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Nowadays, due to wrong eating habits, irregular lifestyle, eating food late at night and physical inactivity, gas, sour belching, heaviness and acidity in the stomach have become a very common problem. Excess gas produced in the stomach not only causes discomfort, but sometimes it also causes chest pain, headache and nervousness. Most people depend on antacid tablets or gas capsules to get immediate relief from it. Repeated use of these medicines weakens the body’s natural digestive enzymes and harms gut health. According to Ayurveda and Naturopathy, there are many powerful ingredients present in your kitchen which can eliminate the problem of gas by igniting the digestive fire.
Celery is considered to be the most effective natural cure for stomach gas. A special active compound called ‘Thymol’ is found in it, which immediately accelerates the secretion of gastric juice and digestive enzymes.
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Method of consumption: Mix a pinch of ground black salt in half a teaspoon of raw celery. Chew it and drink half a glass of lukewarm water.
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When to take: 10 to 15 minutes after eating food or whenever you feel severe heaviness or gas pain in the stomach.
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Benefit: It easily expels the gas stuck in the intestines and calms stomach cramps.
Ginger contains powerful anti-inflammatory and carminative properties like ‘Gingerol’ and ‘Shogaol’. It increases the speed of emptying of the stomach, due to which the food does not rot in the intestines and the formation of gas stops. Lemon juice balances the stomach acid by producing alkaline effect.
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Method of consumption: Mix half a teaspoon of lemon juice and a pinch of rock salt in one teaspoon of fresh ginger juice and drink it. If you want, you can also take ginger herbal tea after meals.
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When to take: 20 minutes before lunch or dinner or immediately after meals.
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Benefit: It instantly eliminates the problems of indigestion, bloating and nausea.
Fresh buttermilk made from curd is an excellent natural probiotic, which nourishes the intestinal microbiome. When roasted cumin is added to it, its digestive properties increase manifold. The ‘thymol’ and essential oils present in cumin activate the salivary glands.
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Method of consumption: Mix half a teaspoon of roasted cumin powder, a few mint leaves and a little black salt in a glass of fresh, non-sour buttermilk and drink it with lunch.
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When to take: Its regular consumption at lunch time is considered most beneficial.
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Benefit: It removes the problems of stomach heat, acid reflux and chronic constipation.
Fennel is not only a mouth freshener, but it is also an excellent medicine to relax the intestinal muscles. It contains a compound called ‘Anethole’, which acts as an anti-spasmodic and reduces inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract.
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Method of consumption: Boil one spoon fennel in a glass of water for 5 minutes. When the water is reduced to half, filter it and drink it lukewarm. Apart from this, chewing 1 teaspoon fennel directly after meals is also beneficial.
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When to take: Drink fennel water on an empty stomach in the morning or chew fennel after every meal.
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Benefit: It prevents heartburn, sour belching and formation of gas bubbles in the intestines.
Asafoetida is famous all over the world for its anti-inflammatory and carminative properties. It stops the activity of harmful bacteria that produce gas in the intestines and speeds up the digestive system.
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Method of consumption: Mix a pinch of pure asafoetida thoroughly in a glass of lukewarm water. Mix some black salt in it and drink it slowly.
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When to take: When the stomach feels very bloated and gas is not passing.
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Benefit: It immediately reduces intestinal pressure and makes the stomach feel light.
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Eat by chewing food: Eating too quickly causes air to enter the stomach, causing gas formation. Always eat food calmly, chewing it 32 times.
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Correct rule of drinking water: Do not drink very cold water in between or immediately after eating food. Drink lukewarm water only 45 minutes after meals.
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Walk Habit: Instead of lying on the bed immediately after eating food, walk at least 100 to 500 steps (sitting in Vajrasana is also good).
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Stay away from carbonated drinks and junk food: Cold drinks, packaged food, excessive fried food and refined flour increase gas and toxins in the intestines.