When you have an upset stomach, some food and drinks can make you feel even worse. However, there are certain types of tea that may relieve your feelings of gas, bloating, indigestion and other signs of digestive upset. Before you begin consuming any new teas as a natural remedy for stomach issues, talk to your doctor about your symptoms as well as any medications you are taking.
Peppermint
Peppermint tea can be an effective remedy for all types of digestive problems, including irritable bowel syndrome. By relaxing the muscles in your digestive tract, peppermint can relieve gas and other side effects of an upset stomach, as well as help soothe any feelings of nausea. To help calm your stomach, add 1 tsp to 2 tsp of dried peppermint leaves to 1 cup of hot water, allowing it to steep for 5 minutes before you drink it.
Ginger
Ginger is another herb that may help calm your stomach. Typically used as a natural remedy to ease feelings of nausea, prevent vomiting and help stop diarrhea, ginger tea encourages proper digestion by helping your food move more easily through your intestines, which will lessen the chances that your system will become upset. To make a tea, place 1 tsp of ginger root in 1 cup of hot water and steep it for 5 to 10 minutes.
Fennel
Fennel may also be effective for calming an upset stomach, helping to relieve digestive upset, bloating, gas. It can even act as a stimulant for your appetite. By encouraging smooth muscle movements in your intestines, fennel aids the digestive process, helping your body to expel excess gas, thereby relieving stomach upset. You can make a fennel tea by crushing 1.5 tsp to 4 tsp of the fruit or seed, and then adding it to a cup of hot water.
Additional Considerations
Because all herbs have the potential for side effects, as well as interactions with other herbs and medications, never begin consuming an herbal tea without first discussing it with your health care provider. If you experience any adverse side effects or your stomach pain worsens, stop drinking the tea and make an appointment with your doctor. If you experience any signs of allergic reaction to these teas, seek immediate medical attention.
