Capim-Limão, Ulmária and Hop teas are great natural options to treat heartburn, poor digestion and the feeling of heaviness or full stomach, even after eating small portions.
A full or heavy stomach is a very common symptom, which can be accompanied by others such as nausea, heartburn, reflux or a high stomach, for example, and which can have several causes. This can be caused by problems such as gastritis, excessive gas, anxiety or nervousness or by excessive coffee, alcoholic beverages or spicy foods in the diet. Thus, some home treatments that serve to improve digestion are:
1. Lemongrass Tea
Lemongrass is a medicinal panta with analgesic properties that reduce spasms, being an excellent remedy for the relief of gases that cause belching, and indigestion. To prepare this tea you need:
Ingredients:
- 1 or 2 teaspoons of dried lemongrass; 1 cup of 175 ml of boiling water.
Method of preparation:
Add the lemongrass to the boiling water, cover and let stand for 10 minutes. Strain before drinking. It is recommended to take 1 cup of this tea 3 times a day, as long as there are symptoms.
2. Ulmaria Tea
Ulmária tea, also known as Filipendula, is known for its antacid action, helping to combat excess acidity in the stomach and poor digestion, and can be used to treat stomach problems such as gastritis.
Ingredients:
- 1 or 2 teaspoons of dried ulmaria; 1 cup of 175 ml of boiling water.
Method of preparation:
Add the ulmária to the boiling water, cover and let stand for 10 minutes. Strain before drinking. This tea can be drunk every 2 hours whenever you feel the need or whenever symptoms of reflux or acidity are present in the stomach.
3. Hop Tea
Hops are a medicinal plant that can be used to treat digestive problems, stimulating digestion and relieving the feeling of a full stomach and gas. This medicinal plant has a sedative effect and is a digestive stimulant with excellent results.
Ingredients:
- 1 or 2 teaspoons of dried hop leaves; 1 cup of 175 ml of boiling water.
Method of preparation:
Add the hops to the boiling water, cover and let stand for 10 minutes. Strain before drinking.
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