Digestive discomforts such as heartburn, bloating, gas, constipation or diarrhea are things we all have been through. Some can be caused by eating certain foods or overeating, others are more persistent. Our digestive health is super important as it is our waste and toxin elimination system.
Many people take medication to ease their tummy on a daily basis, but these chemicals can push you even further down the lane and cause chronic digestive issues when used long term. Luckily there are some great herbs for you to try to heal your gut from the inside out.
1. Turmeric
Turmeric has been used for ages for its anti-inflammatory effect. Its active compound, curcumin, fights indigestion and protects your stomach. It helps to prevent gastritis, ulcers, irritable bowel syndrome, and colitis. Make sure to combine turmeric with black pepper to increase curcumin’s bioavailability.
2. Ginger
Ginger is well known for its tummy soothing properties. It reduces spasms and supports the secretion of digestive juices. It is one of the best herbal remedies for flatulence, to fight nausea, and to cure motion or morning sickness.
3. Licorice
Licorice promotes the secretion of mucin, which forms a protective layer on your gut linings to avoid damage from stomach acids. Licorice works great to treat inflammation and can be very helpful to treat heartburn and ulcers.
4. Peppermint
Peppermint relaxes the muscles of your intestines. It works wonders in soothing most digestive discomforts like indigestion, bloating, flatulence, and abdominal pain.
5. Cinnamon
Cinnamon is a delicious but very useful herb to treat a sluggish digestion. It works great for people who lost their appetite, struggle with indigestion, bloating, or flatulence.
6. Chamomile
Chamomile is a great way to treat digestive issues that are caused by stress. It helps to wind down and improves digestion. It stimulates bile flow, heals an irritated or inflamed gut wall, and is very effective to treat cramps. It is one of the safest herbs out there, even your kids can reap its benefits.
7. Slippery Elm
Slippery elm coats and heals your digestive tract wall and softens your stool. It aids digestion, ease abdominal pain, works anti-inflammatory, and treats constipation.
8. Aloe Vera
Aloe vera is a natural and powerful laxative to treat constipation and aids your body to cleanse your digestive tract of food and toxin residues.
9. Fennel
Fennel is a great way to relax your stomach, reduce flatulence, and ease abdominal pain or cramps. It has anti-inflammatory properties and promotes the secretion of digestive enzymes. It can be used to prevent gas, bloating, and constipation. Fennel can safely be used to soothe the digestive issues of your children, especially when combined with chamomile.
10.Dandelion
If you can bear its bitter taste, dandelion leaves or root works great to detox your body, it stimulates appetite, improves digestion, and can be used as a mild laxative.
11.Senna
Senna tea works as a powerful natural laxative to get your bowels moving. But be careful, long term use of this tea can cause bowel dysfunction, muscle weakness, and heart issues.
So next time you struggle with digestive discomforts, try one of these instead of over-the-counter medications to find relief. If your discomforts persist, make sure to contact your doctor to find out what’s wrong with your gut.
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