HOME REMEDIES FOR GAS AND BLOATING

 

What is Gas?

One of the most unpleasant health issues people experience is gas. Gas is a symptom of another health issue rather than a sickness. The National Institutes of Health claim that intestinal gas is created when nitrogen, carbon dioxide, oxygen, hydrogen, and methane combine. The digestive system of the human body, from the stomach to the rectum, is always filled with intestinal gas. Overproduction of intestinal gas can lead to issues like burping, belching, or flatulence. The stomach and esophagus are put under a great deal of pressure when food remains in the stomach for a very long time. People experience indigestion as a result because food needs acid to be digested. So, when the stomach's acid level is insufficient for digestion, gas is created. Getting rid of gas is not a problem with these natural solutions.

 

Gas is of two types: lower digestive gas and upper digestive gas. The upper digestive gas is formed by swallowing air while drinking or eating. It is passed out through the mouth in the form of a burp. It can be trimmed down by changing swallowing and chewing habits, such as eating slower or chewing thoroughly. On the other side, lower digestive gas generates through the fermentation of food.

 

Causes

According to sources, around 10-20 percent of adults suffer from a digestive problem. We all are fond of eating according to our tastes and likes, but we are not aware of its effects. Very few people know about the causes of gastric trouble. Generally, gastric problems arise due to bacteria, named H Pylori. Some other causes of gas are:

 

Eating foods that are too spicy

Improper chewing of food

Anxiety and stress

Excessive drinking of alcohol

Swallowed air (if not burped up)

A regular habit of having excess sauces and condiments

Malfunctioning of intestines

Bacterial infection

Improper digestion

The habit of talking while eating

Chewing tobacco or smoking

Over-eating

Chewing gum or hard candy

Constipation

Use of artificial additives

Use of laxatives in excess

 

Symptoms

Some of the most common signs of gastric trouble are:

 

Knotted feeling in abdomen

Flatulence

Tightness and swelling in the abdomen (Bloating)

Sharp punching cramps in the abdomen

Excessive hiccups

Coated tongue

Bad breath

Belching

Lack of appetite

 

Home Remedies for Gas

How can I release trapped gases? Gas is a very common and unpleasant problem that we all encounter, and we always look for ways to solve it. Natural remedies are thought to be a simple solution for stomach issues. In order to relieve gas, one should look for natural solutions rather than taking antibiotics. Let's go through some simple, natural home remedies for problems related to gas.

 

1. Garlic

To get relief from gas, garlic is the best option. It is known for its pungent and heating qualities, which will help in reducing gastric fire. For proper digestion, one should have fresh garlic soup.

 

Boil some ground garlic cloves in water. Add cumin seeds and black pepper to it. After boiling, strain it and let it cool down to room temperature. Drink the solution three times a day for effective results. Be sure to really do this to get relief.

 

2. Ginger

Ginger is the best medicine used for the treatment of indigestion. It is considered to be a traditional cure for gastric trouble. To prevent gas and indigestion, one should regularly chew fresh garlic pieces after having a meal.

If you do not want to chew it raw, add some dry pieces of garlic during the preparation of the food. Drinking ginger tea is also effective in curing gas. Boil some ginger in hot water and strain it. Drink the tea twice or thrice a day.

Ginger oil is also used for getting relief from gas. Put 2-3 drops of ginger oil on the stomach and rub it thoroughly. This is very helpful.

 

3. Black Pepper

Black pepper is considered to be the best ayurvedic medicine for healing acidity and indigestion. Its properties help in increasing the hydrochloric acid release in the stomach. Take powdered pepper with jaggery to cure gastric irritation.

Take black pepper, ginger powder, coriander seeds, and dried mint leaves in equal quantities. Prepare a mixture after grinding them. Have a teaspoon of the mixture two times a day.

Pepper can also be used with buttermilk. I also just knew this, but it is a better idea for the buttermilk. You get a healthier one.

 

4. Caraway Seeds (Kala Jeera)

Caraway seed tea is used for healing gastric disorders. To prepare tea, add one teaspoon of caraway seeds to one cup of boiling water. Steep it for a few minutes. After steeping, strain the tea and drink it before having lunch or dinner.

Otherwise, chew roasted caraway seeds mixed with rock salt.

 

5. Buttermilk

Freshly churned buttermilk is considered the best remedy for curing indigestion. It not only helps in healing gastric problems but also keeps you fit and healthy. Add roasted powdered cumin seeds and a pinch of salt in buttermilk. This is a good idea to cure indigestion.

 

6. Cloves

Eat a few pieces of cloves directly to get relief from gas pain. If chewing cloves taste too pungent, use clove oil. It is one of the useful home remedies for bloating. It easily reduces gas pain in the stomach.

 

7. Fennel (Saunf)

Fennel is one of the common ingredients available in the kitchen. Chew fennel seeds to get instant relief from gas pain. Alternatively, fennel tea can also be used. Boil some water. Add tea leaves and crushed fennel seeds in it. Let it steep for a few minutes. Add jaggery syrup and a quarter cup of milk in it. Drink after straining the tea.

 

8. Warm Water

Sometimes, due to gas, we feel severe stomach ache and are unable to eat anything. We should drink warm water at regular intervals. This helps in maintaining water levels in the body and getting rid of the gas.

 

9. Asafoetida (Hing)

Add a pinch of asafoetida to a glass of warm water. Stir it well and drink the solution, three times a day. Else, make a paste of asafoetida adding little water. Apply it directly to the stomach.

Take a wholly ripe banana, add a little bit of asafoetida and eat it two times a day.

 

10. Apple Cider Vinegar

Add 2-3 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar in warm water. Allow it to cool down to room temperature. Drink the solution to soothe the stomachache, caused due to gas.

 

11. Cardamom

Cardamom is a spice used to speed up the digestion process. While cooking vegetables or rice, add cardamom powder.

Chew pods of cardamom 2-3 times a day for removing gas trouble.

Prepare a tea of fresh ginger, a few pods of cardamom seeds, and a teaspoon of fennel seeds. Drink warm tea, many times a day.

 

12. Lemon And Baking Soda

Take a glass and squeeze the juice of one fresh lemon into it. Put some baking soda in it. After adding baking soda to lemon juice, bubbles will start formulating. Add one cup of water with some more baking soda. Stir the solution, until, the baking soda gets dissolved. Drink the solution to get relief.

 

13. Cinnamon

Cinnamon is one of the essential ingredients to make food tasty and also useful for medicinal purposes. Add a teaspoon of cinnamon powder to a cup of warm milk. Add some honey and drink it after stirring well.

It can also be used in tea. Add cinnamon powder to boiling water. After steeping for some time, strain the tea. Drink it for healing gastric trouble.

 

14. Gooseberry (Amla)

Gooseberry is one of the best treatments used for curing several problems related to hair, stomach, heart, skin, etc. Every morning, amla juice should be taken on an empty stomach. It is rich in fibers and Vitamin C, which help in curing the problem of acidity and constipation.

 

15. Carom Seeds (Ajwain)

Carom seeds are very helpful in curing indigestion, nausea, and gastric trouble. Take a half teaspoon of carom seeds. Crush it in your hand to remove the strong smell. Mix asafoetida and salt. Chew it or swallow it with water.

 

16. Turmeric Leaves

Turmeric is known for its medicinal properties. Take some turmeric leaves and grind them. Mix them in a glass of milk. Then, drink it. It will alleviate gastric trouble.

 

17. Potato Juice

Take some potatoes and grind them. Take out the juice by squeezing the ground potatoes. Drink the juice before having meals. For better results, drink the juice three times a day.

 

18. Guava Leaves

Put some guava leaves in the water. Allow them to boil in water. After boiling, strain the leaves and drink the water.

 

19. Brandy

Brandy is also used for healing gastric troubles. Put two teaspoons of brandy in a glass of warm water. Stir it well and drink it before going to sleep.

 

20. Dill (Lao Coriander) Oil

Dill is a herbal remedy for gas. Add one drop of Dill oil in a teaspoon of honey and gulp it.

Note: Pregnant women are not recommended to use Dill oil.

 

21. Activated Charcoal

Charcoal is known for drawing excess gas from the intestines of the human body. Take one charcoal tablet before and after having a meal. It is easily available at health food stores, or online.

 

22. Celery Leaves (Ajmud)

To get relief from gastric pain and irritation, chew some celery leaves.

 

23. Onion

Extract the juice of some onions. Drink the extracted juice to get relief from gastric problems.

 

24. Herbal Tea

Prepare a tea of raspberry, mint, blackberry, and chamomile. Drink this herbal tea to improve the digestion process.

 

25. Coconut Water

Coconut water possesses a lot of proteins. You should drink coconut water to get relief from gastric troubles. If coconut water is regularly consumed, the body will become rich in proteins.

 

26. Organic Parsley

Consuming fresh parsley is beneficial for digestion. Either as a dried spice or freshly minced parsley should be added to food. This helps in preventing the intestinal gas problem.

 

27. Colon Cleanse

Perform a colon cleanse for 7 regular days. This will help in removing various health issues, including gastric trouble. After the 7-day colon cleanses, start an oxygen colon cleanse, two or three times in a week. This will remove the toxic agents from the body.

 

28. Dandelion Tea

Take dandelion roots and prepare their tea. This herbal tea helps in healing the problem of gas.

Dandelion can also be used as a spice in meals, which is as effective as tea.

 

29. Fasting

Our stomach is also a machine. If it is pressurized a lot, it starts to function improperly. So, fasting can be a remedy to provide rest to the stomach. Two or three days of fasting helps in removing those toxic agents that cause gas and irritation in the stomach.

 

30. Peppermint

Peppermint tea is helpful in healing stomach gas. Put some peppermint leaves in a cup of boiling water. After boiling properly, strain it. Before drinking this herbal tea, add some honey to it.

Chew fresh peppermint leaves for getting instant relief from gas. Alternatively, add 2-3 drops of peppermint oil in half a cup of cool water. Drink this water two or three times a day.

 

Homeopathic Remedies for Gas

Other than these simple and quick home remedies, severe gas pain can also be relieved by some the following homeopathic remedies:

 

Pulsatilla : It is used when indigestion is at its worst and is caused by consuming fatty and rich foods.

Nux Vomica : It is used when one suffers from stomach pain and the urge to vomit. It works best for those, who are overindulged in alcohol, stimulants, and food.

Natrum phosphoricum : It is used when a person suffers from indigestion due to the consumption of a lot of dairy products or sugar.

Natrum carbonicum : It is used for healing digestive problems.

Colocynthis : It is used for healing cramping pain in the stomach.

Bryonia : A remedy for a heavy stomach.

Arsenicum album : It is used when the stomach and esophagus are troubled with restless pain.

Carbo vegetabilis : It is used when digestion is too slow and incomplete.

 

Prevention Measures

Here are some preventive measures that one should follow to shun gastric troubles:

 

Wear loose clothes, especially around the waist and stomach.

Do regular exercises.

Avoid spicy food.

Don’t use a straw to have drinks as it may make you gulp down more air.

Eat light and healthy meals.

Avoid anxiety, depression, and stress. Stay calm.

Avoid dairy and poultry products.

Don’t drink aerated drinks.

Don’t sleep directly following a meal.

Chew your food properly.

Drink a lot of water to avoid health problems.

 

Thank you for reading our Health tips.

 

Always consult your doctor  with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition, procedure, or treatment, whether it is a prescription medication, over-the-counter drug, vitamin, supplement, or herbal alternative.