24/11/2025
If your stomach feels gassy, bloated, heavy or tight after meals, this is one of the simplest herbal supports you can try.
The Recipe
Here’s exactly what I do in the video:
1. Add 2 whole star anise to a cup
2. Pour over boiling water
3. Cover it (this matters, it traps the volatile oils)
4. Leave it to steep for 15 minutes
5. Sip warm
➡️Why it helps with gas + bloating
Star anise contains natural compounds like anethole, which help:
• Relax the muscles in your digestive tract
• Reduce gas build-up
• Ease cramping
• Support smoother digestion
• Calm that tight, swollen feeling after eating
➡️When to drink it
If you want the most relief from bloating and gas, drink it 10–20 minutes AFTER a meal.
If your bloating is triggered more by stress, tension, or eating too fast, you can also drink it 5–10 minutes BEFORE a meal.
If you’re using it for general gut support, drink it any time of day that you’ll actually remember.
➡️How often?
Most people do well with 1 cup per day, especially after their heaviest meal.
If you have IBS tendencies or regular bloating, you can have up to 2 cups per day, spaced out.
➡️Who should avoid it?
Avoid star anise tea if you:
• Are pregnant or breastfeeding
• Have an allergy to anise, fennel, or licorice
• Are on medications that interact with herbs (always check)
• Are giving it to children (too strong for little ones)
If you want more simple but nutrient dense recipes to support hormone health, Comment NUTRITION and I’ll send you the link to my Rebalance Nutrition Guide.