6 Homemade Gas and Flatulence Remedies

As long as you’re not suffering from gastritis, you can benefit from the many properties of cinnamon, either by adding it to various recipes or preparing a tea to eliminate gas.

Reviewed and approved by the doctor Maricela Jiménez López.

Written by Katherine Flórez

Last update: 26 May, 2022

Gas, also called flatulence, is a common digestive problem that is often caused by indigestion, food allergies, or more serious disorders.

While it isn’t a disease in and of itself, it can be so prevalent that the sufferer is compelled to go to the doctor either because they’re unable to control their symptoms or due to chronic embarrassment.

Gas is generated by particular kinds of bacteria that inhabit your intestines, and they’re usually made up of hydrogen, carbon dioxide, and methane, which causes the odor; they may also contain sulfur.

When your intestines are healthy, you produce very little gas and it’s usually easily expelled.

But when you’re suffering from digestive problems, there can be a buildup of bacteria in the intestines, creating the terrible smell and eventually becoming so severe as to cause stress in social situations.

It’s normal to suffer from this problem, but it can be very unpleasant. That’s why in today’s article we want to share six home remedies that can help treat gas and flatulence.

Don’t forget that if you experience any adverse side-effects, you should suspend treatment and see your doctor.

Flatulence remedies with ginger

Directions

To avoid suffering from gas following a meal try chewing on a piece of raw ginger root before you eat.

But the best way to make use of its many medicinal properties is to prepare ginger tea.

Ingredients

• 4 slices of fresh ginger root
• 1 cup of water (250 ml)

Preparation

• Bring the water to a boil and add the pieces of ginger root.
• Let simmer for five minutes.
• Allow the tea to cool slightly, strain off the liquid, and drink up to two to three times a day.

Garlic

Garlic aids in digestion and fights inflammation, which help prevent gas and irritation of the intestines.

Your best option is to eat raw garlic and benefit from 100% of its properties.

Directions

• Mash some garlic cloves until a paste forms, mix in a small amount of black pepper and some cumin seeds and then pour a cup of hot water on top.
• Strain off the liquid, allow it to cool, and drink this two to three times a day.

Fennel seeds

Directions

• Add a tablespoon of fennel seeds (10 g) to a cup of hot water. Allow it to boil for five minutes, then strain and drink the liquid.

Another option is to roast five tablespoons of fennel seeds (50 g), grind them, and mix the ground seeds with five tablespoons each of sugar and psyllium seeds (Plantago psyllium). Consume this mixture in the morning and again at night.

Flatulence remedies with cinnamon tea

The antibiotic and antiviral properties of cinnamon help eliminate the bacteria that’s causing gas to accumulate along with that horrible smell.

Directions

You can add ground cinnamon to recipes for desserts, smoothies, and much more.

However, the best way to benefit from cinnamon is in tea.
Ingredients

• 3 cinnamon sticks
• 1 cup of water (250 ml)

Preparation

• Add the cinnamon sticks to a pot with water. Bring the mixture to a boil, and immediately remove it from the heat.
• Let the mixture steep for as long as needed and drink one cup a day.

Precautions

Don’t drink cinnamon tea if you have ulcers or gastritis because it could cause your symptoms to worsen.

Also, avoid cinnamon tea if you’re pregnant or taking certain medications.

Flatulence remedies with mint

Directions

One good option is to chew on some fresh mint leaves at the first signs of gas or indigestion.

Ingredients

• Fresh mint leaves
• 1 cup of water (250 ml)
• 1 teaspoon of honey (7.5 g)

Preparation

• Bring the water to a boil, add the mint leaves, and allow them to simmer for five minutes.
• Strain off the liquid and add a teaspoon of honey to sweeten.

Baking soda and lemon

The combination of baking soda and lemon juice is an effective way to eliminate gas and reduce other symptoms of poor digestion, such as heartburn and inflammation.

Directions

You can easily make a fizzy beverage by combining these two ingredients.

Ingredients

• The juice of one lemon
• 1/4 teaspoon of baking soda
• 1/2 cup of water (100 ml)

Preparation

• Mix all ingredients well and drink immediately.