Introduction
Although flatulence is usually harmless, it can be very unpleasant and annoying, causing severe pain and even abdominal cramps. There are some home remedies that can quickly relieve the symptoms. These include various foods and heat treatments. Some of these remedies can also be used preventively if you suffer from a bloated stomach more often.
Overview of household remedies
- Preventing flatulence A walk after a meal prevents a bloated belly from cooking food Chew thoroughly while eating
- A walk after the meal prevents bloating
- Cooking of food
- Chew thoroughly during the meal
- A hot water bottle has a relaxing effect
- Abdominal massage with oil (aniseed, peppermint or caraway oil)
- Stomach teas, e.g. cardamom or fennel tea
- Drink ginger water
- Drink apple vinegar water
- Cloves to cook, chew or drink
- Fresh fruits stimulate digestion (watermelon, apricots, cherries)
- Activated carbon or mineral earth
- Bowel cleansing against bacteria with pre- or probiotics
- Flea seeds, yeast
- Kijimea irritable bowel capsules
- Movement
- A walk after the meal prevents bloating
- Cooking of food
- Chew thoroughly during the meal
Herbal teas
Fennel or fennel-anise caraway tea are well-known herbal teas against flatulence. They relax the digestive tract and thus reduce the pressure in the bloated abdomen. Sage or dandelion as infusions also counteract flatulence.
These teas contain bitter substances that support digestion. In addition, aniseed tea is a delicious herbal tea, which also counteracts excessive gas formation. Anise has a relaxing effect on the muscles of the gastrointestinal tract and relieves cramps.
Peppermint is also popular. Peppermint tea is a true miracle cure, it is not only effective against flatulence, but also against diarrhea, a feeling of fullness and constipation. Thyme tea is also effective against digestive problems such as flatulence and bloating.
Another herbal tea that helps with flatulence is balm. Lemon balm has a calming effect and is therefore often drunk before going to sleep. At the same time, the calming effect of the medicinal plant also helps with digestive problems, stomach cramps and unpleasant flatulence. This topic might also be of interest to you: Homeopathy for flatulence
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