Indigestion, or dyspepsia, involves a variety of abdominal issues associated with eating. These include heartburn, belching, gas, bloating and hiccups. Poor diet, stress, rushing through meals and lack of exercise can contribute to indigestion. There are many natural treatments that address the above digestive problems.
Treatments for Belching
Chen-pi or bitter orange tea relieves belching, as well as bloating and gas. Steep 1 teaspoon in 1 cup of water and drink as desired. Fennel seed tea also alleviates this problem. Use a tea bag prepared in 1 cup of water. Ginger tea relieves belching as well as stomach irritation. Take 1/3 tablespoon of powdered ginger and add to one cup of water. Peppermint oil offers quick relief. Take 10 to 15 drops in cup of cold water. Other suggestions to stop belching include avoiding chewing gum, smoking, and consuming gas-producing foods and beverages. When experiencing belching, lying on your side or back with your knees to your chest can help release excess air.
Do not use peppermint oil if you have gallbladder disease.
Treatments for Bloating and Flatulence
Angelica, caraway and cinnamon oils all relieve gas and bloating. All call for the same dosage of 10 to 15 drops in cup of water. Taking all three is not necessary as they all have the same effect; one is sufficient. Dandelion tincture stops feelings of fullness and gas. Take teaspoon in cup of water. Horehound and Chen-pi tea are also useful. Both are prepared by steeping 1 teaspoon of the herb in 1 cup of hot water. Again, taking both is not necessary.
Do not use dandelion if you have gallstones. Avoid fennel if you have an estrogen-dependent disorder such as breast cancer, endometriosis or fibrocystic breasts.
Treatments for Heartburn
Coptis or goldenseal relieves heartburn. Take 15 to 20 drops of tincture in cup of water. Do not take for longer than two weeks. Both have the same effect so there is no need to take both. Tumeric powder relieves stomach irritation that can lead to heartburn. Take 1 teaspoon in 1 cup of cold water. Avoid spicy food and citrus juices, and don't eat cold foods after a hot meal. Avoid smoking, alcohol and gum. Use alternative pain relievers other than aspirin.
Do not use coptis or goldenseal if you are pregnant or have gallstones. Also avoid goldenseal if you have cardiovascular disease or glaucoma.
Treatments for Hiccups
Galangal tea and ginger tea curb inflammation that causes hiccups and they relieve incomplete digestion. Both teas are prepared by adding teaspoon to hot water. You can drink as desired.
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