Chives can be used to stimulate appetite, ease stomach upset, reduce flatulence, clear a stuffy nose, and treat cold. Chives (Allium schoenoprasum) are a member of the same botanical family as onions, scallions, and garlic. Chives are rich in vitamins…
Bee Balm (Beebalm, Monarda) can be used to help treat cold, headache, depression, insomnia, indigestion, nausea and flatulence. You can use bee balm to make a tea or decoction for the treatment. You can also use it to make a…
Bay Leaves (Laurus nobilis) can be used to help relieve stomach ulcers, diarrhea, flatulence and colic pain. Bay Leaves are the aromatic leaves of the bay laurel (Laurus nobilis). With the distinctive flavor and fragrance, bay leaves are often used…
Allspice is an aromatic spice. It is commonly used as a digestive stimulant in cooking. Native Americans also use allspice to treat indigestion, gas, flatulence and diarrhea Modern studies suggest that allspice may have effects to fight certain bacteria, viruses…
Chronic diarrhea (diarrhoea), flatulence and dyspepsia can be treated with cumin, fenugreek, mustard, ajwain and dill seeds. This is an effective home remedy. Chronic diarrhea, flatulence and dyspepsia are usually due to the weak digestive system. cumin, fenugreek, mustard, ajwain…
Caraway (Carum carvi) can be used to improve digestion and appetite, and relieve flatulence, dyspepsia, colic, heartburn and bloating. Caraway seed has a pungent, anise-like flavor and aroma. Caraway seeds are used as a spice in Arabic and European cuisines,…
Hing (Asafoetida) is an Indian spice and Ayurvedic remedy that can be used to treat flu, cold, asthma, bronchitis, whooping cough, toothache, indigestion, flatulence and abdominal pain. Asafoetida is a dried, resinous gum collected from the root of Ferula. It…
Asafoetida (Hing) is used in Ayurveda for treating indigestion, flatulence and abdominal pain. Asafoetida is a dried, resinous gum collected from the root of Ferula. It is native to India. Asafoetida has a unique and pungent flavour. It is ground…
Hawthorn (Crataegus) is traditionally used as a digestive aid for promoting appetite, and relieving indigestion, thirst, flatulence, minor diarrhea and abdominal pain. If you have bad appetite, or ate too much food and feel uncomfortable, hawthorn may help open your…
There are six Pippali formulas in traditional Chinese medicine used for treating flatulence, diarrhea, dysentery, dyspepsia, vomiting and nausea caused by coldness, phlegm and weakness. Pippali (Long pepper, Piper longum) is named “Bi Ba” (荜茇) in traditional Chinese medicine. This…
