{"product_id":"heathers-tummy-care-heather-s-tummy-teatm-organic-loose-fennel-bulk-pouch-1-lb-pouch","title":"Heather's Tummy Care -  Tea Organic Loose Fennel (BULK POUCH) - 1 Lb Pouch","description":"\u003cb\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan color=\"568301\"\u003eQuick relief for IBS bloating \u0026amp; gas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: 16 oz pouch loose tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIngredient: organic whole fennel seeds (Foeniculum vulgare)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSDA organic, CRC kosher\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNaturally caffeine free, gluten free\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChlorine free tea bag paper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh volatile oil, medicinal strength\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne teabag brews one strong cup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cspan color=\"568301\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cb\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor Immediate Bloating Support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeather's Tummy Tea Fennel\u003c\/strong\u003e is a medical food for the dietary management of IBS symptoms. Fennel is an ancient herb with a mild licorice flavor that, through dietary management, helps relieve IBS symptoms, including bloating, gas, and intestinal cramps.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eClinical studies have shown that fennel helps regulate contractions of the small intestine and aids gas expulsion. Fennel also relaxes the gut, which can relieve spasms of the GI tract. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFennel has anti-spasmodic properties, and is a carminative - an agent that prevents the formation and helps the expulsion of gas in the gastrointestinal tract. It also stimulates the production of gastric juices. As a result, fennel assists in the dietary management of IBS symptoms, and is \u003cb\u003eexceptional for IBS bloating, gas and abdominal pain\u003c\/b\u003e. Fennel is also a traditional digestive aid for colic, heartburn, indigestion, and stomachaches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDirections\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePour 8 ounces boiling water over 1-2 tablespoons tea, using a tea strainer or tea ball. Let steep for 5-10 minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not boil the tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrink as often as you like\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnce brewed you can drink hot or let cool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse on a full or empty stomach, as needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"supplement-facts-container\"\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"3\" border=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"3\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNutrition Facts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"3\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eServing Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 tablespoon makes 8 fl oz brewed tea\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"3\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eServings Per Container:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 90\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"70%\"\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"15%\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmount Per Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"15%\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e% DV\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrganic Fennel Seed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 grams\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e*\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"3\"\u003e*Daily Value not established.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCautions:\u003c\/strong\u003e For use under a physician's supervision. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or nursing. Keep out of reach of children. Store airtight in a cool, dry place. Organic product. Color variations are normal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRelieve IBS Bloating, Gas, Spasms\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eImmediate Bloating Support\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeather's Tummy Tea Fennel is unique because it is formulated to contain a high volatile oil content and whole seed size for ideal bloating support. Both factors are integral to the quality and potency of fennel when brewed as tea. Heather's Tummy Tea is harvested and packaged to be as fresh as possible, and it is processed for minimal volatile oil dissipation. It is the volatile oils in fennel that make it so effective for the dietary management of IBS symptoms, particularly bloating and gas.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFennel's primary volatile oils are are anethole, fenchone, and estragole. Anethole is known to have a relaxing effect on the intestine, and fennel also has antioxidant and antimicrobial properties. Fennel is a carminative; it helps relax the gut, regulates contractions of the small intestine, and aids bloating and gas. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHeather's Tummy Tea is packed in very generous quantities because it is meant to be used daily as a medical food for IBS; brew a delicious cup of tea several times a day, every day, as part of your dietary management of IBS symptoms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHeather's Tummy Tea is sourced and specially produced for IBS-specific purposes and results, in several ways:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eExtremely high volatile oil levels\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Why does this matter? Because the volatile oil is the component within the tea that yields the medicinal benefits. The higher the volatile oil level, the greater the medicinal value. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhole fennel seed size\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Other brands use \"teabag cut\" herbs, which are very finely milled. But, the more finely you mill an herb, the more volatile oil is released and immediately dissipated, and the weaker the final cup of brewed tea will be. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eUSDA certified organic\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. This means, among other things, that our herbs are guaranteed free of: pesticides, fertilizers, herbicides, GMO (genetically modified organisms), preservatives, additives, irradiation, and there is no animal testing. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrganic materials and processing are significantly more expensive. But, our tea prices are actually \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003esignificantly less expensive\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e than non-organic brands. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn addition, a comprehensive review of 97 published studies (published as the \"State of Science Review\" by The Organic Center) comparing the nutritional quality of organic and conventional foods has shown that organic plants contain higher levels of 8 of 11 nutrients studied, including significantly greater concentrations of the health-promoting polyphenols and antioxidants. This review concluded that \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eorganically grown plants are 25% more nutrient dense\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, on average, than conventionally grown plants. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ePacked in very generous quantities\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, as this tea is meant to be used daily for IBS symptoms. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe end result? Fennel Tummy Tea is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eexponentially stronger and more effective, \u003cem\u003eand a better value\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, than other brands. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFennel Tummy Tea is the only brand of medicinal strength fennel tea for IBS we're aware of, and one sip is all it takes to tell the difference.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFennel's documented use goes back to ancient China, and the plant is mentioned in virtually every European work on herbal medicines from ancient times to modern day. The mild licorice-flavored seeds (though unrelated to the actual licorice plant) are native to the Mediterranean, were known to the ancient Greeks, and were spread throughout Europe by Imperial Rome. In the 1st century A.D. Pliny attributed 22 healing properties to fennel. According to Chaucer, the 14th century English poet, fennel was one of the nine holy herbs of the Anglo-Saxons. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe United States once listed fennel as an official drug to be used for digestive problems, and today the herb is still used daily as an after-dinner digestive aid from India to Italy to Spain. Fennel is classified as GRAS (generally recognized as safe) by the FDA - there are no limitations on its use as a daily digestive aid. Fennel is so safe it's even used to treat infants with colic. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrew Heather's Tummy Tea with boiling water, but do not actually boil the teabags or loose tea in water as this can destroy its volatile oils, and thus its effectiveness. Fennel tea (like all of Heather's Tummy Teas) is naturally caffeine-free, as it does not contain any actual tea leaves (tea is a specific plant, even though other herbal drinks are commonly called \"teas\"). The stronger you brew this tea the more effective it will be. Lightly crushing the seeds before brewing them with hot water will increase their strength. The teabags are unbleached and organic-suitable. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFennel tea can be sweetened with a little honey or plain sugar if you wish but it's also delicious plain. It can be chilled into iced tea, but remember that ice-cold beverages on an empty stomach can trigger GI spasms, whereas the heat in hot teas is in and of itself a muscle relaxant. The stronger the fennel tea, the more pronounced its beneficial effects on your digestion, so don't be afraid to make a dark brew! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"What does it mean that Heather's Tummy Tea Fennel is certified organic?\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeather's Tummy Tea Fennel is certified organic and therefore uses:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* no pesticides\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* no fertilizer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* no herbicides\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* no GMO (genetically modified organisms)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* no preservatives\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* no additives\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* no irradiation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* no animal testing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrganic certification guarantees that our fennel is harvested with:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* good ecology - enriched soil, less soil erosion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* harvested through farming which respects the environment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* traceability of each batch demonstrated from the fields to the customer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* organic certified farming\/harvesting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* organic certified manufacturing and packaging\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* USDA organic certified\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* organic certified by Quality Assurance International \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Certified organic\" refers to agricultural products that have been grown and processed according to strict uniform standards, verified annually by independent state or private organizations. These organizations' certifying seals are your guarantee that Heather's Tummy Tea Fennel has been third-party certified organic. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeather's Tummy Tea Fennel is certified organic right from the fields. After harvest, the fennel is assigned its organic identification, which follows the fennel through the entire packing and shipping process. This organic traceability is carried directly through to our customers by our certifying agency, Quality Assurance International. 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