Herbs For Digestion Problems And Digestive Health

Use herbs to promote the health of your digestive system.

Teas and tinctures are especially beneficial. Teas afford the herbs with the most direct contact with the lining of the digestive tract. Tinctures are rapidly absorbed. Capsules and pills work, but in my opinion are less effective, especially for treating the digestive tract. Herbs relieve gas and bloating, and protect the lining of the entire digestive system.

Herbs are available which relieve nausea and diminish vomiting. Some herbs act as a protective barrier which soothes inflamed tissues.

Digestive enzymes from herbal foods, such as papaya and pineapple, promote digestive health. They reduce acid reflux and help to prevent the backup of stomach contents into the esophagus.

Using herbs for digestion is an excellent, safe way of ensuring healthy assimilation of food, absorption of nutrients, and healthy elimination. In addition, the digestive tract is closely linked with the health of the liver and immune system. Keeping the digestive tract healthy is essential for the health of your entire body.

Relieve Nausea and Stomach Discomfort with Herbs

Lemon balm, chamomile, and ginger are delicious herbs which have been used to relieve nausea and vomiting for hundreds of years. They may be made into tasty teas.

Lemon balm helps to relieve acid reflux and gas. Lemon balm and chamomile are both considered to be relaxing herbs. They relieve cramps and tame nervous tummies.

Chamomile is an excellent herb to use to promote the digestive health of children. It is an easy to grow herb. Grow German Chamomile for digestive health. Children enjoy gathering the flowers and making tea, especially when they learn that it was the tea that Peter Rabbit’s mother made for him.

Chamomile reduces inflammation. It combines well with other herbs which soothe an inflamed esophagus. Chamomile promotes comfort by relieving spasms of the digestive tract. Chamomile is sweet tasting, yet chemically has a bitter principle which improves the tone of the digestive tract.

Ginger has been used for thousands of years. It warms and relaxes irritable stomachs. It has been used to relieve nausea and vomiting associated with pregnancy or stomach “flu”.

Herbs Provide a Soothing Barrier for Inflamed Tissues

Slippery elm provides a thick barrier which lubricates the digestive tract and prevents irritation. It provides instantaneous relief of pain due to excess stomach acid or heartburn.
If you use slippery elm, only purchase it from reputable suppliers as it is an at risk plant which has been overharvested. Pacific Botanicals is a good source of ethically, organically grown and harvested slippery elm.

Pages: 1 2