Naturopathy and Natural Medicine
Natural Remedies for Tummy Troubles: Herbal Wisdom
Dealing with a stomachache or feeling bloated? Discover natural remedies that you likely already have at home to help ease the discomfort.
We all experience stomach discomfort, pain, or bloating from time to time. While the first instinct may be to reach for medication, there are natural ingredients right in your home that can help ease the discomfort — with a little help from Hashem. Of course, if stomach pains persist, it’s important to seek proper medical attention.
Grandma’s Herbal Remedies for Stomach Pain
Ginger
Famous for easing nausea and vomiting, ginger also helps relieve gas and calm the digestive system. You can brew a soothing ginger tea or snack on dried ginger for quick relief.
Chamomile Tea
Chamomile flowers have gentle, calming, and anti-inflammatory properties. If your stomach pain stems from indigestion or gas, sipping chamomile tea may bring comfort.
Peppermint Tea
Peppermint’s refreshing aroma and flavor make it a wonderful remedy for nausea. It also supports digestion, eases cramps, and helps reduce spasms.
Turmeric
This anti-inflammatory spice supports various digestive functions and may reduce gas, bloating, and heaviness after meals. You can enjoy it fresh, as a spice in cooking, or in capsule form from the pharmacy.
Lemon Verbena
A fragrant, lemony herb loved in winter teas, lemon verbena is highly valued in herbal medicine. It can ease stomach pain, bloating, gas, and aid digestion. Its antioxidant content also gives it antibacterial benefits.
Rosemary
Known mostly for hair health, rosemary also contains essential oils that soothe the digestive system. It helps absorb excess gas and can reduce stomach discomfort.
Fennel Seeds
A classic remedy for babies with gas, fennel is equally effective for adults. It calms the digestive system and is known as both a diuretic and a disinfecting herb. Fennel tea can reduce bloating, gas, and stomach pain.
Rice Water
A simple, gentle remedy, rice water can soothe the stomach and relieve pain. Just cook rice in plenty of water and drink the remaining liquid. It may also help in cases of diarrhea.
A little stomach ache doesn’t have to ruin your day — sometimes the best relief is already sitting in your kitchen cabinet. Try these gentle remedies and let nature do its soothing work.
