Although the production of gas is a
natural part of the digestive process, many people dread the possibility of
passing gas in front of others. An uncontrollable fart at an inconvenient time
can make a person the butt of jokes for years to come. But problematic gas is
no laughing matter.
Excess gas in the stomach can be
caused by a number of things, such as excessive drinking, not
chewing your food thoroughly, eating spicy and
gas-forming food, too much stress, some kind of bacterial
infection, or digestive disorders.
Symptoms of stomach gas include
flatulence, bad breath, lack of appetite, a coating on the tongue, abdominal
bloating, belching and even stomach pain.
Fortunately, this problem can be
easily treated with some simple,natural home remedies.
Cinnamon
Cinnamon will soothe your stomach
and also prevent further formation of gas.
- Add one-half teaspoon of
cinnamon powder to a cup of warm milk. Stir it well and then drink
it. You can also add some honey.
- Alternatively, you can make
cinnamon tea by adding some cinnamon powder to a cup of boiling water. Let
it steep for a few minutes and then drink it.
Apple Cider Vinegar
Apple cider vinegar, used in the
treatment of indigestion, can also help with gas. This remedy will soothe the
stomach and give you instant relief. If apple cider vinegar is not available,
you can try regular vinegar.
- Add two teaspoons of apple
cider vinegar to a glass of warm water.
- Allow the water to cool to room
temperature, and then drink it.
Ginger
Ginger is an effective indigestion
treatment and is also great for relieving a gas problem.
- Take equal parts of ground
ginger, fennel, and cardamom. Mix them thoroughly. Now, take a
cup of water. Add one teaspoon of this mixture and a pinch of
asafetida (hing) in it. Drink this once or twice a day.
- Alternatively, you can consume
a little ginger juice mixed with a pinch of asafetida.
- To prevent gas from forming,
chew a fresh piece of ginger regularly after meals. You can also add small
amounts of dried or fresh ginger to your food.
- Drinking ginger tea can help
control the formation of gas in the stomach. Boil one tablespoon of ground
ginger in water for a few minutes. Drink this tea two or three times a
day.
- Another option is to add a few
drops of ginger essential oil to any kind of base oil and rub it on your
stomach.
Buttermilk
Buttermilk, especially when combined
with carom seeds and black salt works as an excellent Ayurvedic remedy to
relieve gas and flatulence.
- Mix one teaspoon each of
carom seeds (ajwain) and black salt in a cup of buttermilk. If you do not
have carom seeds, use celery seeds.
- Drink this solution.
Baking Soda and
Lemon
One conventional home treatment for
gas is the use of lemon and baking soda, which combined makes an effective
antacid.
- Put the juice of one fresh
lemon in a glass and add some baking soda to it. This will cause fizzing.
Add some more baking soda and a cup of water and stir it well so the
baking soda dissolves completely. Drink this slowly.
- For instant relief from stomach
gas, you can add a small amount of baking soda to a glass of water and
drink it on empty stomach.
Garlic
The pungent heating quality present
in garlic helps stimulate the gastric fire and thus offers relief from stomach
gas.
- Try some garlic soup to reduce
gas and help with proper digestion. For best results, use fresh garlic.
- You can also boil some ground
garlic in water for a few minutes, adding a small amount of black pepper
and cumin seeds. Strain it and let it cool to room temperature. Drink this
two or three times a day to see results in a few days.
Asafetida
Asafetida is also an
effective remedy against gas. It has anti-spasmodic and
anti-flatulent properties.
- Just add a pinch of asafetida
to a glass of warm water, mix it well and drink it two or three times a
day.
- You can also make a paste of
asafetida by adding a little water. Apply the paste on the stomach and
allow it to dry for a few minutes. Soon your gas will dissipate.
- You can also put a small amount
of asafetida into a ripe banana and eat it. Do this twice a day.
Fennel
Fennel is surely the
best ingredient for fast relief from bloating and gas.
- Add a few fennel seeds to a pot
of hot water and let it simmer it for five minutes on a low temperature.
Strain the solution and then drink it.
- You can also chew fresh fennel
leaves if you can bear the taste.
- Alternatively, you can mix
fennel, cardamom and mint leaves and boil them in water to make a
concoction that can help with stomach gas.
Peppermint
Peppermint can be used
in different ways to treat a gas problem.
- Make tea by adding some fresh
peppermint leaves to a cup of boiling water and letting it steep for a few
minutes. Strain it and add some honey. Drink the tea two or three times a
day.
- You can also chew some
peppermint leaves for quick relief.
- Alternatively, you can put two
drops of peppermint oil in one-half cup of cool water and drink it once or
twice daily.
Cardamom
This is another common
kitchen spice that can speed up digestion and give you relief from
stomach gas.
- Simply add some roasted
cardamom powder to vegetables, rice or lentils before cooking to prevent
gas.
- You can also chew whole pods of
cardamom two or three times a day to relieve stomach gas.
- You can make a tea by steeping
a few pods of cardamom along with a small slice of fresh ginger and one
teaspoon of fennel in boiling water for several minutes. Drink this tea
warm, several times a day.
The next time you have
stomach gas, just try any of these natural remedies. However, if you suffer
from this problem on a regular basis, keep a close eye on your diet and, if
needed, see your doctor.
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