If you've ever felt bloated or constipated after eating a meal, there's no doubt that you've wondered if it had anything to do with what you ate. The truth is that our bodies don't always digest food properly - that's why we can feel bloated or experience other digestive issues from time to time. However, drinking tea can be an effective way to help your body break down foods and get rid of waste material more efficiently.
Herbal tea is a safe and natural remedy to ease digestive discomfort and abdominal bloating. If you are sipping on a healthy tea at the office post lunch, tea bags may be the easiest option, however, to make a medicinal tea you will need to use a loose tea leaf, ensuring you steep for at least 10-15 minutes before consuming.
Many digestive tea blends will support all areas of the digestive tract, providing soothing, anti inflammatory support, relieving discomfort and promoting good digestion. You can even use healing teas to assist in colic for babies. Make sure to choose a tea labeled suitable for infants such as Baby Bliss tea, and always follow the directions on the label. Breastfeeding mothers may drink the tea to soothe colic in babies through their breast milk, or it can be given to the baby directly once old enough. If you choose to by tea online and are unfamiliar with the products, look for organic tea brands or fair trade tea to ensure a high quality and ethical product.
Peppermint tea can benefit your digestion in several ways.
Drinking a cup of peppermint tea before bed can lead to a better night's sleep and help promote good digestion the next day. Peppermint also has antioxidant properties that can keep you healthy by preventing free radicals from damaging cells in the body. Free radicals are chemicals produced when foods are digested that are linked with inflammation and cancer risk; many experts believe these substances may contribute to heart disease or other health problems over time if not eliminated from the body through regular exercise or stress management techniques like meditation.
Chamomile tea is a soothing and relaxing beverage. It has calming properties, which can aid with bloating and indigestion. Chamomile also has antioxidant properties that can help protect against free radicals, making it a great choice for your health in general. Chamomile tea is also caffeine free and therefore suitable for everyone, especially those who are trying to stay caffeine free.
Fennel tea is the perfect choice if you’re looking to relieve bloating. Not only does fennel help with gas and heartburn, but it can also improve digestion for those who are pregnant or breastfeeding. You can make fennel tea by adding crushed seeds or dried leaves to boiling water. If you go with the latter option, make sure that you choose organic (because conventionally grown produce has been sprayed with pesticides).
Cinnamon tea may aid digestion. Cinnamon is a great digestive aid, and it can help to reduce gas, bloating, nausea, heartburn and constipation.
To make cinnamon tea:
Licorice root tea is a soothing choice that can help soothe the stomach. It’s high in antioxidants and can help to relieve heartburn, gas pains, and acid reflux. Licorice root tea is also a good option for people who are sensitive to caffeine - it has zero milligrams of caffeine per serving.
For digestive benefits, a natural tea containing peppermint, licorice or ginger can help to support normal digestion and reduce discomfort following a meal. If you tend to have sluggish digestion, drinking a tea that contains warming digestive aids such a cinnamon and ginger can help to stimulate the body’s ability to produce its own natural digestive enzymes. Teas that support the liver and gallbladder will also benefit the digestive system. As the liver is responsible for producing bile (the salt needed to emulsify and digest fats) and the gallbladder stores and releases bile after eating, it is important not to forget this when treating symptoms of poor digestion. Herbal teas that tonify the liver and gallbladder such as spicy liquorice tea include liquorice root, organic lemon verbana and organic peppermint leaf.
For tea that helps with digestion and bloating, look for organic tea with soothing and digestive stimulating properties such as peppermint, chamomile, and aniseed. To reduce bloating following a meal, you may like to sip on a herbal tea blend either before or after your meal. Both peppermint and chamomile are fantastic natural remedies to ease abdominal bloating and discomfort. Peppermint is a natural antispasmodic, aiding in the reduction of gastrointestinal cramps and pain. Chamomile herbal tea also helps to soothe and relax the stomach and can be helpful in reducing gas that causes abdominal bloating and discomfort. Another option is to consume turmeric tea with ginger, licorice, peppermint, marshmallow root, and black pepper.
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Licorice, fennel, and marshmallow can be used both for aiding digestion and for soothing heartburn and reflux. Marshmallow root helps to soothe the mucous membranes lining the gastrointestinal tract, reducing acid reflux and heartburn without suppressing stomach acid (which is needed for digestion). Licorice and fennel also have a soothing, anti-inflammatory action which is beneficial for heartburn, indigestion, stomach ulcers and indigestion. Unlike ant-acids which suppress stomach acid, herbal tea benefits include the ability to assist in symptom relief without hindering the digestive process.
Now, you’ve read about a few great teas for bloating and gas. If you don’t feel like brewing some tea, try any of the ones we mentioned in this article. We think they’ll do you some good!
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