The production of gas is a natural part of the digestive process, but there are many people who dread the possibility of passing gas in front of others. When someone has an uncontrollable fart, then other people can make this person the butt of the joke for all years that are coming. But the problematic gas is not something that we should laugh about.
There are many causes that can lead to excess gas in the stomach, such as digestive disorders, some kind of bacterial infection, too much stress, eating spicy and gas-forming food, not chewing your food thoroughly, and excessive drinking.
The symptom of stomach gas includes stomach pain, belching, abdominal bloating, a coating on the tongue, lack of appetite, bad breath, and flatulence. But you can treat this problem with some natural cures.
14 Home remedies for stomach gas (flatulence)
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Garlic
Garlic has a pungent heating quality which stimulates gastric fire and also it gives relief from stomach gas.
You should try some garlic soup to reduce the gas and to help you with proper digestion [1]. If you want to have the best results, then you should use fresh garlic.
Also, you can boil some ground garlic in water for a few minutes, and you should add a small amount of black pepper and cumin seeds. You should strain it and let it cool to room temperature. You should drink this natural cure 2 or 3 times per day, and you will notice the results in a few days.
Warm water
In some cases, when we have gas, we feel severe stomach ache, and we are unable to eat anything. In these cases, we should drink warm water at regular intervals [2]. This will help you to maintain water levels in your body and also you will rid of the gas.
Baking soda and lemon
Baking soda and lemon are one of the most used natural cures for gas, and when they are in combination, then it makes it an effective antacid. You should put the juice of one fresh lemon in one glass, and then you should add some baking soda to it. This will cause fizzing, and then you should add some more baking soda and a cup of water.
You should stir it well so the baking soda dissolves completely.
You should drink this home remedy slowly. If you want to get instant relief from the stomach gas, then you should add a small amount of baking soda to a glass of water, and you should drink this home remedy on an empty stomach.
Buttermilk
This is also a very effective natural treatment for gas, especially when it is combined with carom seeds and black salt. This combination works as an excellent Ayurvedic remedy to give you relief from flatulence and gas [3].
You should mix one teaspoon of ajwain (carom seeds) and black salt in a cup of buttermilk. If you do not have carom seeds at the moment, then you can use celery seeds. You should drink this home remedy. But also, the freshly churned buttermilk can help you to cure indigestion.
Ginger
This is an effective indigestion treatment, and also it can give you relief from the gas problem [2]. You should take equal parts of cardamom, fennel, and ground ginger. You should mix these ingredients thoroughly. You should take a cup of water. You should add one teaspoon of this mixture and a pinch of hing (asafoetida) in it. You should drink this home remedy once or twice per day.
Also, you can consume a little ginger juice mixed with a pinch of asafoetida. You should chew a fresh piece of ginger regularly after meals because this will help you to prevent gas from forming.
Also, you can add small amounts of dried or fresh ginger to your food. You can drink ginger tea because it will help you to control the formation of gas in your stomach. You should boil one tablespoon of ground ginger in water for a few minutes. You should drink this tea 2 or 3 times per day.
Also, there is another option that you can do, and that is to add a few drops of ginger essential oil to any kind of base oil, and you should rub this natural cure on your stomach.
Apple cider vinegar
This natural cure is used in the treatment of indigestion, and also it can help you to get relief from the gas [4]. This natural cure will soothe your stomach, and also it will give you instant relief. If you do not have apple cider vinegar at your home, then you can try it with regular vinegar. You should add two teaspoons of apple cider vinegar to one glass of warm water. You should allow the water to cool to room temperature, and then you should drink this home remedy.
Cinnamon
This natural cure will soothe your stomach, and also it will prevent further formation of gas [5]. In a cup of warm milk, you should add ½ teaspoon of cinnamon powder. Stir it well, and then you should drink this home remedy. If you want, you can add some amount of honey to it. Also, you can make cinnamon tea by adding some cinnamon powder to one cup of boiling water. You should let it steep for a few minutes, and then you should drink it.
Fennel
This is one of the best natural cures which will give you relief from the gas and bloating in a very quick way [2]. You should add a few fennel seeds to a pot of hot water, and you should let it simmer for 5 minutes at a low temperature. You should strain this natural cure, and then you should drink it. Also, you can chew some fresh fennel leaves if you can bear the taste. Also, you can mix mint leaves, cardamom, and fennel, and you should boil them in water to make a concoction that can help you to get relief from the stomach gas.
Asafoetida
This is also one of the best home remedies for gas. It has anti-flatulent and antispasmodic properties [6]. You should add a pinch of asafoetida to a glass of warm water. Mix it well, and you should drink it 2 or 3 times per day.
Also, you can make a paste of asafoetida by adding a small amount of water. You should apply this paste to your stomach, and you should allow it to dry for a few minutes. Soon you will notice that your gas will dissipate. Also, you can put a small amount of asafoetida into a ripe banana, and you should eat it. You should do this natural treatment two times per day.
Cardamom
This is also one of the best natural cures which can speed up digestion and also it can give you relief from stomach gas [7].
You should add some roasted cardamom powder to vegetables, rice, or lentils before you cook because this can help you to prevent gas. Also, you can chew whole pods of cardamom 2 or 3 times per day to get relief from the stomach gas. Also, you can make a tea by steeping a few pods of cardamom along with a small slice of fresh ginger and one teaspoon of fennel in boiling water for several minutes. You should drink this tea warm, several times per day.
Cloves
You should eat a few pieces of cloves directly because, in this way, you will get relief from the gas pain [8]. If the chewing cloves taste too pungent, then you should use clove oil. This is one of the most used natural cures for bloating. It can easily reduce the gas pain in your stomach.
Black pepper
This natural cure is considered to be the best Ayurvedic medicine for healing indigestion and acidity. Its properties help in increasing the hydrochloric acid release in your stomach. You should take powdered pepper with jaggery because this will help you to cure gastric irritation.
You should take dried mint leaves, coriander seeds, ginger powder, and black pepper in equal amounts. You should prepare a mixture after grinding them. You should have a teaspoon of this mixture two times a day. Also, you can use pepper with buttermilk.
Peppermint
You can use this natural cure in different ways to treat a gas problem [9]. You should make tea by adding some fresh peppermint leaves to one cup of boiling water, and you should let it steep for a few minutes. You should strain it, and then you should add some honey. You should drink this type of tea 2 or 3 times per day. Also, you can chew some peppermint leaves to get quick relief from the gas. Also, you can put 2 drops of peppermint oil in ½ cup of cool water, and you should drink it once or twice per day.
Caraway seeds (Kala Jeera)
Caraway seed tea is used as a natural treatment for gastric disorders [10]. To prepare this tea, you should add one teaspoon of caraway seeds to one cup of boiling water. You should steep this mixture for a few minutes. After steeping, you should strain this tea, and you should drink it before you have dinner or lunch. Also, you can chew roasted caraway seeds mixed with rock salt.
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