Natural remedies for stomachache
There are lots of over-the-counter medications that are intended to treat stomachache. But little do we know that there are homemade remedies that are proven effective to assuage the pain that we are feeling.
These homemade and natural remedies are inexpensive, economical, and are easy to prepare. It only needs knowledge of naming the herbs correctly and mixing the exact amount of ingredients to make our very own remedy for stomachache.
One of these preparations is with the use of limejuice, mint and salt. By mixing each ingredient into quarters will already be an effective cure of stomachache or abdominal cramping.
Another proven homemade therapy is by mixing carom seeds with lemon juice. Allow it to dry under the sun for one day. Its dosage will be one-teaspoon every time you feel the pain or cramping to appear.
A simple preparation of another kind of cure for stomachache is by mixing peppermint and fennel herbs in a glass of water. It should be soaked for at least 30 minutes then strain it. The filtered fluid can be used as a tea to ease the pain.
Making other types of teas can also be of great aid in relieving stomach pain. These include the use of chamomile herbs and slippery elm herbs. You should the same process of preparation just in like the peppermint and fennel herb tea. It will be better if you use hot water rather than lukewarm water in this kind of concoction.
Moreover, other possible herbs that relaxes the gatroinsteinal motility and gives a soothing effect on the mucus lining of the stomach includes lemon balm, St. John’s wort, and valerian herb. All of these herbal wonders are being used by different cultures around the world for centuries to relieve the same dilemma of stomachache.
In addition, Aloe Vera juices can also be a substitute for these herbal teas. These plants have well-known antimicrobial properties that help reduce bacterial and viral content of the intestines, thus giving faster relief to patients who are suffering from gastroenteritis.
Aside from oral intake of herbal teas and juices, topical ointments made from fruit and flower extracts and oils can be helpful to ease out the pain in the abdominal area. One of the most common plant uses as topical agents is the Rosemary. Moreover, it can also be mixed in a tub of warm water to be used as hotbath for those experiencing not only stomachache but other conditions as well.
As a supplement for these natural and homemade remedies, we should also consider several factors that will contribute for a faster relief of stomach pain. It includes having quality time for rest and sleep, avoiding stress and heavy activities, and avoiding eating foods and drinking beverages, especially spicy foods and softdrinks, that will trigger for more throbbing.
It is surprising that there are lots of herds, fruits, flowers and other plants that can generate natural wonders that can cure our stomachache problems. We only need to research on these plants and prepare a simple space in our backyard to plant some.