Dr Pablo Saz

Naturist doctor. Researcher at the University of Zaragoza

February 4, 2020 08:00

Indigestion, lack of appetite, gas… The digestive problems They are one of the most common ailments. Maintaining healthy habits and taking care of our diet helps us improve our digestions. There are some very useful habits to take care of our intestines and keep them healthy.

In addition, thanks to phytotherapy we can help our intestine and not overload it. Doctor Pablo Saz proposes some natural solutions. There are three groups of phytotherapeutic preparations against digestive ailments: those that have multiple effects, those that have a high content of bitter substances and those that are effective against flatulence.

Take note: these are the plants you need in your natural medicine cabinet to take care of your intestines and digestion.

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Mint, a plant with many benefits

The mint it belongs to the group of plants with multiple effects, such as chamomile. He menthol It is the most important active substance in mint, along with tannins and bitter substances. Mint has quick effects in case of flatulencemalaise, nausea or acute vomiting and is part of many of the mixed infusions for the gastrointestinal and biliary region.

How to use: A quarter of a liter of boiling water is poured over a well-filled tablespoon of mint leaves. Let it rest for about ten minutes and strain. It should be drunk slowly and in sips.

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Chamomile, perfect for your stomach

Of the chamomile only the flowers are used and it is one of the most important and most used medicinal plants. Its volatile oil is made up of many elements. It can be applied both externally and internally. The sedative and anti-inflammatory substances it contains make it very suitable for stomach treatments. Combines well with mintespecially when the gallbladder is affected by stomach ailments, but also with lemon balm or lemon balmin case the ailments are rather nervous.

How to use: For the preparation and administration of the infusion, a cup of boiling water is poured over a spoon of chamomile flowers, left to rest for about ten minutes and strained. You have to drink a cup of the infusion (not too hot) three times a day, before meals.Precautions: Oral essential oil should be avoided in pregnancy and lactation, in gastritis and gastroduodenal ulcer.

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Yarrow or yarrow to stimulate your appetite

bitter substances stimulate digestive secretions and improve appetite. The yarrow either yarrow it contains bitter substances, tannins and volatile oils, such as chamomile, and therefore has antispasmodic and inflammation-inhibiting effects. From the medicinal plant, the flowers and the ends of the stems are used.

How to use: For its preparation you have to pour a quarter of a liter of boiling water over two teaspoons of yarrow, let it rest for about 15 minutes and strain it. You have to drink two to three cups of warm infusion a day before meals.

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Fennel, against flatulence and constipation

He fennelhe cumin and the anise They are effective in combating flatulence. It is appropriate for children and babies who suffer from intestinal discomfort or lack of appetite. In addition, it is a perfect regulator of the digestive system and helps combat constipation.

You can find it in essential oil, infusion, decoction, syrup, fennel tea, powders, dry and fluid extracts.

How to use: To prepare it as an infusion, you have to pour a quarter of a liter of boiling water over a tablespoon of crushed fennel fruits, let it rest for ten minutes and strain it. You have to drink several cups a day.

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Cumin for heavy digestions

Although at cumin It is known more as a spice in the kitchen, it has medicinal properties. Stimulates appetite and digestionhelps in heavy digestions and abdominal swelling.

How to use: The infusion is prepared by pouring a quarter of a liter of boiling water over a tablespoon of crushed or crushed cumin fruits, letting it rest for 10 minutes and straining it. Three cups a day should be drunk very hot. It can also be used as a spice.Precautions: It is not recommended in cases of hyperestrogenism. Nor should it be administered in essential oil to pregnant or lactating women or to children under 8 years of age.

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Star anise, the jewel of the natural medicine cabinet

He star anise It is one of the great jewels of our natural medicine cabinet. Facilitates digestion and improves gases, diarrhea, stomach pains, gastrointestinal spasms and vomiting. Combined with fennel, it is perfect for gas and flatulence.

How to use: It is prepared in the same way as the previous ones, taking into account that it must also be crushed beforehand. They drink several cups a day. It can also be used as a spice.Precautions: It is not recommended in pregnancy and hyperestrogenism.