By Bornika Das
Nowadays people often binge on oily and fried foods. These results in acidity and indigestion. People try out different medicines however, there are natural herbs that helps in treating indigestion. Take a look at them.
Fennel seeds are carminative which helps in peristalsis and digestion. Peristalsis is a wave like muscle contraction that moves food through the digestive track.
The essential oil menthone in cardamom helps in reducing gastrointestinal problems like acidity, indigestion. It is a good digestive stimulant and carminative.
The peel and pulp of lemon contains soluble fibre called pectin. It promotes the production of digestive enzymes in the liver, helping eliminate waste from your body.
By increasing the activity of digestive enzymes, it helps in boosting digestion. Dissolve one pinch in 5 tsp of water and drink post meal. Get instant relief from bloating.
It is used for gastrointestinal benefits for centuries. It is favorite in Ayurveda for calming and maintaining digestive function.
It helps secretion of bile acids and thus the breakdown of foods. It also expels gas from the digestive system and hence is useful in curing flatulence, belching, etc.