5 Home Remedies for Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Those cramps, nasty bloats, constipated tummy that gets even worse with gas and yes to top it all diarrhea – if you suffer from these symptoms, you have irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). It might be a lengthy name that gives you a feel of some complicated medical condition, but irritable bowel syndrome is a very common digestive disorder that can be treated easily at home. Check out 5 effective home remedies for IBS.
1. Herbal teas
Herbal teas work great to cure irritable bowel syndrome. Prepare chamomile tea by mixing dry chamomile in a glass of hot water and let it steep for 10 minutes. Take it twice a day for better relief from stomach cramps. Peppermint tea is yet another remedy for IBS. The strong oils in peppermint help ease gastrointestinal problems and gives quick relief from diarrhea. Caraway, anise, and oregano are other herbs that can be used to make herbal tea for irritable bowel syndrome. If you are prone to ragweed allergy or heartburn, do not include chamomile or peppermint herbs respectively to your tea.
2. Apple cider vinegar
Mix 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar in 8-9 oz. of water and drink the solution before meals. This will ease IBS symptoms and promote easy digestion. Apple cider vinegar has strong antibacterial properties that help in flushing out toxins from the body. It also helps in curing constipation. Always dilute apple cider vinegar before use, as it is acidic in nature.
3. Pepper and cardamom
Crush cardamom, dry ginger and pepper to a fine powder and mix it in a glass of lukewarm water. Drink it after food. This will help in curing irritable bowel syndrome. Ginger is a natural antibiotic that helps stimulate the digestive juices and prevent indigestion. Cardamom is also a digestive aid and its anti-inflammatory property helps alleviate IBS symptoms.
