Herbal Remedies For IBS

IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) is the most common digestive related disorder and it is the price that is paid because of a stressful life. Though the exact cause has not been identified, it is mainly believed to result from gastrointestinal infections and stress. With the change in lifestyle, the eating habits of people also changed. The diet now consists mainly of calorie rich foods and meats. So, the intestine has to work extra hard to digest these foods. However, this is not all. The digestive system follows a routine in which the digestive juices are secreted for efficient digestion. Since, people do not follow any food timings, the digestion system cannot adjust every time. The intestine gets worn out which leads to irritable bowel movements. The main cause of worry is that most people don’t realize that they are suffering from irritable bowel syndrome. It is only when the pain and discomfort gets unbearable that they seek professional help. There is also no permanent cure for this disorder but there are various ways in which the symptoms can be relieved. The most effective ones are the herbal remedies. The medicinal properties of the herbs are ingested very quickly and so they provide immediate relief. Read through the article given below to know the various herbal remedies for irritable bowel syndrome.

 

Ginger
Slice some ginger and pour a little limejuice over it. After every meal, have these slices to get relief. Ginger helps the intestine digest the food faster and also regulates the entire digestion process. 

Asafoetida
Take a glass of lukewarm water and then add a pinch of asafoetida along with a pinch of rock salt and half a teaspoon of dry ginger powder. Drink this to get instant relief. 

Dill Oil
Mix one teaspoon of honey with two drops of dill oil. Take this after every meal, as it will help in the digestion of the food. 

Water
Water is an absolute necessity for the overall health of the body. The regular intake of water must be about eight glasses a day. In case of irritable bowel movement, increase the intake of water. 

Cardamom And Pepper
Grind together ginger, green cardamom seeds and pepper. Mix this powder in a glass of water and drink it after every meal. 

Indian Gooseberry (Amla)
Soak 4 to 5 amla in water and when it becomes soft crush it and mix with black salt. Take this regularly to cure IBS. 

Pomegranate
Mix pomegranate seeds with black salt and have it. 

Peppermint
Make a tea with peppermint and take it before meals. Peppermint tea is very good in calming the stomach and intestine muscles. It also helps in increasing the gastric juice production. 

Fennel
Fennel tea is also very good in giving relief from IBS. Take this tea daily to prevent gas and bloating. 

Anise Seeds
Anise seeds aid and regulate the digestion. You can either make a tea using the seeds or chew the seeds whole. 

Brandy
In a glass of lukewarm water mix two teaspoon of brandy and drink it just before going to bed. 

Rock Salt
Mix rock salt in a glass of warm water. Have a glass of this daily to get relief. 

Oregano
Oregano stimulates the gastric juice production and also acts as a muscle relaxant. It also reduces the bloating and gas. You can take oregano leaves either fresh or dried or you can brew it as a tea. 

Caraway Seeds
Caraway encourages gastric juice production and provides relief to the digestive tract muscles. Chew the whole dried seed or make a tea using the seeds and have it.