How to get rid of gas and bloating in stomach naturally ?
In this article, we will discuss about gas and bloating. Bloating occurs due to constipation, peptic ulcers, anxiety, smoking, overeating, and indigestion. There are many possible ways to treat it.
Below are some easy natural remedies, which give you instant relief. Try them on they work better.
Ginger
Ginger helps improve digestion, reduce gas bloating and provides relief. Take 5-6 thin slices of ginger in a cup. Pour boiled water into it. Cover the cup about 10 minutes. Add a little honey and lemon juice to it and then drink up to three times a day for instant relief. Or you may also eat one teaspoon fresh grated ginger before meals.
Fennel seeds
Fennel seeds work magic for gas or bloating. Chew some fennels seeds directly. The juice from the seeds reaches the small intestine and lessens the gas instantly.
Peppermint
Peppermint contains menthol oil. It lessens gas and bloating. For instant relief, you may use peppermint three ways.
- Chew fresh peppermint leaves.
- Boil fresh or dried peppermint leaves. Drink twice or thrice a day.
- Add two drops peppermint oil into half cup cool water. Drink twice daily.
Pumpkin
Pumpkin contains a good amount of vitamin A, potassium and fiber that help in digestion and reduce gas. Add one cup of pumpkin to your meals. It can be steamed, or baked..
Clove tea
Add clove to tea. It relieves gastric problem. Or you can add 2-3 cloves in water. Boil 10 minutes. Take twice a day.
Cardamom
Cardamom is a popular Indian spice. Use it either in your cooking or chew on the pods to relieve bloating and gas problem. For extra benefit, add some crushed cardamom to ginger tea. And take it.
Asafetida / Hing
Popularly known, Hing is very good for digestion. Mix it with water to make a paste. Rub on the stomach button and leave for 10- 15 minutes. Then wash off. Your gas problems vanish quite quickly with this remedy.
Baking soda and Lemon
Baking soda and lemon juice are excellent gas and bloating remedy. Squeeze the juice of one lemon into a half glass of water. Add a teaspoon baking soda to it. Mix it properly. Then drink the mixture. You find instant relief within minutes.
