Home Remedies To Treat Bloating

Bloating of abdomen is a problem in which the stomach experiences tightness and feels filled  because of the generation of gas in small intestine. It will make the stomach region look swollen. Most of the times, it is combined with other health issues like diarrhea, belching, pain, cramps, short breath and pain in the lower back. There are various aspects that result in bloating.

The prominent cause is the gas generation in the small intestine. Constipation, anorexia, anxiety disorders, peptic ulcers, water retention, smoking, air trapping, hyper eating, premenstrual syndrome, menopause and IBS(irritable bowel syndrome) are the major causes of bloating. Movement of bowels and passing of gas is the best way to reduce bloating.

Fennel Seeds :-

Fennel seeds are very effective for digestive problems like bloating due to their carminative, diuretic, pain-reducing and anti-microbial properties. Fennel seeds help relieve bloating by relaxing muscle spasms in the digestive tract.

• Chew on a few fennel seeds after eating a big meal.
• Add one teaspoon of fennel seeds to 1 cup of hot water. Cover and allow it to steep for 5 to 10 minutes. Strain it. Have this tea two or three times a day.

Peppermint :-

Peppermint contains menthol oil, which has an anti-spasmodic effect on the smooth muscle of the digestive tract. This helps relieve spasms in the gastrointestinal tract, bile duct and gallbladder.

It also calms flatulence and helps food pass through the stomach quickly.

• You can chew on fresh peppermint leaves for relief from bloating.
• Another option is to steep a peppermint tea bag in hot water for about 10 minutes and drink two to three cups of this tea a day.

Ginger :-

Ginger is a well-known herb that can be used to reduce gas and bloating. It contains several active ingredients, including the pungent compounds gingerols and shogaols that help reduce inflammation in the intestines and relax the intestinal muscles.

• Place five to six thin slices of ginger in a cup and pour boiling water into the cup. Cover the cup and let it steep for about 10 minutes. Add a little honey and lemon juice to it and then drink it up to three times a day.
• Another option is to eat one teaspoon of fresh grated ginger before meals. You can also grate ginger root and sprinkle it on your food.
• Adults can opt to take 0.25 to 1 g of powdered ginger root daily.

Chamomile Tea :-

Chamomile tea is another effective option to get relief from bloating. This herbal tea has anti-inflammatory and anti-spasmodic properties that can help soothe the stomach and help with heartburn as well.

• • Bring one cup of water to a boil. Pour it into a cup containing one chamomile tea bag. Cover and let it steep for 10 minutes.
  • Squeeze out the tea bag and add some lemon juice or honey as desired.

• Sip the tea slowly. Have this tea two or three times a day between meals.

Caraway Seeds :-

Caraway has anti-spasmodic effects as well as antimicrobial and carminative properties. Two chemicals present in caraway seeds, carvol and carvene, help soothe the smooth muscle tissues of the digestive tract and promote expulsion of gas to give you instant relief from stomach bloating.

• If you suffer from frequent bloating, chew a pinch of caraway seeds several times throughout the day.
• If the taste of raw caraway seeds is too strong for you, try some caraway crackers.
• Alternatively, you can brew crushed caraway seeds to make a tea.

Pumpkin :-

• Consuming pumpkin can reduce the risks of flatulence and bloating.
• They have potassium and a considerable amount of fiber that aids digestion.
• Adding pumpkin as a part of your diet will decrease your gas problems and help in smooth digestion.
• You could steam or bake the pumpkins or try a recipe out of it.

Warm Lemon Water :-

• Lemon is useful for some reasons as it is rich in riboflavin, calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B, C, magnesium, proteins, and so forth it likewise fortifies the creation of hydrochloric corrosive (HCL) because of its acidic nature.
• This HCL helps to break down the food all the more proficiently and quickly, which leads to less gas and bloating.
• The water will helps to flush out the poisons in your system for its smooth working furthermore helps to keep your body hydrated.
• This warm lemon water detoxifies your whole body and helps your liver compounds to work all the more effectively.

Activated Charcoal :-

• • Initiated charcoal helps to prevent the gas and bloating with its permeable property,  i.e. look like normal charcoal, however, it is oxidized with hot steam or air that makes it to come about pores in it.
  • These inward spaces will trap the chemicals and other bacteria which cause gas and bloating in your intestine.

• This charcoal will be accessible in container, tablet and powder structure.
• So take this charcoal according to your preference by counseling your specialist first to get exhortation about the dose furthermore when to have it for better results.
• Take this at whatever point you feel bloated for brisk relief from the gas and bloating.