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Digestive & Metabolic Support

Four digestive and metabolic support herbs displayed on a wooden tray: fennel seeds for digestion, peppermint leaves for soothing the gut, dandelion leaf for liver and detox support, and yerba santa for respiratory and metabolic balance.

Support healthy digestion, balance appetite, boost metabolism, and nourish gut health.


Digestion is the foundation of wellness, and these botanicals work in harmony to support it. From easing bloating and calming cramping to boosting liver function and stimulating metabolism, they keep the body’s internal fire balanced. Whether sipped before meals as a tea or smoked after eating for gentle digestive support, these herbs keep everything flowing smoothly, physically and energetically.



Loose dried fennel seeds used to support digestion, reduce bloating, and improve nutrient absorption.

🌿 Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare)

Benefits: Fennel is a classic digestive ally that relieves bloating, gas, and cramping while stimulating the appetite and improving nutrient absorption. It also supports hormonal balance and liver function.

Tea & Smoke Uses: As tea, fennel soothes digestive discomfort and gently detoxifies. Smoked, it provides a light, sweet note and supports digestion after meals.

Traditional Use: Used in Mediterranean and Ayurvedic traditions for centuries, fennel seeds were often chewed after meals to aid digestion and freshen the breath.

Featured In: Lean In–Lean Out



Dried peppermint leaves known for soothing the digestive tract, easing gas, and relieving nausea.

🌿 Peppermint (Mentha × piperita)

Benefits: Peppermint cools and soothes the digestive tract, relieves nausea, and helps reduce bloating and cramping. It also stimulates bile flow and gently supports mental clarity.

Tea & Smoke Uses: In tea, peppermint refreshes the palate, soothes the gut, and eases digestive tension. Smoked, it clears the airways, refreshes the senses, and blends smoothly with calming herbs.

Traditional Use: A staple of Western herbalism, peppermint has been used for centuries to ease indigestion, nausea, and tension while uplifting the mood and mind.

Featured In: Day Dreamer, Tuned In, Lean In–Lean Out



Dried dandelion leaf rich in nutrients that stimulate liver function, support detoxification, and aid digestion.

🌿 Dandelion Leaf (Taraxacum officinale)

Benefits: Dandelion is a powerful bitter tonic that supports liver detoxification, bile production, and healthy digestion. It also helps reduce water retention and supports kidney function.

Tea & Smoke Uses: Tea made from dandelion leaf supports gentle detoxification and metabolic balance. Smoked, it has a neutral, earthy quality and can support digestion and detox post-meal.

Traditional Use: Used in both traditional European and Chinese medicine, dandelion has long been valued for cleansing the liver, purifying the blood, and promoting optimal digestion.

Featured In: Clean Slate Club, Lean In–Lean Out



Dried yerba santa leaves traditionally used to support respiratory health and aid metabolic balance.

🌿 Yerba Santa (Eriodictyon californicum)

Benefits: Known for its affinity for the lungs and digestion, yerba santa supports respiratory health, stimulates digestion, and helps regulate appetite. It also has a gently uplifting effect on mood and energy.

Tea & Smoke Uses: As tea, it supports digestive fire and clears respiratory pathways. Smoked, it has a rich, aromatic quality and adds a stimulating, invigorating edge to blends.

Traditional Use: Used by Indigenous peoples of California as a lung tonic and digestive stimulant, yerba santa was also valued for its mood-boosting and grounding effects.

Featured In: Lean In–Lean Out

 
 
 

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