Cumin–Coriander–Fennel Digestive Detox Tea

📝 Ingredients & Quantities

Base Ingredients

• Cumin seeds – 1 teaspoon

  • Substitute: None recommended; cumin’s digestion-regulating prabhāva is unique.

• Coriander seeds – 1 teaspoon

  • Substitute: None; coriander’s cooling yet Agni-supportive nature is specific.

• Fennel seeds – 1 teaspoon

  • Substitute: Anise seeds (very mild substitute if fennel is unavailable)

• Water – 3 cups

Optional Enhancers

• Fresh ginger slice – ½ inch

• Lime juice – a few drops, added after cooling

• 1 teaspoon jaggery – only for Vata types needing grounding

• Mint leaf – for Pitta reduction

• A pinch of turmeric – for deeper detoxification

🔥 Method of Preparation

1. Bring the water to a gentle boil in a stainless-steel pot.
   Ayurveda recommends using gentle heat to extract the aromatic oils without overheating the spices.

2. Add the cumin, coriander, and fennel seeds directly into the boiling water.

3. Reduce to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes.
   The water should turn golden and aromatic as the volatile oils release and begin working on the GI tract.

4. Turn off the heat and cover the pot.
   Allow it to rest for 3 minutes so the infusion deepens.

5. Strain into a cup.

6. Optional additions (based on dosha or season):

   • Add ginger for stronger Agni stimulation

   • Add mint for Pitta

   • Add jaggery only when warm, not hot

   • Add lime juice only after cooling slightly

7. Drink warm, in small sips.
   Traditionally taken after meals or throughout the day for detoxification.

⚖️ Dosha Effects

🌿 Vata

• Highly balancing

• The warm nature of cumin, coriander, and fennel gently ignites weakened Agni.

• Reduces gas, bloating, dryness, and irregular bowel movements.

• Add a teaspoon of jaggery if Vata is very high.

🔥 Pitta

• Exceptionally soothing

• Coriander and fennel cool excess heat while still supporting digestive fire.

• Helps with acidity, inflammation, and irritability in the GI tract.

• Avoid adding ginger if Pitta is already aggravated.

🌱 Kapha

• Strongly reducing

• Cumin and coriander break down mucus, slow digestion, and metabolic sluggishness.

• Helps eliminate Ama, heaviness, fluid retention, and lethargy.

• Add ginger and a pinch of turmeric for even stronger Kapha reduction.