a day for four to six weeks when seeking to recalibrate. After that once a day or once a week for maintenance. The results for most, including myself, can be felt within a few days. Happy drinking. Happy digesting.  

THE BENEFITS OF CCF TEA & FAQs

How does the tea work on such a wide range of imbalances? No matter what the dis-ease,  it always comes back to the root—digestion. What we cannot digest leads stagnation—whether its physical, emotional or mental. For the purpose of this post, we are referring to toxins that have accumulated in the physical body, such as in the digestive system, and/or within one of the seven tissues, plasma, blood, muscle, fat, bone, marrow, and reproductive.

This tea will not only prevent a build-up of stagnation by increasing the digestive fire but at the same time, it will begin to remove accumulated waste.  So as it cleanses, it will also rejuvenate the digestive fire, while supporting better absorption.