Fennel has essential oils which ease bloating and gas. It also has anti-spasmodic property which helps relax the digestive tract, ease cramps, relieve gas, diarrhoea, bloating and reduce symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome. Menthol in mint eases indigestion, nausea and fullness due to excess food. It relaxes muscles in the intestinal tract and reduces pain in the digestive system.
Coriander contains essential oils like linalool, a-pinene, geraniol etc. Together, these are responsible for digestive, carminative and anti-flatulent or gas relieving properties of the seeds. It regulates pitta in the body and reduces heartburn. Cinnamon has cinnamaldehyde, which reduces gas formation, prevents ulcers, reduces inflammation of intestines, triggers appetite and stops vomiting and nausea. Cumin supports healthy assimilation of nutrients, increase in good bacteria and detoxification of the intestinal tract.
Ginger eases motion sickness, upset stomach and cramps. It soothes lower digestive tract. It is a tridoshic herb and supports healthy microbes, healthy intestinal wall and acts as a digestive stimulant for nutrient assimilation. Curcumin is anti-inflammatory, works in IBD, liver problems, colitis and gastrointestinal cancers. It stimulates bile production, which helps in fat digestion.