Herbal Remedies to Get Rid of Flatulence (Excessive Gas)

Flatulence or intestinal gas means having too much stomach gas (waste gas which is produced during digestion) released from the anus with embarrassing sound and/or odor.

CAUSES OF STOMACH GAS IN THE DIGESTIVE TRACT CAN BE AS FOLLOWS

• Swallowed air
• Breakdown of undigested foods
• Intolerance to Lactase
• Mal-absorption of certain foods items.

Basically the gas which gets generated and released happens due to microbial breakdown of foods. In that case gases like carbon dioxide, hydrogen and methane are generated and released. This odor gets released due to skatole and sulfur-containing substances.

SYMPTOMS OF EXCESSIVE GAS

• Increased frequency and urge of passing gas
• Nasty, smelly or foul smelling gas (flatulence)
• Belching
• Bloating
• Pain in abdomen and discomfort

It is advised to seek doctor help in below cases:

• Severe painful cramps
• Frequent diarrhea
• Annoying constipation
• Bloody stools
• Feeling Fever
• Feeling of Nausea and vomiting 
• Abdominal pain on the right side along with gas and flatulence

In case of excess flatulence below methods can be followed to reduce gas:

• Chang of diet to avoid gas problem.
• Changing your eating habits.
• Having over-the-counter anti-gas compounds or medications.
• Totally avoid dairy and milk products in case a person is lactose intolerant.

Below foods create stomach gas:

• Raffinose
• Starches
• Fructose
• Dark beer and red wine
• Sorbitol
• Fiber

Foods and beverages which cause excess flatulence and gas pain.

• Corn
• Peas
• Onions
• Shallots
• Chewing gum
• Cauliflower
• Milk and other dairy products
• Melons
• Prunes
• Raisins
• Broccoli
• Brussels sprouts
• Beans
• Sodas
• Hard candy
• Lentils
• Wheat
• Potatoes
• Pasta
• Oat bran
• Apples
• Peaches
• Pears
• Bananas
• Apricots

HOW TO REDUCE FLATULENCE OR GAS?

• Water
• Cinnamon
• Juices made from kale, spinach, cucumbers and other greens for example
• Pineapple
• Flaxseed
• Fennel
• Probiotics
• Yogurt
• Ginger
• Raw honey (not for infants and children under the age of one year)
• Peppermint

TIPS AND HERBAL REMEDIES TO GET RID OF FLATULENCE

1. Ginger

• Ginger is effective in Flatulence as it stimulates digestion so food won't stay in your intestines.
• You can have Ginger Tea.
• Take a teaspoon of grated fresh ginger, then pour a cup of boiling water over it and let it soak for 5 minutes.
• Strain the tea and allow to cool it before you drink.
• Ginger tea is also available as tea bags.
• Even fresh ginger slices soaked in lime juice after meals are helpful in Flatulence.

2. Fennel Seeds

• Fennel seeds are good for digestion of food as it relieves you from gas problem.
• Its tea can be prepared – Adding ½ teaspoon of fennel seeds in 1 cup boiling water for ten minutes. Then
• Consume this tea.
• You can chew a teaspoonful of fennel seeds after meals.

3. Fenugreek Seeds

• Soak few seeds, half to one tsp in a glass of water for 3 to 4 hours. Strain and drink.
• Roast few seeds, powder and store them. Take half to 1 tsp with water after your heavy meal.

WHAT'S IS THE PROGNOSIS FOR A PERSON WITH EXCESS OF FLATULENCE OR GAS?

Majority of people with flatulence problem have a good to excellent prognosis only if they can change their dietary and food habits and also do use over-the-counter anti-gas drugs. Patients who face serious complications with flatulence do have a good prognosis because they might need additional treatments for reducing and eliminating the underlying cause.

Digestion Support Capsules

Digestion Support Capsules is formulation of certain unique herbs that help to retain the natural pH balance in the stomach and aids in digestion of all types of food. These herbs in synergistic manner act to control acidity, flatulence, gas and also constipation. These remove the excessive "Kapha" from the intestines.

Ingredients:

• Amla (Emblica Officinalis): Emblica officinalis in Ayurveda is explained as one of the most useful herbs with rejuvenating properties. Stimulates excretion of digestive juices by being sour in taste. It constitutes natural citric acid and ascorbic acid that is very effective in digestion of Food.
• Haritaki (Terminalia Chebula): It is another efficient herb that provides benefits in gastrointestinal ailments. Improves the appetite and helps in the digestion. It has anti-flatulent and gas relieving property. Improves the immunity and enhances metabolism of the body.
• Baheda (Terminalia Bellerica): It is one of the useful ingredient in very famous formulation 'Triphala'. It removes excessive 'Kapha' which is main cause of loss of appetite. It is helpful in removing the coating of 'Kapha' from the intestines and causes proper excretion of juices.
• Sounf (Foeniculum Vulgare): One of the common herb used in Indian kitchens in cooking. It is useful in relieving gaseous distension of abdomen, pain abdomen due to gas and acidity.
• Dhania (Coriander Sativum): Coriander is another useful and very common herb used commonly in Indian kitchens for cooking. It improves appetite, relieves constipation and gas.
• Pippali (Piper Longum): Pippali’s use is in case of low appetite and indigestion. It also strengthens complete digestive system and stimulates liver, pancreas and intestines to secrete digestive juices.
• Jeerak (Cuminum Cyminum): Cumin is the commonly used spice in the kitchen. Finds a great role in relieving abdominal pain due to gas and flatulence. The decoction of Cumin, Fennel, and Coriander gives relief from abdominal gas problem. Jeerak improves appetite as well.

Dose: 1-2 Capsules twice daily, with plain water, after meals.