Treat digestive disorders with herbs

During long holidays, especially Tet, people often experience digestive problems such as bloating, flatulence, and nausea.

At these times, you can use herbs such as ginger root, orange peel, fennel seeds... as medicine for yourself. For centuries, plants with a slightly bitter or aromatic taste can help treat digestive diseases, reduce discomfort and actually improve bowel function. Below Foxnews gives some common herbs that have this effect:

1. Dandelion roots and leaves

This is a traditional remedy for liver and spleen disorders. Dandelion contains a compound called sesquiterpene lactone, which stimulates appetite and improves digestion. It acts as a mild laxative.

2. Burdock root

Burdock is an herb used in diuretic and laxative formulations. It has been used since ancient times in Asia to detoxify the liver, kidneys, and gallbladder. The roots contain phenolic acids, quercetin, and luteolin, which are powerful antioxidants.

3. Orange peel

Originally used as a remedy for heartburn, orange peel contains several aromatic oils. It also contains synephrine and N-methyltyramine, which help improve appetite and increase the secretion of natural digestive juices.

Fennel seeds are considered a traditional Asian remedy for indigestion and flatulence.

4. Fennel seeds

Containing a variety of essential oils, fennel seeds are considered a traditional Asian remedy for indigestion, flatulence, and colic. The herb has a pleasant aroma and flavor, and helps relieve gas and colic.

5. Gentian root

Gentian is a common ingredient in many traditional Chinese medicines. It stimulates the secretion of digestive juices and enhances gallbladder function. These medicinal effects are due to the plant's components gentiopicroside and amarogentin.

6. Ginger root

Ginger root contains many beneficial components such as gingerols, shaogals and some essential oils. It helps improve digestion, reduce nausea and helps prevent motion sickness.

According to suckhoevadoisong.net - NT