Herbal Remedies for Flatulence

26 Jun

Posted by Dr John Anne as Uncategorized

Flatulence is a common problem that affects everyone at some point of time or the other in their lives. It is caused when there is the need to drive out excess air built up in the body. The gut from the Oesophagus to the Rectum contains various gases, mainly oxygen and nitrogen that are produced in the body during regular activities such as talking or eating. Flatulence, is not an illness, by itself, and is a symptom that could be treated with various home remedies in the kitchen counter.

Herbal Remedy for Flatulence

One of the best herbal remedies for gas is peppermint or spearmint. It can be taken in the form of candies, teas, or naturally. This is also a good cure for nausea and vomiting. Babies with stomach problems can also be treated with mint. Simply stick a small mint candy in a bottle with distilled water and feed it to the baby. Babies tend to like the taste of mint, because it is sweet.

You can also drink green tea, or take Alfalfa or Parsley supplements to get rid of your flatulence. This is a good way of neutralizing gas.

People with serious flatulence problems often turn to garlic as a means of curing their ills. Garlic is an effective herbal remedy. It expels gas from the digestive tract, as well as the intestines. As chronic farting is often a sign of an overgrowth of yeast bacteria in one’s digestive tract, taking garlic for a few days can help get rid of that overgrowth and balance one’s body functions.

Chewing Peppermint is an effective home remedy for gas. It contains Menthol, which is beneficial in tackling flatulence.

Corriander seeds can be powdered and added to foods, as they ease cramps, flatulence, bloating and hiccups.

Fennel Fennel tea bags may be of little value unless the seeds have been crushed. Make fresh tea by pouring 1 cup boiling water over 1 to 2 teaspoons of just-crushed dried seeds. Steep 10 minutes, strain, and drink before or after meals. Alternatively, chew 1/4 teaspoon seeds.

Dill Chew 1/2 teaspoon dill seeds. Or prepare dill water by mixing 1 teaspoon oil of dill with 4 cups warm water; take 1 cup as needed. Make a mild tea by steeping 1 teaspoon ground seeds in 1 cup boiling water for 10 to 15 minutes. Strain, then drink before or after meals.

Anise Mix a few drops of aniseed oil into 1 cup warm water. Or make a tea by grinding 1 teaspoon seeds and covering with 1 cup boiling water; steep for 5 to 10 minutes, then strain. Drink either solution before or after meals. Some people may be allergic to anise.

A Candida overgrowth is normally responsible for chronic gas problems. Serious, long term flatulence problems are typically an underlying sign of an overgrowth of yeast bacteria in the digestive track. Herbs that kill internal yeast infections will re-balance the proper flora within your body, eliminating the root cause of the gassy troubles. Garlic will not only kill the yeast bacteria within several days, it will also expel the gas from the digestive tract, providing immediate relief.