Home Remedies
Sunday, 15. May 2011 - 6:13 pm
When your stomach hurts, home remedies can be a good alternative to drugs to be
Gentle recipes for stomach and intestinal
When the stomach causes problems, according to a study, 40 percent of the respondents rely on herbal medicines. How well do caraway, lemon balm and sage to ease the symptoms?
There is unrest in the stomach, uses, according to a Forsa survey, almost every second on the best home remedies rather than in the medicine cabinet. Although the effectiveness of most of these strategies has not been proven scientifically. The health but are based on recipes from generation to generation experience. “Those who try to ease stomach discomfort, it can be quiet at first with home remedies, ” says Roman Huber, a specialist in gastroenterology and director of the university’s Centre for Natural Medicine of the University Hospital in Freiburg. “Often they help good to have few side effects and are most suitable for children.”
Concerned, however, have fever, feel tired and over several days lost through long-lasting diarrhea and vomiting much liquid should definitely clarify the reason why a doctor. Although acute pain in the right lower abdomen, or severe upper abdominal complaints occur, a doctor is essential. Because then you could put behind it something more serious like appendicitis or a stomach ulcer.Stomach pain: relief if it pinches and pushes
A tea infusion of herbs to calm the stomach
Too much or rotten food or gastric inflammation (gastritis) can cause stomach pain. The symptoms manifest themselves quite differently – for example by piercing, squeezing or cramping pain. What good is almost always heat.
Caraway oil and heat circulation
Caraway oil is made from caraway seeds. It calms, causing spasm and promotes digestion. Therefore, it is good for stomach pains, so to gently massaging the abdomen. The body absorbed the cumin drugs across the skin. The smell of the oil to provide some relaxation. Who does not smell like, you can also use lemon balm oil for the abdominal massage.
rub for a massage with caraway oil a few drops between your palms until it is warm. Then massage with gentle, circular motions to the abdomen. Then apply a warm compress. Well suited as a cherry stone pillow. Heat in the microwave for a maximum of 600 watts and a maximum of one minute. The cushion is still heated again, it should be before completely cooled. For the cherry pits can start to glow when exposed to great heat and cook the fabric of the pillow – it is a fire hazard.
Linseed mucilage
The mucilage of linseed help, especially for light inflammation of the gastric mucosa. The linseed mucilage forms on the wall of the stomach and protects the stomach lining So before acid.
For the linseed mucilage one tablespoon flax seed in a quart of water to the boil and then leave for half an hour. Then strain and drink the mucus spread over a few days small amounts.
Herbal tea
Teas from herbs are among the oldest recipes of natural medicine. Some herbs can soothe the stomach and cramping resolve.
For stomach pains, for example, helps a tea blend of 20 grams of marshmallow root, mallow leaves 20 grams, 20 grams of chamomile, licorice root 20 grams and 20 grams of fennel. A teaspoon of the mixture in a cup of hot water draw ten minutes. It is important that the tea draws covered, so do not evaporate the essential oils. drink up to three times a day a cup.
Stomach cramps: relaxation of the stomach
The active ingredient menthol from peppermint causing spasm
Stomach cramps often occur suddenly and are extremely painful. Basically, they can have many causes. Those who strongly and over a longer time it suffers, is vital, therefore go to the doctor. In mild cases, especially to help home remedies, the anticonvulsant properties – for example, some herbal teas.
Heat circulation
Heat causes circulation in the stomach, the stomach-intestinal increasing blood flow and relax the muscles.
Good for heat circulation is, for example a cherry stone pillow. In the microwave oven should be heated at a maximum of 600 watts and a maximum of one minute. The cushion is still heated again, it should be before completely cooled. For the cherry pits can start to glow when exposed to great heat and cook the fabric of the pillow – it is a fire hazard.
Caution: If heat does not help, says the more of an inflammatory disease, such as appendicitis. In this case, sufferers should better consult a doctor.
Camomile tea
The effect of chamomile as a medicinal herb has been known for millennia. The Nordic peoples revered as sacred, even the chamomile plant. It satisfies, inter alia, cramps, soothes and inhibits inflammation.
fixtures for the two teaspoons of chamomile tea chamomile flowers with a pint of boiling water, cover and let take ten minutes and then strain the flowers. drink up to three cups daily.
Mint tea
Tea made from peppermint leaves is one of the most popular varieties of the America. The main active ingredient is menthol. It has anti-spasmodic and is therefore very useful for stomach cramps.
Wash for an infusion of some fresh peppermint leaves and small tug. covered with a cup of boiling water and ten minutes can be drawn. Then drink the tea as warm as possible and in small sips.
Note: Whoever is prone to heartburn and hyperacidity should rather do without mint. Because he is also strong anticonvulsant on the gatekeeper, so that stomach acid could accumulate in the esophagus.
Licorice Root Tea
The licorice root inhibits inflammation, protects the stomach lining and relaxes the stomach. Main active ingredient is saponin glycyrrhizin, which also gives its characteristic licorice flavor.
For the tea, cut the licorice into small pieces and boil briefly. You might want to give something fennel. Then, five to ten minutes can be drawn. The sweeter the tea should be, the longer he must take. Sips throughout the day drinking.
Heartburn: extinguish fires in the esophagus
A mucus from flax seed lies on the stomach and protects it from acid
The esophagus is burning from stomach to throat – heartburn is extremely uncomfortable. The culprit is a ring-shaped sphincter at the cardia, the so-called gatekeeper. Usually, it prevents stomach acid rises from the stomach into the esophagus, which has no protection mechanism against the corrosive liquid. Does not really the gatekeeper, the gastric juice passes freely into the esophagus. This weakness can be caused, for example, a sumptuous dinner to a congenital defect of the muscle, obesity or stress. Provide relief tie means the excess stomach acid. Preventive can store concerned when sleeping head up, give the evening to avoid heavy meals and nicotine, coffee and hot spices.
Healing Earth
Clay is a special loess from minerals and trace elements. Ground into fine powder, healing clay was used in ancient times as medicine. It binds the excess stomach acid and provides a balanced acid-base balance.
Stir in a teaspoon or two healing clay in a pint of water or mineral water and drink. There is the healing earth also finished in portion bags. Does the heartburn more often may also be a healing clay treatment for six to eight weeks might be helpful.
Caution: If there is a severe kidney disease or a suspected intestinal obstruction, better not go into clay, because it absorbs liquid. That would be exactly the wrong thing in these cases.
Potato juice
Potato juice is a home remedy that was long forgotten. It binds the excess stomach acid and thus helps prevent the heartburn.
The juice is available in health food stores or pharmacies. Those who prefer to squeeze the potatoes themselves, should ensure that they are sterilized and not green. preventively before meals about 150 milliliters of potato juice drink in small sips.
Linseed mucilage
Even for heartburn linseed mucilage good help. His physical condition is that of the gastric mucus are very similar. It soothes irritations and is placed on protecting the stomach wall.
For the linseed mucilage one tablespoon flax seed in a quart of water to the boil and then leave for half an hour. Then strain and drink the mucus spread over a few days small amounts.
Marshmallow Root
As the flax seed is also rich in mucilage marshmallow root and should therefore protect the gastric mucosa. It helps with heartburn as either a syrup or as a tea.
Eibischsirup can be bought at the pharmacy. Three to five times daily-take a teaspoon.
For the cut Eibischwurzeltee the marshmallow root into small pieces. Two teaspoons of which begin with a cup of cold water for three hours and stirring occasionally. Then strain the Wurzelstückchen and drink the brew slightly heated.
Important: The Eibischwurzeltee must necessarily be cold initially, because the gums are sensitive to heat in the root.
Nausea and vomiting: calming the upset stomach
Ginger is an all-round talent - especially good for nausea, it helps
Nausea can have many causes, such as a gastrointestinal flu, an irritation of the vestibular system in the inner ear (motion sickness or sea sickness), a previous operation or a food intolerance. They often is accompanied by vomiting. Nausea and vomiting are protective functions of the body to harmful substances (such as toxins or pathogens) hinauszubefördern back from the body. Cause for example, spoiled food, the vomiting, it can not be prevented. Only in this way, the body will get rid of the harmful substances. As affected by the vomiting to lose much water, they should try again to take care of fluids – in the form of teas. Whoever vomits more than two or three days you should definitely go to the doctor.
Ginger tea
Ginger is a general purpose weapon: It helps, for example for coughs, colds, sore throats and headaches. Its main active ingredients are and shogaol gingerol, which are also responsible for the sharpness of the ginger. For nausea helps particularly the gingerol, because it absorbs acids in the stomach. Either can be affected chew a slice of fresh ginger or take it in the form of tea.
For a few slices of ginger, cover (depending on taste) peeled fresh ginger with boiling water and about a quarter of an hour can be drawn. Then drink if necessary with a little honey sweet and as hot as possible.
Caution: morning sickness should not women drink the tea, for ginger in large quantities can cause premature labor. By the way: cardamom, cloves and cinnamon waft this beneficial effect should have.
Acupressure
Acupressure is a therapeutic method of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Targeted massage at certain acupuncture points are on minor ailments have a healing effect. The acupuncture point for nausea and vomiting is called Pericardium 6 (PC 6), respectively Neiguan. A comparative analysis of several studies can be demonstrated that the stimulation of the pericardium 6 point, for example, alleviate nausea and vomiting after surgery.
The Pericardium 6 is located on the inside of the wrist between the two palpable yearning, about two finger widths above the crease. This point with your index finger for a massage or two minutes per side. When the pain subsides do not repeat after a quarter to half an hour again.
Flatulence: Help to air in the stomach
In the mixed dishes, cumin can prevent flatulence
The unpleasant flatulence produced when accumulate in the gastrointestinal tract of many gases. These produce a feeling of fullness and pressure in the abdomen. Now it is important that the gases leave the body again. Against a bloated best help of herbs and spice. Those who want to prevent flatulence should pay attention to nutrition, and as cabbage, onions and pulses to avoid.
Anistee
Anis causing spasm and is therefore traditionally as a remedy for flatulence. Used, the seeds of anise, which look like seeds. They contain anise oil with the drug anethole. Anis is to stimulate the glands in the stomach to produce more gastric juice, and thus promote digestion.
For the dried Anistee half a teaspoon crushed anise with a cup of boiling water. Then ten to 15 minutes can be drawn covered, then strain. Daily drink up to three cups of it. Infants and young children, one teaspoon of tea in the milk bottle.
Fennel
Fennel is a proven home remedy for stomach ache and flatulence, especially for infants and young children. Fennel contains many different substances, including fenchone and anethole (anise as well). It relieves bloating and cramps, aids digestion, stimulates appetite and inhibits inflammation.
For the fennel tea a good tablespoon crushed fennel seeds with a cup of boiling water. Ten to 15 minutes can be drawn, cover and drain. At will with a little honey. distributed up to three cups throughout the day drinking. Infants and young children can drink the tea mixed with milk or broth.
Caution: Federal Institute for Health Protection warns especially for children from a regular consumption of fennel tea for a long time. Indeed, in fennel essential oils contained methyl eugenol estragole and may be carcinogenic. A specific health risk to humans is not proven, however.
Caraway tea
Caraway has its essential oils with the main ingredient carvone a positive effect on the entire gastrointestinal tract. Especially with flatulence can provide quick relief, because it triggers spasms and improves digestion. In addition, carvone inhibits the growth of bacteria. Traditional cooks use cumin already precaution in the preparation of heavy or flatulent food (eg cabbage).
covered for the Kümmeltee a tsp of cumin in a cup of boiling water ten minutes drag. Then, the strain of cumin. For optimum performance, the Kümmeltee sweetened and drunk as hot as possible in small sips.
Who does not like the strong taste of cumin can combine the seasoning with fennel and / or anise. Especially recommended is the combination of cumin and anise and fennel for infants suffering from three-month colic.
Herb tea
Even in the ancient Greeks and Romans used the balm as a remedy. It contains essential oil, among other things, with the active ingredients citral, citronellal and linalool. Citral and linalool can solve such cramps. Melissa also promotes digestion and calms.
For the herb tea two to three teaspoons of lemon balm with a cup of boiling water. Then ten minutes pulling covered, then strain. Up to three times a day drink a cup of it.
Tip: If you like lemon balm is not pure, it can also mix well with peppermint.
Diarrhea Relief for the intestine
A tea made from dried blueberries tastes especially children
Diarrhea means the body tries to get rid of harmful or irritating substances again. It occurs when digestion is impaired and too much water remains in the stool. Causes can be for example a food intolerance, a gastrointestinal infection or a weakened intestinal flora. The best for diarrhea are agents that prevent the fluid in the intestine. If the diarrhea persists for several days, very strong or even bloody, sufferers should not even treat him, but must go to the doctor – it could, for example, infection with Salmonella behind it. Anyone who thinks that the cause for the diarrhea spoiled food, you should not try to stop it. Because the harmful substances have rapidly from the body.
Grated apple
A grated apple contains pectin. Pectins are fibers that swell in the intestine and absorb the excess water, so also in the intestinal contents.
Core an apple and grate. Then let them stand in air until the apple has turned brown mass. Then spoon the broth slowly. Who does not like apples, can eat a mashed banana. Even the yellow fruit contains pectin.
Blueberry
The tannins from cranberry inhibit inflammation and have an astringent effect and dampening effect on peristalsis, ie the muscle activity of the stomach. Children especially like this tea for its taste.
For the blueberry one to two teaspoons of dried blueberries for about ten minutes in a quart of water, cover and simmer, then strain. Throughout the day up to three cups of drink. If it is urgent, just chew a few dried blueberries.
Important: use the tea absolutely dried blueberries, blueberries for fresh produce exactly the opposite – they cause diarrhea.
Healing Earth
Also, diarrhea can help healing earth, for it binds the excess fluid in the intestinal contents.
Stir in a teaspoon or two healing clay in a pint of water or mineral water. Alternatively, use one sachet. Throughout the day, two to three glasses of water to drink healing earth.
Caution: If there is a severe kidney disease or a suspected intestinal obstruction, to give healing earth because it absorbs liquid. That would be exactly the wrong thing in these cases.