Home Remedies for Gas

What is Stomach Gas Problem?

Gas trouble or flatulence is not a disease in itself but is a health condition which can be caused as a result of some diseases and disorders.

Causes of Stomach Gas Trouble / Flatulence 

Some causes of stomach gas can be:

• Excessive intake of alcohol
• Not chewing the food properly
• Eating too spice food
• Stress and anxiety
• Frequent intake of large quantities of condiments and sauces
• Bacterial Infection- H Pylori is a bacteria that causes chronic gastric problems
• Digestive disorders / intestinal malfunction

Symptoms of  stomach gas are bad breath, Coated tongue, Lack of appetite, abdominal bloating, abdominal belching, flatulence etc.

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Home Remedies for  Gas

• Drinking Chopped turmeric leaves with a cup of milk is one of the effective home remedies for gas..

• Another simple and easy home remedy for gas is : Boil Guava leaves in water, strain and drink the water.

• Potato juice is excellent remedy for stomach gas. Drink half a cup of it, an hour before meals. This can be done thrice a day.

• Ginger is among most effective home remedies for gas trouble. Chewing fresh ginger can help in stomach gas. Alternatively mix ginger powder with a pinch of rock salt and a pinch of asafoetida and a cup of water and drink it. Drink ginger tea after meals, it will promote proper digestion.

• For instant relief from stomach gas trouble drink baking soda with water. Take 1/4 teaspoon of baking soda (not baking powder) and stir it in 1 glass of water. This is one of the conventional home remedies for gas and it is widely  used as an effective antacid.

• Apple Cider Vinegar for gas : Apple cider vinegar has many health benefits, it is use as an effective home remedy for many health conditions. It is also an instant relief home remedies for gas.

• Take a glass of warm water, mix 2 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar and let it cool. Consume it when it comes to room temperature.

• One of the best home remedies for gas is cinnamon. Make a cinnamon solution for gas by boiling cinnamon in water. Once boiled cool the cinnamon solution in room temperature and drink it. This aids in preventing further formation of stomach gas.

• Asafoetida ( hing in hindi ) can also be used as a home remedy for gas trouble. Take a glass of warm water add a pinch of asafoetida in it. Mix well and drink it.

• Brandy for gas relief : Mix two tsp. of brandy to a glass of warm water and drink it before going to bed.

• Dill (Anethum graveolens) oil for stomach gas trouble relief :  Dill oil is extracted from seeds, leaves and stem of a Dill plant which is a herb. Its has got properties that brings it among the home remedies for gas.

• Take one tsp. of honey and add a drop of Dill oil to it. Consume it after every meal. This provide relief from gas trouble. Please note Dill oil is not recommended for pregnant women.

• Chewing celery leaves can also help as quick relief from gas trouble

• Charcoal for gas trouble: Charcoal tablets are good home remedies for gas. Taking one charcoal tablet before and after meal is really helpful in subsiding gas and acidity. Charcoal attracts the excess gas from the intestine. 

Warning : Charcoal tablet should not be consumed by children under 12 years of age.

All these home remedies for gas trouble will bring out better results if following lifestyle alterations are maintained:

• Avoid physical inactivity. Incorporate exercise in daily routine in order to avoid stomach gas trouble.

• Avoid dairy and poultry products like eggs and milk

• Dont eat food hastily, chew your food properly. Chewing helps the food to breakdown and digest fast.

• Sip your drinks directly from the glass and avoid using straw. Drinking with straw make you swallow more air

• Dont go to sleep immediately after eating.

• Avoid drinking aerated drinks.
• Slice tomatoes and sprinkle black salt, add finely chopped mint

These are some of the most effective HOME REMEDIES FOR GAS . Please dont forget to share your home remedies in the comment section.