A great home remedy for loosening stomach gas and fighting abdominal bloating is to take small sips of chamomile tea with fennel, goblet or ginger tea as these herbal remedies have anti-spasmodic and soothing properties that reduce irritation of the digestive system, reducing the gases naturally.
Stomach and intestinal gas can occur due to ingestion of air during meals, especially when eaten too fast or due to fermentation of food causing more than the sensation of gas trapped, swollen belly and stitches in the abdomen.
1. Chamomile tea and fennel
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons of chamomile
- 1 tablespoon of fennel
- 3 cups water - about 600 ml
Method of preparation
Put the water to boil and then boiled put the herbs. Cover, let it soften, strain and drink this tea throughout the day. It may be more comfortable to take small sips of this tea, without sugaring, because sugar and honey ferment and worsen the gases.
2. Tea with bay leaves
Ingredients
- 2 bay leaves chopped
- 1 cup of water - about 180 ml
Method of preparation
Add the ingredients in a small saucepan and bring to the boil. After boiling, you should put out the fire, cover the pan and allow to mix, then strain. Take this tea in small sips, without sweetening.
3. Ginger tea
Ingredients
- 1 cm of ginger root
- 1 glass of water
Method of preparation
Put the ingredients in the pan and let it boil for about 5 minutes, after starting to boil. You can add half a sprinkled lemon after ready and take it when it is lukewarm.
For a faster effect it is recommended not to feed until the sensation of trapped gases has been eliminated, and walking for about 20 to 30 minutes is also recommended because this facilitates the elimination of gases. Taking small sips of sparkling water and a few drops of lemon may also be helpful to eliminate gas from the stomach because the gas present in the water will increase the need to eliminate the gas trapped in the stomach.
But to prevent this discomfort from occurring again, it is important to follow some recommendations, such as eating slowly, avoiding chewing gum and avoiding food that causes gas, such as black beans in bark, raw cabbage, lentils and cauliflower. Learn more foods that cause gas, and that should be consumed in moderation.
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