Herbal Remedies For Acid Indigestion (Part 3)

Here you will find highly effective herbal remedies for acid indigestion and overall well-being.

Useful Herbs and Spices

The most important herbs for providing nutrients are the seaweeds (kelp, Irish, moss); yellow dock and dandelion.

Other beneficial herbs include catnip, ginger, marshmallow root, agrimony, calamus root, fennel, anise, cinnamon, peppermint, wild yam root, licorice root, dandelion, aloe vera, angelica, goldenseal, chamomile, lemon balm, slippery elm, dill, and parsley.

Most of the herbs mentioned above support the digestive process. Herbs such as aloe vera, goldenseal, and marshmallow help to improve metabolism by assimilating nutrients and removing toxins. To counteract excess acids in the stomach and intestines, dandelion and slippery elm are proven to be most reliable. Some herbs and spices (carminatives) that are most effective for gas relief or general bowel discomfort are anise, fennel, dill, ginger, and peppermint. To help the body relax during the healing process, chamomile is the most popular herb for all digestive complaints.

The best method of application is the herbal tea infusion and/or decoction. However, tinctures/herbal extracts and gelatin capsules are effective as well. Keep in mind that herbal teas need to be used immediately, whereas tinctures and capsules last for a longer period of time.

Recommended Diet with Herbal Therapies

For breakfast, eat a warm, cooked meal; for lunch, eat a cool meal with raw foods (include protein); for dinner, eat a light, cooked meal. This diet is harmonious with the body's temperature and energy needs that fluctuate throughout the day.

Why are herbal spices an important part of our diet?

Without the ability to properly digest and assimilate our food, total wellness could not be achieved.

Herbal spices are helpful in the following ways:

-Contains volatile oils crucial for digestion

-Enriches the nutritional content of our food

-Prevents and relieves gas

-Soothes the walls of the digestive tract

-Improving digestion and assimilation of nutrients

-Adds flavor to favorite dishes

-Provides a natural alternative to synthetic drugs

-Stimulates the secretion of digestive juices

-Provides essential vitamins and minerals



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Robin Reichert is an AFPA Certified Nutrition and Wellness Consultant and holds an MS in Natural Health from Clayton College. Lifelong learning and educating others about natural health is her passion.




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