Home Remedies for Gas

 An uncontrollable fart at an inconvenient time can make a person the butt of jokes for years to come. But problematic gas is no laughing matter.

Excess gas in the stomach can be caused by a number of things, such as excessive drinking, not chewing your food thoroughly, eating spicy and gas-forming food, too much stress, some kind of bacterial infection, or digestive disorders.

Symptoms of stomach gas include flatulence, bad breath, lack of appetite, a coating on the tongue, abdominal bloating, belching and even stomach pain.

1. Fennel

Fennel is surely the best ingredient for fast relief from bloating and gas.

Add a few fennel seeds to a pot of hot water and let it simmer it for five minutes on a low temperature. Strain the solution and then drink it.

You can also chew fresh fennel leaves if you can bear the taste.

Alternatively, you can mix fennel, cardamom and mint leaves and boil them in water to make a concoction that can help with stomach gas.

2. Cardamom

This is another common kitchen spice that can speed up digestion and give you relief from stomach gas.

Simply add some roasted cardamom powder to vegetables, rice or lentils before cooking to prevent gas.

You can also chew whole pods of cardamom two or three times a day to relieve stomach gas.

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. Drink this tea warm, several times a day.

The next time you have stomach gas, just try any of these natural remedies. However, if you suffer from this problem on a regular basis, keep a close eye on your diet and, if needed, see your doctor.

3. Peppermint

Peppermint can be used in different ways to treat a gas problem.

Make tea by adding some fresh peppermint leaves to a cup of boiling water and letting it steep for a few minutes. Strain it and add some honey. Drink the tea two or three times a day.

You can also chew some peppermint leaves for quick relief.

Alternatively, you can put two drops of peppermint oil in one-half cup of cool water and drink it once or twice daily.

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