Home Remedies for Painful Gas

An overflow or disproportion of gastric acid in your stomach can lead to formation of gas, ulcers, stomachache, indigestion, vomiting, heartburn and other problems. Acidity is common among all the age groups. The main reason behind stomach acid may be eating excessive spicy foods, physical inactivity, inconsistent eating habits, stress, or alcohol consumption. If problems related to acidity are not treated, they may have an impact on your body in future. 

Here are some remedies for instant relief from acidity

Cinnamon (Daalchini)

·    Cinnamon is healthy for your gastrointestinalsystem. Cinnamon is one of the most useful spices available. It has the ability to break up intestinal gas. People have been using cinnamon for ages to cure flu and diarrhea.

·         You can take a teaspoon of cinnamon after meal, with warm milk or tea.

·         Cinnamon powder can also be added in salads and soups.

Clove (Laung)

·         Clove is one of the most popular ingredients used in cooking; besides this it has many medicinal benefits too.

·    Cloves can aid in easing gas and stop the flow of hydrochloric acid in the stomach.

·      Chewing cloves or eating clove powder can help in the production of enzymes suppressing the production of extra gas contributing in the bloating of the stomach.

Butter Milk (Chhaach)

·     A glass of buttermilk is a perfect soothe for your acid stomach.  It contains lactic acid, which cools down the stomach and aids in digestion.

·  Buttermilk reduces the level of bad cholesterol and prevents vitamin deficiency.

·    It lowers the high blood pressure and is the effective tool against acidity and dehydration.

       Banana

·       Banana is an abundant source of potassium and controls production of acid in your stomach.

·       This fruit also has lots of fiber to aid digestion and repairs your normal bowel function.

·       Banana is also a good source of probiotics and promotes internal cleansing and protection against diseases. 

 Cumin Seeds (Jeera)

·       Dried cumin seeds can also help in digestion and treating stomach ache.

·      Cumin seeds counterbalance the excessive flow of acid by the glands. It is also a source of iron, calcium and vitamin antioxidants.

·       Having a teaspoonful of cumin powder, empty stomach can immune you from various gastric troubles and viral infections.

 Tulsi (Basil)

·         Tulsi has antiulcer properties and can prevent the effect of gastric acids.

·     Eating raw Tulsi leaves, tablet or Tulsi juice with water is very beneficial for your digestive system. 

·        Tulsi plays a vital role in the treatment of intestinal and problems related to the rectum and colon.

Aniseeds (Saumph)

·      Chewing aniseeds after every meal helps in the easy digestion as it causes glands to secrete juice fast for the digestion of food.

·    It can be taken to treat disorders such as vomiting, nausea, diarrhea and gastritis.

·     Aniseeds cool down the lining of the stomach minimizing the inflammation during acidity.