Cinnamon & Bay Leaf Tea for Bloating

Why This Works

Cinnamon is anti-inflammatory and helps regulate blood sugar, reducing the insulin spikes that can cause bloating. Bay leaves have carminative properties that reduce gas and soothe the stomach lining.

What You Need

• 2 cinnamon sticks
• 3-4 dried bay leaves
• 2 cups water
• Optional: raw honey to taste

Instructions

1. Bring 2 cups of water to a boil
2. Add cinnamon sticks and bay leaves
3. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes
4. Strain into a mug
5. Sip slowly after meals

Pro Tips

Use Ceylon cinnamon for best results — it has a milder, sweeter flavor and fewer coumarin compounds than cassia cinnamon. Drink this tea 2-3 times daily during flare-ups.