Home remedy for quick digestion and relief gas

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1.Ginger:-

Ginger is very effective remedy for gastric trouble. It is best for treating indigestion as well. In order to prevent the stomach gas from getting formed, chew fresh ginger after your meals on a regular basis. Otherwise you can drink the mixture of water with a generous pinch of ginger powder, a small pinch of rock salt and asafoetida. You can even add fresh or dried ginger to your food. One of the best ways to control gas formation is to drink ginger tea, as it help  proper digestion and prevents gas.

Ginger tea can be made by mixing one tablespoon of grinded ginger with water and boiling it for few minutes. Now drinking this tea 2 – 3 daily will help you get rid of gas.

2.Baking soda:-

Baking soda gives instant relief from gas. Drink 1/4 tsp of baking soda mixed with a glass of water. This water solution is one of the most conventional remedies for stomach gas. It can be used as an efficient antacid.

Add a pinch of baking soda to fresh lemon juice in a glass, which is a fizzing drink. Now add some more baking soda and one cup of water to it stir well until the baking soda dissolves. This solution acts as antacid and gives to instant relief from gas. You can also try drinking a glass of water mixed with a small amount of baking soda on empty stomach.

3.Apple Cider Vinegar:-

Apple cider vinegar is another effective natural remedy for a number of health conditions. It gives instant relief from stomach gas and also helps you treat indigestion. Take a glass of warm water and add 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar and let the mixture cool to room temperature. Now drink it to get instantaneous relief from your gastric problem. It also leaves a soothing effect on the stomach. You can use normal vinegar if apple cider vinegar is not available.

4.Cinnamon:-

It is another common remedy that gives instant relief from stomach gas. Boil cinnamon in some water and allow the cinnamon solution to cool in room temperature and drink it. This helps you prevent the formation of gas. You can even take 1/2 a teaspoon of cinnamon powder mixed with one glass of warm milk or add some honey to cinnamon powder stir properly and drink it.
Cinnamon tea can provide you relief from stomach gas. To make it, you have to add some cinnamon power to boiling water and leave it to rest for a few minutes and before drinking it. This home remedy will prevent further formation of gas and soothes your stomach as well.

5.Asafoetida / hing:-

Take a generous pinch of asafoetida mixed into a glass of warm water. Now mix it properly before drinking it. To get more relief drink it at least 2 – 3 times every day. To use it externally, make a paste of asafoetida by adding a little water. Apply this asafoetida paste on the stomach and leave it to dry for a couple of minutes. This helps you get rid of stomach gas problem. If you do not want to take it directly you can insert a little amount of asafoetida into a ripe banana and consume it two times a day.

6.Caraway Seeds:-

Caraway seeds are good for various health problems such as indigestion, stomach gas and cramping. When consumed regularly it helps in stimulating proper digestion. Add one teaspoon of the caraway seeds with a cup of boiling water, to make caraway seed tea. Allow the tea to steep by covering it with a lid for a couple of minutes. Now strain off the seeds and drink the water before eating your meals. Drink this tea 3 – 4 times a day for better results. Chewing some roasted caraway seeds by mixing with a pinch of rock salt will help you get relief from gas.

7.Fennel seed:-

Fennel gives you quick relief from gas and bloating. Take a few fennel seeds and mix it with hot water in a pot and boil it for about 5 minutes on a low flame. Strain the water and drink it fast relief. Or if you can bear the taste of fresh fennel leafy plants chew them raw. You can even take fennel leaves, cardamom and mint leaves together with some water and boil them to make a concoction. Drinking the concoction will help you get rid of stomach gas.

8.Peppermint:-

Gas problem can be treated in 2 ways using peppermint. Peppermint tea is one solution for stomach gas. To make the peppermint tea, add fresh peppermint leaves in a cup of water and boil them, now let it steep for a couple of minutes. Strain the leaves and add honey for taste. Drink this herbal tea two to three times daily. Chewing some fresh pepper mint leaves helps you get fast relief from gas. Another option is to add two drops of peppermint oil to 1/2 cup of cool water and consuming it 1 – 2 times a day.

9.Cardamom:-

Cardamom is another spice that is available in the kitchen. It helps you in speeding up digestion and relieves you from stomach gas problem. Make a habit of adding a pinch of roasted and ground cardamom powder to rice, lentils or vegetables before cooking. Chewing the whole pods of cardamom solves the gas problem. Do this 2 – 3 times for quick relief. You can even make a cardamom tea by steeping cardamom, a tiny slice of fresh ginger, 1 tsp of fennel in boiling water for a few minutes. Drink this tea a number of times a day for instant relief.

Health benefit of fennel seed (mouri)

most Indian households is to have a few fennel seeds or saunf at the end of every meal. While you might think this practice is just to freshen your breath, think again. A concentrated source of minerals like copper, iron, calcium, potassium, manganese, selenium, zinc, and magnesium, the age-old Indian practice does a lot more than simply beat bad breath.

Here are some health benefits of eating saunf or fennel seeds:

1. fresh breath:


Fennel seeds or saunf is a great mouth freshener. The seeds contain several aromatic oils that help get rid of bad odour from the mouth and aids in increasing the amount of saliva secreted in your mouth, which in turn washes away any food particles in your mouth and kick-starts the digestion process. Apart from that the anti bacterial and anti inflammatory properties of the seeds help get rid of organisms that cause the bad breath and soothes infected gums. You may also like to read about more home remedies to beat bad breath.

How to use: Chewing on a few fennel seeds after a meal helps beat bad breath. If you have infected gums a good way is to boil a few fennel seeds in water and use the decoction to gargle. Doing this on a dailly basis helps beat bad breath at bay and keeps your mouth healthy.

2. Best remedy indigestion, constipation:


 Known for its carmative properties, fennel seeds are great to beat indigestion. The seeds work on your digestion right from the time they are chewed. Their essential components increase salivation that starts the digestion process. Apart from that the seed’s ability to stimulate the digestive tract help in the proper digestion and assimilation of food, moving it through the tract quickly beating bloating and gas. The high fiber content also helps relieve constipation by absorbing water and softening stools.

3.menstrual pain:


 Fennel seeds help stimulate and regulate the flow of blood in the pelvic and uterine area. This property makes the seeds perfect to relieve menstrual pain. According to a study published in the Journal of research in Ayurveda women who had fennel seed extracts during their periods found substantial relief from menstrual pain.

How to use: Boil a tablespoon full of saunf in some water. Allow it to boil till the water changes colour and then strain out the decoction. Have this warm for effective relief from menstrual pain.

4. Helps keep cancer at bay:


Saunf is a very rich source of manganese. This mineral is used by your body as a co-factor to produce the powerful anti-oxidant enzyme superoxide dismutase — making fennel seeds perfect to beat the onset of cancer. Apart from that the seeds also have very potent free radical scavenging properties and phytoneutrients that help beat oxidative stress and protect the body from the carcinogenic effects of free radicals. Found to be especially good in keeping cancers of the skin[2], stomach[2] and breasts at bay, fennel seeds have a very potent chemomodulatory effect [7] too.

5. Protects from anaemia:


 Fennel seeds are packed with iron, copper and histidine[4] — all three of which are required for the production of the production and formation of red blood cells. The seeds, when eaten, help increase the iron content in your body, helping in the production of haemoglobin. Known to be especially good for pregnant woman and to keep them safe from the ill effects of anaemia, saunf eaten on a daily basis can be extremely beneficial.

6. Beats water retention:

Fennel seeds also have diuretic properties that make it excellent to get rid of water retention or oedema. This property is also one of the ways fennel seeds help in losing weight. so before you use this remedy detecting the cause is essential.

7.  lose weight:


 Since saunf has diuretic properties, helps improve digestion and increases your rate of metabolism it is a great, natural way to lose weight. According to a study published in the Journal of Diabetes and Metabolic Syndrome, having a combination of fennel seeds, aniseeds and in black cumin helps increase insulin sensitivity and can aids in weight loss. It also helped lower cholesterol levels and helped increase insulin sensitivity — all of which help beat metabolic syndrome anddiabetes.

How to use: Dry roast some fennel seeds and grind them. Now take a spoon of this powder and mix it into a glass of warm water. Drink this decoction twice a day on an empty stomach for effective results.

8. Helps regulate your blood presure:


 A study published in the Journal of Food Science [8] found that fennel seeds were a rich source of nitrite and nitrates — two compounds that help in anginogenesis (production of new blood vessels from an existing blood vessel) and vasorelaxation (dilating of blood vessels). It also showed that chewing on fennel seeds helped increase the nitrite content in saliva making it a great natural way to keep a check on your blood pressure level. Apart from these properties fennel seeds also have a large amount of potassium; and since potassium is an essential component of cell and body fluids it helps control your heart rate and blood pressure.

How to use:  Chew on a few fennel seeds right after every meal. This will not only help regulate your blood pressure but will help speed along the digestive process and reduce the load on your heart.

9.prevent acne and keeps your skin healthy:


 Packed with antibacterial and antioxidant properties, fennel seeds are also great for your skin. Applying a solution made with this seed helps keep acne at bay and its antioxidant properties help get rid of the ill effects of oxidative stress; keeping your skin toned, healthy and wrinkle-free. It is also know to beat the other signs of ageing like dark spots and fine lines. Guava leaves are also great to keep the signs of ageing at bay,
How to use:  Boil a few fennel seeds in water till the water changes colour. Now cool the mixture and use it as a toner. All you have to do is apply it on your face, leave it for 15 minutes and then wash it off with room temperature water.