6 Homemade Remedies For Flatulence

Flatulence is a common digestive problem that is often caused by constipation, food allergies or other, more serious disorders.

This is not the same as a disease, but can often be so unpleasant that you have to see a doctor to get control of the symptoms.

The air is formed when a certain type of bacteria finds its way into the intestines. These usually consist of hydrogen, carbon dioxide and methane, which are the cause of the odor, and may also contain sulfur in some cases.

When the intestines are healthy and fresh, very little air  is produced and it is usually easy to get rid of it. If, on the other hand, you struggle with digestion, this may be due to an accumulation of bacteria in the intestines, which leads to foul-smelling air and can eventually become so serious that you want to avoid social gatherings.

It is perfectly normal to have this problem, but it can be very troublesome. In today’s article we will look at 6 homemade  remedies for flatulence.

Ginger against air in the stomach

Ginger root has been used to control constipation, inflammation and flatulence for hundreds of years.

How do you eat this?

To avoid flatulence after a meal, try chewing on a piece of ginger root before the meal.

However, the best way to take advantage of its many medicinal properties is to make ginger tea.

Ingredients

• 4 slices fresh ginger root

• 1 cup water (250 ml)

Cooking

• Bring the water to a boil and add the slices of ginger.
• Let it simmer for 5 minutes.
• Allow the tea to cool slightly before straining. Drink this up to 2 or 3 times a day.

Remedies with garlic

Garlic is good for digestion and fights inflammation, which prevents air and irritation in the intestines.

For  full benefits, it is best to  eat raw garlic.

How do you eat this?

• Mash some garlic clove to a smooth mass and mix with a little black pepper and cumin seeds. Then pour a cup of warm water over.
• Allow the tea to cool slightly, before straining it and  drinking it up to 2 or 3 times a day.

Remedies with fennel seeds

Fennel is an herb that is ideal for  treating inflammation in the stomach as a consequence of air in the intestines.

How do you eat this?

• Mix 1 tbsp. fennel seeds (10 g) with 1 cup of water. Let this boil for 5 minutes, before straining the mixture.

If necessary, you can shake 5 tbsp. fennel seeds (50 g), finely grind them and mix this with 5 tbsp. sugar and 5 tbsp. flea seed ( Plantago psyllium ). Get this mixture both morning and evening.

Remedies with cinnamon tea

The antibiotic and antibacterial properties of cinnamon can remove bacteria that cause the accumulation of foul-smelling air.

How do you eat this?

You can have ground cinnamon in desserts, smoothies and much more.

The best way to get cinnamon, on the other hand, is in tea form.

Ingredients

• 3 cinnamon sticks
• 1 cup water (250 ml)

Cooking

• Put the cinnamon sticks and water in a saucepan. Bring the water to a boil and set aside immediately.
• Let the mixture soak for as long as you want and drink one cup a day.

Precautions

Do not drink cinnamon tea if you have stomach ulcers or gastritis as this can make the symptoms worse.

Also avoid cinnamon tea if you are pregnant or taking certain medications.

Remedies with mint

Mint is known to be good for digestion, but also against flatulence. 

How do you eat this?

You can chew fresh mint leaves as soon as you feel signs of flatulence, but it is best to make a tea and add honey as desired.

Ingredients

• Fresh mint leaves
• 1 cup water (250 ml)
• 1 teaspoon. honey (7.5 g)

Cooking

• Bring the water to a boil, add the mint leaves and simmer for five minutes.
• Strain and add honey if desired.

Remedies with baking soda and lemon

A mixture of baking soda and lemon juice is  effective in removing flatulence and reducing other symptoms of indigestion, such as heartburn and inflammation.

How do you get this in you?

It is easy to make a fizzy drink by combining these two ingredients.

Ingredients

• The juice of 1 lemon
• 1/2 tsp. baking soda
• 1/2 cup water (100 ml)

Cooking

• Mix all the ingredients well and drink immediately.