Since
what we eat and drink (especially dairy products, sugar, alcohol, and coffee)
often triggers gas, bloating, indigestion, heartburn, constipation, and
diarrhea, how better to treat these common gastrointestinal problems,
herbalists say, than by ingesting herbs that naturally offset the culprits?
It’s
essential oil contains menthol, a volatile substance that has a direct
antispasmodic effect on the smooth muscle of the digestive tract. In addition,
the pleasing smell of peppermint tea may help soothe nerves. The ability to
calm cramping stomach and intestinal muscles makes it a superb treatment,
herbalists say, for symptoms of indigestion including heartburn, gas,
stomachache. Peppermint tea allows the entire gastrointestinal system to
function more fluidly. But, despite the enthusiastic reports, many doctors say
that peppermint can lower the sphincter pressure of the esophagus, actually
causing some people to have more heartburn.
Chamomile
Which
is considered to be one of the safest medicinal herbs is frequently recommended
as a gentle treatment for common gastrointestinal problems. It relieves
flatulence and heartburn by mildly sedating and soothing the mucous membrane of
the digestive tract. Its natural sedative properties can also help if your
digestive discomfort is caused by stress or worry.
Ginger
Is a
carminative and can be used to treat gas, along with its associated bloating
and pain. In botanical medicine it's considered a warming herb. It causes the
inside of the body to generate more heat. Herbalists say this can help regulate
sluggish digestion, though some find this extra warmth uncomfortable and may
instead prefer peppermint or chamomile teas. Ginger is effective in treating
nausea and vomiting.
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