Dil Se Indian: Herbal Tea Recipe Using Cumin And Coriander Seeds To Manage PCOS

Managing Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is all about eating healthy, managing your weight, keeping hormonal imbalance in check, and exercising to stay fit. But the hectic days call for ordering junk food, eating at odd hours, disrupting sleep schedules, and not finding enough time to exercise.

However, if you start your morning by drinking a cup of herbal tea, you are doing at least one thing right. Back in the days when there was no modern medicine, Indians relied on Ayurvedic medicine. Even today, many opt for alternative medicine to ensure good health, boost immunity, and deal with stress.

We bring you a herbal tea recipe shared by Dr Dixa Bhavsar Savaliya, an Ayurvedic doctor, on her Instagram. It is quick to make, and you will find most of the ingredients in your pantry.

Ingredients For Herbal

• 1 Teaspoon crushed cumin (jeera) seeds
• 1 Teaspoon crushed cardamom (elaichi)
• 1 Teaspoon dry rose petals
• 1 Teaspoon fennel (saunf) seeds
• 1 Teaspoon coriander seeds

Method To Prepare Herbal Tea

In 500ml water, soak all the seeds and rose petals overnight. You can also soak the ingredient for just 3 hours before drinking.

In the morning, strain the ingredients and drink the tea. Dr Savaliya suggested drinking the tea on an empty stomach or an hour before or after meals. You can prepare a day batch in advance and carry it to your office in a travel mug.

Benefits Of Herbal Tea For PCOS

According to the Ayurvedic expert, tea is not only helpful in managing PCOS, but it also helps to deal with menopause and menarche. People struggling with acidity, bloating, mood swings, fatigue, anxiety, hot flashes, insomnia, indigestion, migraine, and stress can consume this tea every day.

Here is how ingredients of herbal tea can help you combat various health issues,

Fennel Seeds

Dr Savaliya mentioned in the caption that fennel seeds are good for establishing a balance between progesterone and oestrogen. They help to regulate periods and have a refreshing taste along with a calming effect.

Coriander Seeds

According to the expert, coriander seeds in this tea will boost metabolism, improve hormonal balance, and energise the body. They can also reduce symptoms of menopause like hot flashes.

Dry Rose Petals

Dr Savaliya mentioned in her caption that dry rose petals help the body to cool down. They have a resting effect on the mind as well as on your gut. They help you to improve your sleep patterns and reduce cortisol levels.

Cardamom

The expert said that cardamom helps keep frequent cravings at bay, helps you feel satiated for a long time, and improves your mood.

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Cumin Seeds

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Cumin seeds are known to aid indigestion, acidity, bloating, and reflux. According to a report published by the Ministry of Ayush, including spices like cumin seeds, cardamom, cinnamon, carom seeds, black pepper, etc. in your meal in small quantities not only enhances the flavour of dishes but also adds 'a therapeutic value to the meal’. When you add these spices to food, they help a person to draw maximum nutrients from their meals. They also naturally boost immunity.

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Disclaimer: If there is an underlying condition, please connect with a doctor and confirm if you can drink the tea along with prescribed modern medicines. In case you are allergic to any ingredient/s, you should consult your physician before including this tea in your everyday routine.