There are medicinal plants that are great for reducing intestinal cramps, such as lemon balm, peppermint, calamus or fennel, for example, that can be used to make teas. In addition, heat can also be applied to the region, which also helps to relieve discomfort.
1. Lemon balm tea
A great homemade solution for intestinal colic, caused by intestinal gases, is the infusion of lemon balm, as this medicinal plant has calming and anti-spasmodic properties that decrease pain and facilitate the elimination of feces.
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon of lemon balm leaves; 1 cup of boiling water.
Method of preparation
Put the lemon balm flowers in a cup, cover with boiling water and let stand for 10 minutes. Then, you should strain and drink next, without sweetening, as sugar ferment and increase the production of gases that can worsen intestinal colic.
It is also recommended to drink plenty of water and increase the consumption of foods rich in fiber such as flaxseed, chia seeds and bread with cereals, to increase the fecal cake and facilitate its exit, as well as that of the gases present in the intestine.
2. Peppermint tea, calamo and fennel
These medicinal plants have antispasmodic properties, relieving intestinal cramps and poor digestion.
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon of peppermint; 1 teaspoon of calamo; 1 teaspoon of fennel; 1 cup of boiling water.
Method of preparation
Put the herbs in a cup, cover with boiling water and let stand for 10 minutes. Then, strain and drink about 3 times a day before main meals.
3. Bottle of warm water
A great solution to relieve intestinal cramps is to place a bottle of warm water on the abdomen, allowing it to act until it cools.
