Coriander, Cumin and Fennel Healing Benefits of CCF

CCF Tea - Coriander, Cumin and Fennel (adapted from The Whole Journey)

Sip 1- 1½ cups during the day.

Makes 3 cups

1/2 teaspoon whole coriander seeds 1/2 teaspoon whole cumin seeds 1/2 teaspoon whole fennel seeds 3 cups room temperature filtered water

 Grind together coriander, cumin and fennel (CCF) seeds in a mortar and pestle or a coffee grinder.  Bring water to a boil without covering the saucepan.  Add the ground CCF mixture.  Reduce heat to low and let it simmer uncovered for 3-4 minutes to infuse flavors and nutritive properties.  Strain and let it cool completely  Add lemon or lime and raw honey if desired.  Chill if you like cold beverages. I personally find it more soothing warm.  Can be made in bigger batches. It will keep for 3 days in the refrigerator.

Healing Benefits of CCF Tea

Cumin, coriander and fennel tea (aka CCF tea) has long been revered as an Ayurvedic method to improve digestion. It calms and soothes inflammation, helps with protein digestion and assimilation, and it can also train your pancreas to produce more of its own enzymes!

This tea is GREAT not only for digestion but also for weight loss, mental clarity, and detoxification.

These 3 seeds are incredibly therapeutic for you!

Benefits include:  Supports the pancreas, helps digest protein  Reduces gas, indigestion and cramps  May help absorb minerals from the intestines to prevent deficiency  Eliminates toxins and congestion from body (and mind)

Coriander Seeds This is the seed of the cilantro leaf. It is small and round. This is a very balancing seed that cools and calms the GI tract.

Benefits include:  Reduces heat or acid in the stomach  Decreases congestion  Calms the digestive system  Helps alleviate joint pain  Improves skin irritation or rashes

Fennel Seeds This seed is a cousin to Anise and Dill and is cylindrical in shape. Fennel seed is often chewed at the end of an Indian meal to support digestion. Growing up in a 100% Italian family, we used to eat fresh fennel in between courses during big Sunday dinners to cleanse our palate and support the digestive process.

Benefits include:  Relieves bloating, gas, and cramping  Calms the mind and improves mental clarity