Top Six Herbal Cures for Indigestion

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Indigestion is an ultra-common problem, but the good news is there is small treasure trove of herbal cures waiting for you. Here is a story on the six health secrets for evading the pain of “dyspepsia,” also known as indigestion.

1. Artichoke Leaf
This is your best herbal remedy for indigestion of no specific cause. It’s the kind that just happens. Artichoke is a mild bitter that has been shown time and again to be useful for indigestion. The active ingredient for this purpose is cynarin, so ensure supplements are chock-full of this. A good study proved that it treated indigestion significantly better than placebo in 247 patients. (What else can artichoke do? See Tasty Vegetable AND Herbal Cure.)

2. Turmeric
Turmeric contains curcumin, with both names well-known in herbal medicine circles for many reasons. One major study took 106 people and compared 500 milligrams (mg) of curcumin against placebo. After a week, 87% of those taking the herb had either full or partial relief from stomach distress compared to 53% on placebo. (Could curcumin preserve your memory? See Curcumin Battles Memory-destroying Plaque.)

3. Capsaicin: The main substance in cayenne spice could reduce stomach discomfort. One five-week study tested 2.5 grams of red pepper powder on individuals with dyspepsia. After three weeks, they experienced significantly less pain, nausea, and bloating than patients on placebo.

4. Greater celandine: This herb has been found to relieve — significantly more than placebo — abdominal cramping, nausea and that feeling of being full as a result of indigestion. It has worked well in combination with boldo and artichoke leaf, as well as with turmeric.

5. “Carminative” herbs: Certain herbs are believed to help with the passing of gas, and classic ones include peppermint, fennel, dill, caraway, chamomile, fennel, and turmeric. The catch is that you are using the essential oils of these herbs, which are very strong and must be used carefully. Taking three to five drops of essential oils from these herbs mixed with water a few times a day works well.

Or, try grinding the seeds of fennel and caraway and the leaves of peppermint into a tea. Some evidence includes a study of 39 people, which found that a peppermint/caraway oil combo taken three times a day for a month significantly reduced stomach pain.

6. Banana powder: This traditional food from India may help indigestion. A two-month study of 46 people found that 75% taking banana powder experienced complete or partial relief of symptoms — compared to 20% who received no treatment.

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The Six Best Herbal Remedies for Flu Season

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Here they are: six herbs that could help you get through flu season with flying colors.

1. First up is echinacea. Echinacea is a herb that acts like a natural antibiotic. It helps to boost your body’s immune system and aids in fighting off infection and illness. Like the other herbs in this list, it should be taken at the onset of the first symptoms of a cold. Follow the directions on the bottle or ask your healthcare provider for the correct dosage. People with allergies and asthma should consult their doctors before taking this herb.

2. Goldenseal is another herb that acts as a natural antibiotic and can be taken to help your body in its battle against colds and the flu. This herbal remedy could help to relieve a stuffy nose, as well as lung congestion, amongst other symptoms. If you are taking any medications, check with your doctor before using.

3. Garlic, as well as onion, can be taken for the relief of congestion and minor infections. Both of these are good in helping reduce the amount of mucous in your nasal cavities, too. And, true or not, a folk remedy says that if you cut several onions in half and place them around your home, you and your family will not get anymore colds!

4. Another alternative cure for the flu season is to gargle with salt and warm water. You can use this salt water rinse several times a day. The salt can help to relieve the dry scratchiness that happens when you get a sore throat due to coughs and colds.

5. Lemon is a great home remedy for treating a cold or the flu. Lemons are not only full of vitamin C, but they are also naturally antibacterial. Lemon juice could increase your body’s resistance to infection and could also help to shorten the length of time you are sick with a cold or the flu.

6. And, finally, remember to give ginger a try It is an excellent natural remedy for colds and coughs. You can make your own ginger tea by cutting some fresh ginger root and placing it in boiling water to steep.

Plus, as revealed in the following article, you can try ginger the next time you feel queasy on a plane, train or automobile.

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Two Herbal Remedies to Help Ease v

For those suffering from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), good news is often in short supply. Symptoms can be a nagging presence every day, with stomach pains and problems with constipation or diarrhea. It can also be somewhat tricky to treat IBS. Prescription meds don’t always help and sometimes they add prescription side effects on top of everything else. Well, here’s some side-effect free relief discovered by Australian researchers: slippery elm and licorice root.

The Aussie scientists looked at the effects and tolerability of two natural medicine supplements in improving bowel function and abdominal symptoms in patients with IBS. One supplement was designed to treat IBS with diarrhea as a symptom, while the other was designed to treat IBS with constipation.

The study included 31 patients, 21 one of whom were classified as suffering from diarrhea-predominant IBS and 10 of whom were classified with constipation-predominant IBS. The patients were given either a supplement containing powdered bilberry fruit, slippery elm bark, agrimony and cinnamon quills, or a mixture of dried powdered slippery elm bark, oat bran, and licorice root. The aim of each supplement was to normalize bowel movements.

The researchers found that the first slippery elm formula significantly increased bowel movement frequency along with less straining in the patients. Patients also reported less abdominal pain, bloating, and flatulence. Participants taking the second formula experienced the same benefits, but to an even more significant degree. In particular, these patients recorded a 20% increase in bowel movement frequency.

The researchers noted that both treatments were well tolerated and did not cause any side effects. They concluded that both formulas were effective in improving bowel function in patients suffering from IBS and that further research should be done to establish the slippery elm supplement as a therapeutic formula.

Slippery elm can also be used for other common ailments. Read Why Alternative Remedies Might Be Better for Your Cough for more options.

Sources:

Hawrelak, J.A., et al., “Effects of two natural medicine
formulations on irritable bowel syndrome symptoms: a
pilot study,” J. Altern. Complement. Med., Oct. 2010;
16(10): 1,065-71.

Tags: herbal cures, herbal remedies, Irritable Bowel Syndrome

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