5 Home Remedies For Abdominal Pain

Abdominal pain can affect any member of the family. There are home remedies that, combined with a good diet, provide the necessary relief for adults and children.

Abdominal pain is a common complaint. It can affect adults, youth or children alike. Poor diet and stress are major causes of abdominal pain.

Keep in mind that if the pain persists after following the following recommendations, you should consult a gastroenterologist.

Abdominal pain can be the symptom that hides ailments such as ulcers, gastritis, hernia or an infection by bacteria, or even major diseases.

How to relieve abdominal pain?

If abdominal pain is caused by eating an excessive meal, poor digestion of a food or the accumulation of gases, it is possible to alleviate it with the following home remedies, which are very easy to prepare.

1. Mallow leaf tea

The medicinal properties of mallow are found in the root, leaves and flowers. You can prepare an infusion or add mallow flowers to salads as they are edible.

Mallow is anti-inflammatory and regulates bowel function, so it can be used to relieve diarrhea as well as a laxative. It is contraindicated if you are pregnant or if you are breastfeeding.

Ingredients

• 10 to 15 mallow leaves.
• 1 cup (250 ml) of water.

Preparation

1. Add the mallow leaves to the cup of boiling water.
2. Let cool for 15 minutes. You can have a cup of warm tea after every meal.

2. Infusion of cinnamon, basil, anise and mint

This infusion combines the digestive properties of mint, the antiflatulent capacity of anise, the antibacterial and anti-inflammatory power of basil and the digestive and anti-inflammatory combination of cinnamon.

Ingredients

• 2 or 3 fresh leaves or 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 grams) of dried basil.
• 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 grams) of anise seeds.
• 1 small stick of cinnamon.
• 1 teaspoon (5 grams) of peppermint.
• 2 cups (1/2 liter) of water.

Preparation

1. Pour the cinnamon, basil, mint and anise into a pint of water.
2. Boil for 10 minutes and turn off. Drink a cup of the warm infusion, three times a day, until the discomfort disappears.

3. Turmeric

Turmeric has proven abilities to  reduce stomach pain and symptoms associated with Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Turmeric can be used naturally (grated) or as a powder.

The best way to take advantage of the benefits of turmeric is by incorporating it into food preparation, since the medicinal principles of turmeric (curcuminoids) dissolve better in fat.

Infusions with turmeric are not so beneficial, unless they are combined with another medicinal plant that enhances its digestive properties, such as dandelion.

Curcuminoids are poorly soluble in water, so infusions exclusively of turmeric have little benefit.

4. Mugwort tea

Mugwort is a medicinal plant used to relieve abdominal pain caused by slow and heavy digestions.

Due to its anti-inflammatory and soothing properties, it also serves to calm menstrual cramps. It is contraindicated during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Mugwort is also known by the name St. John’s Wort . Its medicinal properties are found in the leaves, flowers and stems.

It is advisable to drink this infusion only for 2 weeks in a row and consult your doctor beforehand. Mugwort is used by Chinese medicine in moxibustion.

Ingredients

• 10 to 15 leaves or 1 tablespoon (10 grams) of mugwort flowers.
• 1 cup (250 milliliters) of water.

Preparation

1. Heat the water, when boiling add the mugwort.
2. Cover and remove from heat.
3. Let it rest for about 15 minutes. Have a cup of tea 2 to 3 times a day.

5. Melon seed smoothie

The melon is known for its diuretic, intestinal transit regulating and antiflatulent properties. Melon is also a great food for pregnant or breastfeeding women as it is rich in iron and folic acid.

Including melon in your diet is a way to help digestion, but you can also take advantage of the properties contained in its seeds.

Eating the seeds helps eliminate intestinal parasites that cause abdominal pain, as well as provide important antioxidants that slow aging.

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon (10 grams) of melon seeds.
• 1 cup (250 milliliters) of warm water
• 1 tablespoon (10 milligrams) of honey.

Preparation

1. Blend the melon seeds and water.
2. Sweeten with honey. The most recommended way to consume this smoothie is 30 minutes before meals.

Foods to avoid

Home remedies have to be accompanied by a good diet for results to be seen. In the case of pregnant women, check with your doctor which natural remedies are recommended and which are not. In the case of babies, it is better not to administer infusions.

When there is abdominal pain, it is necessary to avoid:

• high-fat foods as they slow digestion
• those that generate gases, such as beans
• those that irritate the gastric mucosa, as they can aggravate stomach inflammation.

On days when you have abdominal pain, it is best to eat foods prepared at home, as well as avoid the following foods:

• Coffee, black tea, and caffeinated beverages, such as soda.
• Fast food.
• Alcoholic drinks.
• Fritters of all kinds, whether made with flours or tubers, even those made at home.
• Sausages, such as chorizo, mortadella, or sausages.
• Whole milk and dairy derivatives.
• Margarine.

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