Gut health or gastric health is the road to your overall health. Many gastrointestinal problems, such as acid reflux, gastritis, peptic ulcers, bloating, dyspepsia and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), results from our inappropriate dietary and lifestyle schedule and lead to further health problems if left untreated. Involving lifestyle changes, dietary changes, and increasingly the use of herbs that benefits gut health can greatly help in managing a good gastric health.
Management of Gastric Issues:
Gastric problems if left unattended can lead to many other issues in the body. A perfect management of eating habits, physical activity, stress management and herbal remedies can help in reshaping gastric health to its joyous stage.
Diet: Consumption of a balanced, non-spicy, unprocessed diet rich in fibre can help in easy digestion and better bowel movement of food, to achieve maximum nutrient benefit.
Regular Meals Schedules: Eating meals at regular intervals and on regular daily timings helps regulate secretion of digestive acids.
Hydration: Drinking adequate fluids keeps body hydrated and is crucial for digestive health.
Stress Management: Stress management techniques like Yoga, Exercise, Long Walk can help in reducing stress induced gastric issues.
Herbal Remedies for Gastric Issues
The therapeutic properties of following herbs have been recognized for their role in managing gastric issues:
- Pippali (Long Pepper): The rejuvenating effects of Pippali on the gastrointestinal tract enhances digestion and is effective in treating indigestion and heartburn.
- Mulethi (Liquorice): The Saponin Glycoside and Isoflavones in Mulethi soothe gastrointestinal problems by reducing inflammation and polysaccharides helps in coating gastric layer, making it a good remedy for gastritis and peptic ulcers.
- Jeera (Cumin Seeds): The digestive property of Jeera is well known. It helps in digestion and relieves bloating.
- Harad (Terminalia Chebula): It’s one the ingredient of Triphala Churna, Known for its laxative properties. The use of Harad is very helpful in regulating bowel movements.
- Pudina (Mint): The soothing and antispasmodic properties of Mint help relieve symptoms of indigestion, flatulence, and irritable bowel syndrome.
- Saunf (Fennel Seeds): Often used in traditional medicine, fennel seeds act as an effective remedy for bloating, gas, and cramps.
- Vidanga (Embelia Ribes): Vidanga is an effective anthelmintic and anti-parasitic herb, helps cleanse the digestive system and also useful in nausea and vomiting.
- Mulethi (Liquorice): The Saponin Glycoside and Isoflavones in Mulethi soothe gastrointestinal problems by reducing inflammation and polysaccharides helps in coating gastric layer, making it a good remedy for gastritis and peptic ulcers.
- Ajwain (Carom Seeds): Ajwain is known for its effectiveness to stimulates appetite, boost digestion.