Digest

Flavor Profile:

Digest Herbal Tea is delightfully minty and warming with slightly sweet background notes. The Burdock Root and Dandelion Root provide a slightly earthy and bitter base, while the Chamomile Flower, Fennel Seed, Lemon Balm Leaf, and Licorice Root add a variety of sweetness. Ginger Root and Turmeric give Digest Herbal Tea a warm, spicy flavor that finishes with a pop of mint from the Peppermint Leaf.

Botanicals: 

Burdock Root: Burdock Root helps to purify the blood and is a source of inulin, a prebiotic fiber that aids in digestion and improves gut health. It is full of flavonoids, phytochemicals, and antioxidants which helps to reduce inflammation and protect cells against damage caused by free radicals. The burdock plant contains active ingredients in its root system that can remove toxins from the bloodstream, detoxifying and increasing circulation to the surface of the skin.

Chamomile Flower: Chamomile Flower is full of antioxidants, including apigenin which is a compound that binds to certain receptors in the brain to promote relaxation and sleepiness. It has anti-inflammatory properties which improves digestion, helps to prevent stomach ulcers, reduces stomach acidity, and protects against the growth of bacteria that contribute to ulcer development.

Dandelion Root: Dandelion Root has diuretic qualities which helps the body to rid itself of excess fluid. It is full of antioxidants, in a powerful anti-inflammatory herb, and nutrient dense with high levels of vitamins A, B, C, E, K, folate, iron, calcium, magnesium, and potassium. Dandelion Root may help improve the secretion of insulin, the hormone that regulates blood sugar levels, as well as the absorption of glucose in the muscles leading to improved insulin sensitivity and lower blood sugar levels. 

Fennel Seed: Fennel Seed is an excellent source of fiber and aids digestion further by reducing inflammation in the intestines and decreasing bacteria that cause gas. 

Ginger Root: Ginger Root reduces inflammation and stimulates digestions, all while suppressing the appetite. The compounds, gingerols, are responsible for improving digestion and stabilizing blood sugar levels. By decreasing blood pressure, Ginger Root prevents the formation of blood clots in the arteries and blood vessels, improving circulation.

Lemon Balm Leaf: Lemon Balm Leaf helps to reduce abdominal pain and discomfort while improving digestion. It also has stress and anxiety relieving properties, making you feel calm and at ease. 

Licorice Root: Licorice Root helps to alleviate GI symptoms including heartburn, stomach ulcers, colitis, gastritis and inflammation in the lining of the stomach.  Additionally, Licorice contains glycyrrhetinic acid which has been shown to result in decreased body fat.

Marshmallow Root: Marshmallow Root is a diuretic which is helpful in flushing out excess fluid from the body, cleansing the kidneys and bladder. It helps to soothe irritation and inflammation in the urinary tract. Marshmallow Root aids in reducing constipation, heartburn, and intestinal colic. 

Olive Leaf: Olive Leaf has powerful antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and gastroprotective properties which supports healthy digestion. Antimicrobial properties in Olive Leaf support a strong immune system. 

Peppermint Leaf: Peppermint Leaf has antibacterial, antiviral, and anti-inflammatory properties that helps to calm the muscles of the stomach and improve the flow of bile, which the body uses to digest fats. It helps to alleviate bloating, gas and indigestion. 

Turmeric: Turmeric has powerful anti-inflammatory properties and one of its active ingredients, curcumin, helps to reduce inflammation and improve the function of the digestive system.

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