Among all the health issues that people experience, gastrointestinal problems and disorders are among the most common as well as the most frequently experienced. Poor digestion can be caused by certain foods, stress and anxiety, and bad eating habits. 

The effects of poor digestion are detrimental on the body. It can prevent the proper intake of vitamins and minerals from certain foods, but it can also lead to more serious disorders of the gastrointestinal system.

The herbs in this Digestive Aid Tea are widely recognised for their ability to assist with digestion as well as a few gastrointestinal disorders. It can help to suppress inflammation in the gastrointestinal system and improve digestion overall.

Drink one cup of warm Digestive Aid Tea after a large meal to help ease digestion and rid your stomach of bloated or discomforting feelings.


All herbs are grown on KoruKai Herb Farm on Banks Peninsula. Organic and delicious.

Peppermint leaf (Mentha piperita): Aromatic and very flavourful, peppermint is wonderful for the digestive system, acting as a carminative to reduce gas, ease nausea and sooth cramping. It is an uplifting herb and cooling to the body. Peppermint does appear to have a relaxing effect on the gastrointestinal sphincters which helps the movement of wind through the digestive tract.

Catnip (Nepeta cataria): Catnip has bitter properties and calms the stomach. It is good for reducing digestive upset. It also acts as a carminative and helps to dispel gas. Slightly astringent it is also beneficial to treat diarrhea.


Kawakawa leaves (Macropiper exelsum)
: Anyone suffering digestive pain, cramping, spasm or bloating can benefit from the anti-spasmodic effects of Kawakawa, which also helps to move trapped wind through the body and has a relaxing and calming effect on the digestion. Useful for inflammatory conditions of the digestive tract.

Dandelion leaves (Taraxacum officinale): Dandelion is used for the treatment of upset stomach, intestinal gas and gallstones. It also increases urine production and serves as a laxative to increase bowel movements. Dandelion leaves helps to purify the bladder and kidneys and helps to detoxify the liver. It stimulates bile production and bile transport toxins out of the body.


Fennel seeds (Foeniculum vulgare): In India, dried fennel seeds are incredibly popular as an aid to digestion and have been used for this purpose for thousands of years. Modern scientific studies on the properties of fennel seeds are showing that their rich volatile oil content is primarily responsible for these digestive benefits and ability to clear intestinal gas so effectively.


Directions:

Use 1-2 tsp. for a cup of tea (250ml), steep for 5 -10 minutes, strain and enjoy.
Drink one cup directly after meals to support your digestion. Drink 1-3 cups per day.

Use as directed. If symptoms persist, see your health care professional.

Please note:
This tea is not be recommended for people who have proven GORD or have reflux-like dyspeptic symptoms because the peppermint can
worsen gastro-oesophageal reflux in people prone to it.

30g loose herbal tea. Makes about 30 cups.

Data sheet

Ingredients
Peppermint, Dandelion leaves, Kawakawa, Catnip, Fennel seeds
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Rachael 07/05/2023

Wow! This really works!

I totally endorse this product! It does what it says and my guts are so much better than they have been for ages. Thank you!

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Anna H 01/07/2019

Anna

This tea is good for helping improve digestive discomfort.

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