Indigestion can effectively hinder functioning and disrupt the rhythm of the day. The worst is when it gets at work, at a party, in the city. Then we get tired of its burdensome effects: heartburn, bloating, wind, abdominal pain, stomach cramps. In relieving these ailments, herbal preparations will be the best, among which we will also find commonly known spices. It is also worth using them when preparing dishes to avoid unpleasant symptoms of indigestion. If you often suffer from indigestion, here are 5 herbs that should be in your kitchen!
- Pepper mint – both dried leaves and oils are made from its leaves. The secret ingredient in peppermint that soothes stomach problems is primarily menthol. It has diastolic, cooling, disinfecting and analgesic properties. No wonder it has been used since ancient times, so it is one of the oldest medicinal herbs. Fresh and dried mint is often used in English cuisine, where it is added to the sauce served with meat. It works well in relieving cramping gastrointestinal ailments. It also has a carminative and choleretic effect.
- Medical rosemary – is a valued plant with a carminative, antispasmodic and choleretic effect. It is especially often used in Mediterranean cuisine. Rosemary leaves contain a number of beneficial ingredients: phytoncides, tannins, camphene, bitterness, etc., which are volatile oils. It supports the digestive process, you can add it to meat, salads, fish, pasta, and prepare medicinal infusions from it.
- Medicinal ginger – will be a perfect enrichment of meat, vegetable, fish dishes and baked goods. It is popular in Asian cuisine (it is served, for example, with sushi), and its ingredients stimulate salivation, support the digestive process and stimulate the secretion of gastric juice and bile. In addition, ginger is worth using to relieve nausea. It also has an antioxidant effect, so it slows down the aging process of the body.
- Dandelion – that is milk. Although it is often associated with a weed, it has a lot of substances beneficial to health: amino acids, bitter substances, flavonoids, minerals. The most important in the dandelion is its stem – the root and herb, which have a dehydrating, choleretic and slightly laxative effect. However, if you suffer from intestinal or bile duct obstruction, or have frequent inflammation, consult the use of dandelion with your doctor.
- Garden and Italian fennel – just like the popular cumin, they have diastolic properties and support the functioning of the digestive system. An infusion of cumin or fennel is prepared after thoroughly crushing their fruits. Then pour boiling water over them and after ten minutes drain.