Irritable bowel, natural remedies

Ficus carica, the remedy that protects the stomach

Protects the stomach, liver and intestines, counteracts stomach acid, gastritis, reflux but also irritable colon, calming and healing in case of gastric ulcer, also acts against anxiety and neuralgia.

The buds of the fig tree, scientific name ficus carica from the Moraceae family, are the ingredient of a natural remedy that is truly beneficial for the health of our gastrointestinal system. We are talking about the glycerine macerate of ficus carica, which you can easily find in a pharmacy or herbalist's shop. But what are the properties of this remedy and for which ailments is it indicated? Let's try to understand better. Ficus carica glyceric macerate, properties for stomach and gut - Fic...

Colitis and stomach pain, here are the natural remedies to combat them

Rice water, herbal tea and yoga to help you with colitis, diarrhea and a swollen belly.

The spring brings energy, vitality, flowers and perfumes but also a possible worsening, in predisposed people, of symptoms of the gastrointestinal tract. As we have already seen in previous articles, spring can cause an increase in stomach acid and may therefore bring aerophagia and stomach cramps. But that's not all, in fact, the first flowers can also bring with them a worsening of colitis and abdominal pain. Today we talk about this. Colitis in spring - Although science has not yet under...

Apple peel

Powerful antioxidant, antitumor and cardioprotective action, helps in case of joint pain and irritable bowel syndrome, anxiolytic properties.

It was an apple that caused the war between Greeks and Trojans, it was an apple the fruit of immortality that Hercules managed to steal from the garden of the Hesperides and it was always an apple that, according to legend, fell on Newton's head, inspiring the great scientist the theory of gravitational force. The apple has always been a symbol of beauty and eternal life but it is not just about myths and traditions, this fruit is truly a precious source of beneficial substances for health conta...

Chamomile, mother tincture

Antioxidant, sedative, anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic action, useful in case of irritable bowel, heavy periods but also toothache, neuralgia and ulcers.

Chamomile, scientific name chamomilla vulgaris or Matricaria chamomilla of the Compositae family, is probably one of the oldest remedies known to humans. From this plant various herbal products are obtained such as essential oils or herbal teas but also a mother tincture, a beneficial and practical remedy that we will discuss in this article. Chamomile mother tincture, properties - Chamomile mother tincture, thanks to the substances contained in it such as terpenoids and flavonoids, the main a...

Sauerkraut

Vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants, probiotic and prebiotic food, able to protect the gastric mucosa, the digestion, the health of the intestinal flora and the immune system.

Sauerkraut is a symbol of German cuisine and is obtained by cutting the cabbage into thin slices and subjecting it to a fermentation process lasting a few months. Sauerkraut, however, has a very ancient origin that dates back to the Roman Empire when there was the need to have food supplies available in periods of time, such as winter, when fresh food was difficult to find. Fermentation preserves, or even improves, the nutritional values of cabbage and gives it a sour taste. Not for nothing it i...

Bifidobacteria

Useful in case of diarrhea and constipation caused by irritable bowel syndrome, support for the immune system, anti-inflammatory substances, against toxins and pathogens.

How many times you read on the pack of yogurt or other drinks that the product contain bifidobacteria? It happens quite often, but what are bifidobacteria exactly? An introduction is needed, in our gut there are about tens of thousands of billions of bacteria. This large population forms the so called gastrointestinal microbiota, that is considered an organ of human body. When the microbiota is healthy and balanced it can works correctly and can perform all its functions, the best known is the d...

Black salt of Cyprus

Thanks to the vegetable carbon in it contained results useful in flavor dishes and at the same time to counteract abdominal swelling and fermentation and to absorb gas and toxins, useful in case of irritable bowel and colitis, detoxifying action, like all salts it is better to not use in large quantities.

There are several types of black salt, such as the black salt of Hawaii, Indian black salt from the mountains of India and very rich in minerals or the black salt of Cyprus. The latter is extracted through the process of evaporation from the waters of salt lakes of the island of Cyprus and its color is due to the presence of active vegetable carbon obtained by combustion of wood of linden, birch and willow. It is this addition that gives to the salt its typical color and makes it also useful to ...

Manuka honey

Anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties proven by scientific studies, help in case of gastro esophageal reflux, ulcer, gastritis, heartburn, irritable colon but also cold and sore throat, applied externally is able to accelerate the healing processes of wounds, but also helps to soothe other skin problems such as acne, dermatitis, eczema.

Manuka honey is a honey produced from the nectar of the flowers of manuka, scientific name Leptospermum scoparum, a tree growing in New Zealand. This type of honey has anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties, according to the article published in 2008 on the journal Molecular Nutrition and Food research by a team of researchers of the University of Dresden. The researchers have found that the responsible for the antibacterial activity of this type of honey is the substance called Methylgl...

Triphala

Digestive, laxative, anti-spasmodic and carminative action, remedy in case of irritable bowel, constipation, loss of appetite, able to remove toxins and with an antioxidant effect, for external use is helpful in case of inflammation of the oral cavity and bleeding gums.

Triphala is an ayurvedic remedy used as a tonic for the intestine with a bland laxative action and an antispasmodic and carminative effect. Triphala is made up of three fruits, amalaki, scientific name Emblica officinalis, rich in vitamin C and with a revitalizing, digestive and rejuvenating action, haritaki, scientific name Terminalia chebula, that has a draining and anti-aging activity, and finally bibhitaki, scientific name Terminalia belerica, with beneficial effects on irritable bowel, cons...

Neroli essential oil

Calming, balancing, renewing action, helpful for dry, dull skin, stretch marks, scars, digestive problems related to emotional trauma, tensions, anxiety, stress, bad dream and insomnia.

Neroli essential oil is produced from the blossom of the bitter orange tree, Citrus aurantium, and it differs from the bitter orange essential oil because this is obtained from the peel of the fruit. Neroli essential oil has calming, balancing, renewing and anti-inflammatory properties, in addition to this it can be helpful to treat infections. This essential oil acts by relieving anxiety, depression, insomnia or troubled sleep with bad dreams but also emotional trauma and problems of the digest...

Psyllium

Natural laxative, a remedy for constipation, anti-inflammatory and soothing properties useful in case of irritable bowel syndrome, colitis and diarrhea, helpful to keep blood sugar and cholesterol under control.

Psyllium is a herbaceous plant of the Plantaginaceae family. The most interesting part, from the point of view of the properties, is represented by its seeds, small black seeds that can be used in case of constipation, but also to reduce the inflammation of the mucosa and to restore the peristalsis in case of colitis and irritable bowel. The psyllium seeds are rich in fibers and soothing mucilages, which, in contact with water, swell and form a gel very useful against constipation by stimulating...

Pineapple

Vitamin and mineral salts, helps digestion, It brings relief in case of inflammation such as cystitis, irritable bowel, prostatitis, gastritis, diuretic action, counteracts water retention and cellulite, It promotes circulation and it reduces the risk of thrombus formation.

Pineapple is mostly constituted by water, it contains also important vitamins, such as vitamin A, vitamins of group B, C, K, mineral salts such as manganese, potassium, phosphorus and magnesium. This fruit contains also an enzyme, the bromelain, with a powerful anti-inflammatory action, for this reason it results helpful in case of cystitis, gastritis, colitis and irritable bowel syndrome, prostatitis. Pineapple helps also the digestion, mostly after heavy meals or for those with digestive probl...

Althaea (marsh mallow)

Calm the problems of the respiratory tract, remedy against cough, bronchitis, cold sores, stomatitis, it is a relief in case of irritable bowel syndrome, diarrhea, useful in case of constipation or bladder and kidneys inflammation.

You can use all the parts of althaea: flowers, leaves and roots. Marsh Mallow can calm mucosa, for this reason it is a suitable remedy to treat all the forms of inflammation, it is useful to calm infections of the respiratory tract, such as sore throat, cough and bronchitis. The plant is a remedy against diarrhea, constipation, irritable bowel, bladder and kidneys inflammation due to kidney stone or cystitis. Externally Althaea can also be used in case of pimples, abscesses, cold sores, gum dise...

Peppermint essential oil

Digestive properties, useful in case of poor digestion, indigestion and irritable bowel, immediate relief in case of nausea, car sickness, seasickness, relaxing action, remedy in case of headache, decongestant action in case of cold, expectorant if you suffer from cough or hoarseness.

Do not use peppermint essential oil during pregnancy, lactation or for children. This essential oil has digestive, relaxing, decongestant properties, it results useful also in case of nausea. Digestive – In case of poor digestion, indigestion, but also irritable bowel try to add some drops of essential oil to 1/2 teaspoon of honey and take this preparation. In case of nausea – Especially during travels by car or plane or in case of seasickness, or more in general in case of nausea, smell tw...