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24 Aug 2019
Suffering from gas and bloating? Try these five herbal teas
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If you often suffer from gas and bloating, know that you are not alone.
The notorious digestive issue affects 20-30% people.
Many factors could trigger the condition. These include certain food intolerance, build-up of gas in gut, pregnancy, intestinal bacteria, ulcers, constipation, and other infections.
Although medication is readily available, easy home remedies could help.
Here are five herbal teas to help cure bloat/gas.
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#1
Ginger tea: It is great for treating nausea and gas
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Popularly known as a great remedy to treat nausea, Ginger can also help fight digestive issues like gas and bloating, thanks to a bioactive compound present in it called gingerol.
A study published in the World Journal of Gastroenterology mentioned how consuming ginger tea helped people alleviate gas and stomach bloating, by emptying the digestive system more quickly and efficiently.
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Lemon tea: Its amazing anti-inflammatory properties can help cure gas
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You've probably heard it a hundred times about how great lemon tea really is for your health. And we are going to say it again.
The presence of a natural compound called D-Limonene in rind oil of lemons makes it great for fixing water retention, and treating digestive issues like gas and bloating.
So, sip some regularly to get relief, and to boost metabolism.
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#3
Peppermint tea: It helps beat stomach cramps and inflammation
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The menthol in peppermint does not only lend it a great flavor, but also helps in reducing inflammation.
This herbal brew also has analgesic properties, that are known to cure the pain associated with issues like gas and bloating.
Not just that, peppermint tea is also touted as a natural remedy for irritable bowel syndrome.
So, go and grab a cupful now!
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Chamomile tea and Fennel tea: To beat symptoms of bloating
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Chamomile tea: Apart from calming your mind, boosting mood, and giving you good sleep, the amazing antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties of Chamomile tea can also treat symptoms of gas and bloating, quickly and effectively.
Fennel tea: The flavorful fennel is loaded with various antioxidants. Consuming it will help you treat bloating and cramps, right as you start sipping some.
