Herbs for Indigestion

Indigestion happens when the body has a hard time breaking down and assimilating foods.

Symptoms may include, heartburn or burning of the stomach, a feeling of heaviness long after the meal, belching, gas, flatulence, bloating, nausea and a poor appetite.

Most digestive problems can be traced to the type of food eaten and poor eating habits.

Refined, processed and altered food all stress and wear out the digestive organs.

Saturated fats and hydrogenated oils slow digestion. Over consumption of coffee, alcohol, cigarettes and processed foods cause an overly acidic condition in the stomach.

Other contributing factors may include, eating too fast or when stressed out, not chewing well, stomach acids and enzymes, food allergies and sensitivities, improper combinations of different types of food, and drinking lots of liquids with meals which dilutes the digestive fluids.

Herbal Remedies For Indigestion

Herbal Formula for Acute and Chronic Indigestion

ANGELICA Relieves spasms & flatulence.

CARAWAY Oil is used to relieve fullness & flatulence.

CINNAMON, oil is used to relieve bloating, gas & cramping.

DANDELION Relieves gas.

FENNEL A mild tea is given to infants & children to relieve gas & belching.

GENTIAN For bloating & flatulence following fatty meals.

HOPS For relief of digestive troubles brought on by stress.

HOREHOUND Tea relieves gas.

GINGER Tea relieves irritated stomach & belching.

PEPPERMINT For quick relief from trapped gas and belching.

TURMERIC Relieves stomach irritation.

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