Home remedies for intestinal colic

There are medicinal plants, such as chamomile, hops, fennel or peppermint, which have antispasmodic and calming properties that are very effective in reducing intestinal colic. In addition, some of them also help to eliminate gases:

1. Bay, chamomile and fennel tea

A great home remedy for intestinal colic is bay tea with chamomile and fennel because it has antispasmodic properties, which also help to reduce the discomfort caused by gases.

Ingredients

1 cup of water; 4 bay leaves; 1 teaspoon of chamomile; 1 tablespoon of fennel; 1 glass of water.

Method of preparation

To prepare this tea, just boil the bay leaves with the chamomile and the fennel dissolved in 1 cup of water for 5 minutes. Then you should strain and drink a cup of this tea every 2 hours.

2. Chamomile, hops and fennel tea

This mixture helps to eliminate intestinal cramps and excess gas, as well as promoting healthy digestive secretions.

Ingredients

30 mL of chamomile extract; 30 mL of hops extract; 30 mL of fennel extract.

Method of preparation

Mix all extracts and store in a dark glass bottle. Half a teaspoon of this mixture should be taken 3 times a day, about 15 minutes before meals, for a maximum of 2 months.

3. Peppermint tea

Peppermint contains potent essential oils, with antispasmodic properties, which help to relieve intestinal colic and reduce gas.

Ingredients

250 mL of boiling water; 1 teaspoon of dried peppermint.

Method of preparation

Pour the boiling water in a teapot over the peppermint and then cover, leave to infuse for 10 minutes and strain. You can drink three cups of this tea during the day.

It is also important to remember that drinking plenty of water also helps in the treatment of intestinal colic.