5 herbs you can find in your kitchen to improve digestion
| Dec 27, 2018, 15:59 IST
A hectic lifestyle can cause us to get accustomed to habits that are probably not healthy.
Junk food, insufficient sleep and skipping on exercise can lead to various health issues, a common one being digestion problems. Avoiding symptoms like bloating and constipation is crucial as it can cause long-term damage to your body. Luckily, natural remedies can be found in your kitchen. Dr Rajesh Kumawat, Head of Medical Services and Clinical Development at The Himalaya Drug Company, reveals natural ingredients that can help manage the problem, reports a news portal.
Here are the ingredients you should try if you’re having digestion issues:
2. Black pepper: Contains Piperine, a compound that helps absorb nutrients. It also improves the secretion of bile acids which helps break down the food.
3. Triphala: It is a combination of amla (gooseberry), haritaki (chebulic myrobalan) and bibhitaki (Belleric myrobalan). It improves contractile movement of muscles in the digestive system.
4.Fennel Seeds: It helps to relax the contracted intestinal muscles and expel gas from the digestive system.
5. Shankha Bhasma: It is an Ayurvedic medicine made from conch shell which helps give relief from gastritis and duodenitis.
You can also combine these ingredients to better manage this health issue. However, you should consult with your doctor before doing so to determine the appropriate amount.
Junk food, insufficient sleep and skipping on exercise can lead to various health issues, a common one being digestion problems. Avoiding symptoms like bloating and constipation is crucial as it can cause long-term damage to your body. Luckily, natural remedies can be found in your kitchen. Dr Rajesh Kumawat, Head of Medical Services and Clinical Development at The Himalaya Drug Company, reveals natural ingredients that can help manage the problem, reports a news portal.
Here are the ingredients you should try if you’re having digestion issues:
2. Black pepper: Contains Piperine, a compound that helps absorb nutrients. It also improves the secretion of bile acids which helps break down the food.
3. Triphala: It is a combination of amla (gooseberry), haritaki (chebulic myrobalan) and bibhitaki (Belleric myrobalan). It improves contractile movement of muscles in the digestive system.
4.Fennel Seeds: It helps to relax the contracted intestinal muscles and expel gas from the digestive system.
5. Shankha Bhasma: It is an Ayurvedic medicine made from conch shell which helps give relief from gastritis and duodenitis.
You can also combine these ingredients to better manage this health issue. However, you should consult with your doctor before doing so to determine the appropriate amount.