9 Spices Which Can Help In Treating Frequent Gas And Flatulence
The frequency of gas pain, flatulence and bloating can be exacerbated by anything which causes diarrhea and constipation. Try these spices that will help in controlling frequent gas and flatulence.
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The problem of of not being able to pass gas can cause extreme pain and uneasiness
If any of the above ways don't work, you can try the following home remedies in order to prevent gas and flatulence:
1. Turmeric
Turmeric can help in reducing symptoms of gas and bloating in people who suffer from indigestion. Add turmeric to your food as an effective home remedy for gas and flatulence.
Tumeric can cure bloating and indigestion
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2. Garlic
Including garlic in your diet can help in preventing gas, flatulence and bloating. Garlic is and effective home remedy for gas and flatulence as it is especially helpful during a bloating detox. It works against unwanted yeasts in the gut.
Garlic can help prevent frequent gas and flatulence
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3. Star anise
Star anise is a spice which helps calm down spasms in the stomach. Relaxation properties in star anise also help in avoiding bloating. It prevents stomach tightening and cramping. You can add star anise to your tea or can even chew it after a meal. You can also try star anise seed water in order to treat gas and flatulence.
Star anise can help aide bloating and stomach tightening
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4. Enzymes
There are certain enzymes which can help your stomach break down food easily and make digestion much easier. Fruits like pineapple and papaya have enzymes like bromelain and papain respectively. This help in breaking down food and helps aid digestion. You can opt for eating these foods before your meals in order to prevent gas and flatulence.
Papaya has an enzyme papain which helps in digestion
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5. Ginger
Ginger is very famous anti-inflammatory properties. Ginger help soothe the stomach. You can try ginger tea during or after meal in order to prevent gas and flatulence.
Ginger is known for its anti-inflammatory properties
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Also read: 8 Medicinal Benefits Of Ginger You Didn't Know
6. Mint
Mints like basil, peppermint and spearmint can help in reducing bloating. You can try mint after a meal in order to get rid of gas and flatulence. You can either opt for chewing mint leaves or have mint tea after dinner for effective results.
You can eat mint after meals to cure bloating and flatulence
7. Fennel seeds and cardamom
Fennel seeds can work wonders when it comes to preventing gas and flatulence. You can add them in your tea or chew them after your meal in order to prevent these conditions. Also, you add half tsp of cardamom and fennel powder in warm water in order to deal with gas and flatulence. Chewing cardamom seeds can also help in dealing with gas and flatulence.
Fennel is a great spice to aide flatulence and indigestion
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8. Probiotics
Probiotics are foods which feed on the good bacteria in your stomach and ease the digestion process. Lack of sufficient good bacteria in the stomach can make it difficult to break down food. It leaves room for fermentation and release gas. Kefir, kombucha, yogurt and sauerkraut are all good instances of probiotics.
Pro-biotic yogurt is good for treating gas
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9. Chamomile
While chamomile is popular for inducing sleep, it can help in dealing with frequent gas and flatulence as well. You can drink chamomile tea regularly in order to calm your stomach.
You can drink chamomile tea regularly in order to calm your stomach.
Also read: 7 Amazing Benefits Of Chamomile You Should Know
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