Flat Tummy Tea Amélie

• Do not exceed two cups per day.
• Do not use when pregnant or breast feeding.
• If you are taking prescription medication consult your health care provider prior to using this product.
• This product is not a food replacement and results may differ from person to person.
• This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

DOES IT CONTAIN CAFFEINE?

No, it doesn’t. As it doesn’t contain coffee or tea leaves from the Camellia sinensis it is perfectly caffeine-free.

WHAT DOES ‘CARMINATIVE’ MEAN?

Considering that a lot of the herbs in this particular tea are carminatives, this is an excellent question. ‘Carminative’ means that something is able to induce the expulsion of excess gas from the stomach and intestines.

This is one reason why this particular tea is so effective. There are at least 3 herbs with such capabilities in this super-effective tea. 

WHAT CAUSES BLOATING IN THE FIRST PLACE?

Many things can cause bloating.

• Rich food
• Salty or fried food
• Fizzy drinks
• Eating too quickly
• Food intolerance e.g. gluten
• Stress
• Weight gain
• Some medications
• Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and constipation

WHY THIS RECIPE RELIEVES BLOATING FAST?

Peppermint: This herb has a soothing action that helps the gut relax. It is mildly antibacterial and antifungal which helps to keep your gut in tip-top health. It helps prevent indigestion and assists in the release of gas from the stomach, a cause of bloating. It is also effective by itself to combat nausea.

Ginger: The root of the ginger plant is a very effective carminative that alleviates bloating by expelling built up gases, and calming intestinal activity. It also has properties which help the stomach empty faster, thereby avoiding indigestion. 

Dandelion Root: Dandelion increases gastric motility, which is the rate that food passes through the stomach. It can also improve our appetite, help with minor digestive complaints, and possibly relieve constipation. Furthermore, it is a diuretic, which can assist in ridding the body of water weight and of bloating.

Fennel: The seeds of this plant are little powerhouses when it comes to gut and intestinal health. Essential volatile oils like anethole and fenchone are carminatives and have anti-spasmodic and anti-inflammatory properties that ease abdominal cramps, dispel bloating, and allow trapped gasses to dissipate.

Turmeric: This root is also a carminative and therefore relieves digestive gases. It has been scientifically found to prevent the conditions that lead to bloating. The compounds in turmeric stimulate bile production, which assists in the digestion of food. Curcumin, the main active ingredient in turmeric, has strong anti-inflammatory properties which may relieve symptoms of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD).

Chamomile: This herb has famous benefits. The bio-compounds in chamomile help to relax the muscles of the digestive system in order to aid digestion, and help prevent a build up of gases in the stomach.

What an impressive roll call. Very powerful herbs all working together to make sure you don’t have suffer the discomfort of feeling swollen, bloated and gassy.