Natural Home Remedies for Gastric Problems

Guava Leaves helps expel the trapped gas

Guava plant leaves are known for pain killing properties, they are rich source of antioxidants, the leaves are considered to have  anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties. The benefit of guava leaves can be taken in form of tea, capsules or extract.

To aid flatulence : Make tea by boiling Guava leaves in water, consume this 3 times daily to relieve gas you can also add rock salt aka sendha namak in Hindi to make the infusion more effective. If you can get fresh young leaves of Guava, nothing like it otherwise just go to any herbal store and grab yourself some dried guava leaves to make your infusion. This is an inexpensive home remedy for gastric problems.

Mint Leaves Tea Works Instantly

Steep mint leaves in hot water and drink it like tea, mint has muscle relaxing properties which will reduce the intestinal pressure. Chewing mint leaves is also beneficial in relieving stomach gas.

For Instant relief from gas take 1 tsp of fresh mint juice. To get the juice take a few fresh mint leaves and crush them to extract the juice which will be dark green in color.

Mint is very common used herb to ease gas, they are available in many forms in market, The most popular form being the Indian Pudin Hara juice and Pudin Hara tablets.

Potato juice Reduces Acidity And Relieves Gas Pain

Raw Potato juice has anti acidic properties and is a lesser known  remedy for stomach gas. Potato juice stimulates stomach function and thus aids in alleviating digestive disorders.   Drink half a cup of potato juice diluted in water, an hour before meals. This can be done thrice a day or before every heavy meal.

Juicing A Potato

For this remedy you must always use a raw potato, to take out the juice grate raw potatoes and squeeze out the juice. This juice may not be very soothing to your palate, to make it palatable mix it with carrot or radish juice.

Ginger Boosts Your Digestive Health

Ginger has many health benefits and its cures many problems. Chewing fresh ginger can help in relieving stomach gas.

Alternatively mix ginger powder with a pinch of rock salt, a pinch of asafoetida and a cup of water, drink it.

Drink ginger tea after meals, it will promote proper digestion, you can also add a pinch of asafoetida (Hing) for quick relief. Ginger Water / Tea is very effective and easy home remedy for gas pain.

Also Read : Three Common Digestive Diseases And How To Treat Them Naturally

Take 1/4 teaspoon of baking soda (not baking powder) and stir it in 1 glass of water. This is one of the conventional way for treating gastric trouble as well as for indigestion and it is widely  used as an effective antacid.

Lesser Known Gas Relief Home Remedies In India

Drinking Apple Cider Vinegar  For Flatulence

Apple cider vinegar has many health benefits and it is almost a “works every time remedy” for gas and indigestion,It is a cleanser and works instantly to relive gastric trouble and is a well known remedy for many digestive issues.  Take a glass of warm water and mix 1 tbsp of Apple Cider Vinegar to it and sip it slowly to get immediate relive from gas.

If you  find the taste of Apple Cider Vinegar too strong to handle, you can mix a little amount of honey to it and alternatively can take Apple Cider Vinegar Tablets also.

If you are on any medication you must first consult your Doctor before taking Apple Cider Vinegar.

Cinnamon Works A Well 

Make a cinnamon solution for  gas relief by boiling cinnamon in water. Once boiled cool the cinnamon solution in room temperature and drink it. This aids in preventing further formation of stomach gas. Cinnamon is also a very good home remedy for weight loss.

Brandy for gas relief : Mix two tsp. of brandy to a glass of warm water and drink it before going to bed. This helps in expelling the trapped gas and gives relief from gas pain.

Dill Oil

Dill (Anethum graveolens) oil for stomach gas trouble relief :  Dill essential oil is extracted from seeds, leaves and stem of a Dill plant which is a herb. It removes the gas and prevents further gas from forming. Dill seeds aids digestion by stimulating the secretion of gastric juices.

Take one tsp. of honey and add a drop of Dill oil to it. Consume it after every meal. This provide relief from gas trouble. Please note Dill oil is not recommended for pregnant women.

Chewing celery leaves can also help as quick relief from gas trouble

Activated Charcoal Remedy for Gas Trouble

Food Grade Activated Charcoal has an ability to attract toxins, it can adsorb the  gases trapped in gastrointestinal tract and can be taken in form of tablets,capsules and powder . Taking one charcoal tablet after meal or immediately on the onset stomach discomfort is really helpful in subsiding gas and acidity. Charcoal attracts the excess gas from the intestine and prevents those rotten egg like farts.

Warning : Charcoal tablet should not be consumed by children under 12 years of age.

You must not take charcoal if you are already on medication for some disease.

Never take charcoal along with any other medicine.

Always consult a healthcare provider before taking activated charcoal treatment for gastric and indigestion problems.

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Can Gas Cause Cramps

Gas trapped in the intestine is extremely an uncomfortable condition,  the stomach can become bloated and tight sometimes it may cause sharp pain and cramp like pain in the stomach.

Where Can you Feel Gas Pain

Trapped gas is a painful condition. You can feel the gas pain in your lower abdomen, stomach. You may have chest pain due to gas,  and even lower and upper  back pain.

All these home remedies will bring out better results if following lifestyle alterations are maintained:

• Avoid physical inactivity. Incorporate exercise in daily routine in order to avoid stomach gas trouble.

• Avoid dairy and poultry products like eggs and milk

• Don’t eat food hastily, chew your food properly. Chewing helps the food to breakdown and digest fast.

• Sip your drinks directly from the glass and avoid using straw. Drinking with straw make you swallow more air

• Don’t go to sleep immediately after eating.

• Avoid drinking aerated drinks.

• Slice tomatoes and sprinkle black salt, add finely chopped mint and eat this salad.

These are some of the most effective HOME  TREATMENT FOR STOMACH GAS TROUBLE . Please dont forget to share your home remedies in the comment section.