There is a well-known phrase ‘we are what we eat’, eating makes us pleasant and happy and having a good digestive system helps continue that happiness. The amount of problems that poor digestion can create are several and can definitely be unpleasant. There are several such as diarrhea, gas or bloating, an upset stomach and the most unpleasant of all, heartburn. Western medicine most often takes a worse toll on your system by trying to neutralize your stomach acids. Doctors agree that it is very seldom just one thing causing digestion problems. There are several herbs for digestion that you can consume, Jamison Starbuck, J.D., N.D., who is a licensed naturopathic and homeopathic practitioner recommends: Gentian, Fennell, Ginger, Aloe and Peppermint.

The abovementioned roots and herbs have been there for ages and and make model herbs that help digestion. Peppermint is one of the oldest medicinal plants that we know of and is usually seen in your garden or growing naturally somewhere. “Herbal Medicine” author Rudolph Weiss says that peppermint has three main benefits. It can encourage the gallbladder and liver to create more bile, which aids in disinfecting the stomach from any irregularities. It also boasts of aesthetic properties that anaesthetizes the mucous membrane which discourages nausea and vomiting and also help reduce indigestion and gas. This is effectively a very ordinary herb for digestion that can be taken in various forms, but generally the more pleasurable is tea.

According to the book “Zingiber officinale (ginger) — an anti-emetic for day case surgery,” written by Phillips, S., et al. Ginger is best known for its aromatic characteristics, just remember that smell of freshly chopped ginger frying while you are waiting for food to arrive at a table in a Thai restaurant or even the aroma in your kitchen when preparing the fresh ginger. Ginger is also famous because of its anti-nausea properties. In a research performed on a group of 80 very nervous young naval cadets, on the high tide at sea in 1988, they came to a conclusion that Ginger had major advantages in reducing nausea and seasickness. Besides that, it also showed that Ginger was a great pre-emptive measure, as well as cure.

A Few herbs for digestion, like Fennel, Aloe, and Gentian, permit the control and avoidance of stomach upsets. Fennel has a particularly strong effect against relief of spasms in smooth muscles and other digestion related issues like morning sickness during pregnancy. It has also been known to be used in persons undergo ing radiation treatments to help soothe their stomachs. Aloe, apart from having a naturally calming effect on your stomach, also includes amino acids, vitamin C and enzymes. Gentian happens to be one of the less than popular herbs for digestion. Owing to its bitter taste, which helps stimulate digestive juices, it makes it an excellent preventive measure against disorders such as stomach upset. Gentian also assists you in getting all extra nutrients into your system like iron, and vitamin B12.

Getting hold of herbs for digestion can be as simple as growing them yourself, or purchasing them at the local stores, but keep in mind, if you are uncertain then you should get advice from a professional and don’t forget to drink plenty of water. Herbal remedies can work,   as long as they are used safely.