Five Herbs to Improve Digestive Problems
Digestive problems have diverse causes that lead to different symptoms, and for centuries people have used medicinal treatments that are based on herbs to fight them.
There is empirical evidence for most of these herbs when it comes to how effective they are at improving various stomach disorders.
What kinds of digestive problems can herbs help resolve?
- Indigestion, or dyspepsia
- Nausea and vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Constipation
- Gas
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Five herbs that help improve digestive problems
1-Chamomile
Chamomile is a special herb when it comes to digestive problems, thanks to its calming smell and flavor.
This Roman herb is used to make tea, and the leaves and flowers will alleviate this type of disorder in a short amount of time.
In addition to being effective for digestive problems, it also helps with colic thanks to its healing properties.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons of chamomile flowers (30 g)
- 1 cup of water (250 ml)
Preparation
- Bring the water to a boil and add the chamomile flowers.
- Remove from heat and steep for 10 minutes.
- Drink this tea and you’ll experience relief after 30 minutes.
2-Boldo
This herb has many healing properties, one of which is to alleviate stomach disorders thanks to its high content of cineole. This substance has a powerful aroma that protects your digestive mucosa and the bile ducts.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon of boldo leaves (15 g)
- 1 cup of water (250 ml)
Preparation
- Bring the water to a boil and add the boldo leaves.
- Once it’s simmered for a minute, drink this tea to promote good digestion, especially after a heavy meal.
3-Mint
Ingredients
- 3 mint leaves (10 g)
- 1 cup of water (250 ml)
Preparation
- Bring the water to a boil.
- Add the mint leaves and remove from heat.
- Let it steep for 10 minutes and then consume this tea. Your relief will be almost immediate.
4-Lemon balm
This plant has been known for centuries to help improve digestive problems like intestinal inflammation, without any negative side effects.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon of lemon balm (15 g)
- 1 cup of water (250 ml)
Preparation
- Mix this herb with boiling water and simmer for five minutes.
- Let it steep for 10 minutes and then strain the liquid.
- Drink this half an hour after your main meals, for one day.
5-Anise
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons of anise seeds (30 g)
- 1 cup of water (250 ml)
Preparation
- Bring the water to a boil and add the star anise seeds.
- Let it steep for 10 minutes.
- You can also chew the seeds to get a faster effect for alleviating abdominal pain or colic.
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Each of these herbs has been used for a long time to naturally improve digestive problems. You just need to consume them in the correct way and not abuse them. You’ll be sure to see the results as soon as possible.
When you want to take advantage of the healing properties of herbs, it’s best to extract their benefits using boiling water.
Now that you know how to make each of these teas, keep the health of your stomach in mind with natural herbs.
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