We are what we eat, eating makes us content and happy and having an excellent digestive system helps continue that happiness. The number of issues that poor digestion can cause are many and can definitely not be very agreeable. They range from diarrhea, a stomach upset, gas or bloating and my least favorite, heartburn. Modern medication frequently takes a dreadful toll on your system by trying to neutralize the acids present in your stomach. Doctors agree that it is hardly ever just one thing causing digestion issues. There are several herbs for digestion that you can take, Jamison Starbuck, J.D., N.D., who is a licensed naturopathic and homeopathic physician recommends: Fennell, Gentian, Aloe, Peppermint and Ginger.

These herbs and roots have been there for ages and and make ideal herbs for digestion. Peppermint is one of the oldest medicinal herbs that we are aware of and is usually seen in your garden or growing naturally somewhere. Author of the book “Herbal Medicine” Rudolph Weiss states that peppermint has three major benefits. It can encourage the gallbladder and liver to produce more bile, which assists in disinfecting the stomach from any inconsistencies. It also boasts of aesthetic properties that anaesthetizes the mucous membrane which prevents nausea and vomiting and also help reduce indigestion and gas. This is a very simple herbal medicine for digestion that can be consumed in various forms, but generally the more enjoyable is tea.

According to the book written by Phillips, S., et al. “Zingiber officinale (ginger) — an anti-emetic for day case surgery,” Ginger is well known for its aroma, think about that smell of frying the freshly chopped ginger while you are waiting for food to arrive at a table in a popular Thai restaurant or even the aroma in your kitchen when fresh ginger is being cooked. Ginger is also famous because of its anti-nausea properties. In a research performed on a group of 80 very edgy naval cadets, in the open waters on the high tide in 1988, they deciphered that Ginger had major advantages in lowering nausea and motionsickness. Not only that, it also showed that Ginger was an excellent pre-emptive measure, as well as cure.

Some of the other natural herbs for digestion, like Aloe, Fennel and Gentian, help the control and avoidance of stomach upsets. Fennel has a particularly strong effect against easing smooth muscle spasms and other digestive issues like morning sickness during pregnancy. It has also been known to be used in persons undergoing radiation to help ease their stomachs. Aloe, in addition to having a naturally soothing impact on your stomach, also consists of Vitamin C, enzymes, and amino acids. Gentian is one of the lesser known herbs for digestion. Owing to its bitter taste, which helps stimulate digestive juices, it makes it an excellent preventive measure against disorders such as stomach upset. Gentian also assists you in getting all additional nutrients into your system like vitamin B12, and iron.

Obtaining herbs for digestion can be as simple as growing them yourself, or purchasing them at the local stores, but keep in mind, if you are not sure then you should seek expert advice and do not forget to drink lots of water. Remedies using herbs can work,   as long as they are used safely.

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