Anti-inflammatory herbs for the gut

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Traditional medicine has recently become very popular among the population. Apparently, treatment with exclusively drug therapy no longer suits the patients themselves, who are aware of all the harm and possible side effects that they cause to the body.

This also applies to the treatment of the gastrointestinal tract, the quality of which affects a person’s overall health. This article will tell you exactly what diseases are treated with folk remedies, how to diagnose them, and whether a complete cure is possible without the use of drugs.

Major gastrointestinal diseases

Unfortunately, the prognosis for diseases of the gastrointestinal tract is disappointing. The number of patients with certain problems with the stomach or intestines increases from year to year. The lifestyle that people lead and the lack of basic knowledge of food hygiene are largely to blame for this.

The most common diseases (which cannot be ignored and require medical intervention and treatment) of the gastrointestinal tract are:

• Gastritis, which is an inflammation of the mucous membrane of the digestive organ, in which thinning of the upper layers of cells of its walls occurs.
• Reflux esophagitis is characterized by inflammation of the walls of the esophagus, which is accompanied by vomiting, sometimes with blood.
• Pancreatitis is an inflammatory process in the pancreas. Accompanied by severe pain, vomiting, dizziness.
• A stomach and duodenal ulcer is a deep lesion of the walls of organs, the symptoms of which are often expressed by acute pain, heartburn, and high acidity.
• Gallstone disease is caused by a violation of the excretion of bile from the bladder. The patient feels a bitter taste in the mouth, nausea, often leading to vomiting.
• Cholecystitis is another type of inflammation of the gallbladder.
• Constipation and diarrhea are common intestinal problems caused by various disorders in the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract.
• Oncology is the most dangerous disease of the gastrointestinal tract. Symptoms and treatment of neoplasms directly depend on their type and stage of development. There are benign and malignant tumors, and if the former are not dangerous to a person when diagnosed in time, the latter often lead to his death.

This is not the entire list of gastrointestinal diseases. Symptoms and treatment of these ailments, if not identified and treated promptly, can lead to serious complications and even death.

Below we will take a closer look at some of them and folk recipes that can help and speed up recovery.

Causes of gastrointestinal diseases

The occurrence of gastrointestinal diseases is influenced by many external and internal factors.

The functioning of the gastrointestinal tract is influenced by a number of factors

The main factors influencing the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract:

• Poor nutrition;
• Stress;
• Infectious diseases;
• Strict diet;
• Polluted environmental conditions;
• Deficiency or excess of vitamins;
• Alcohol abuse;
• Smoking;
• Physical inactivity;
• Eating very hot or very cold food;
• Chemical food additives in food;
• Medications;
• And many other factors.

Gastrointestinal diseases can also be caused by other concomitant diseases. For example, problems with the spine and osteochondrosis affect the digestive system. Nerve impulses are pinched and do not perform their functions properly.

When the stomach prolapses, inflammatory processes occur, food is not completely digested and nutrients are only partially absorbed.

Food processing is not complete, so in addition to inflammation, rotting processes can occur, which can lead to the growth of harmful bacteria and the development of malignant tumors.

Stomach ulcers can occur when bile enters the stomach. Gastric acids combine with alkaline bile to cause chemical reactions, as a result of which the acidity sharply worsens. The development of Helicobacter pylori bacteria in the stomach and also other diseases is possible.

There are many causes of gastrointestinal diseases. They can be chemical, physical and biological. But no matter what the reason for the disease, it should be treated at the first sign.

From the video, learn about the causes of gastrointestinal diseases.

Gastritis and folk remedies

As medical statistics show, every second person on the planet suffers from this disease. Today it is diagnosed even in children. Inflammation of the mucous membrane of the digestive organ leads to disturbances in the entire process of digesting food entering it, which affects the functioning of other gastrointestinal organs.

• frequent stress and emotional tension;
• poor nutrition;
• infectious diseases and others.

• Gastritis with low acidity is characterized by nausea, painful symptoms in the pit of the stomach, vomiting, headache (in the acute form), heartburn and belching, regardless of food intake, pain in the heart area (chronic stage).
• Gastritis with high acidity manifests itself in the form of aching pain in the right hypochondrium, sour belching, nausea during a long break in meals and on an empty stomach, hunger pain and vomiting.

Treatment of the gastrointestinal tract with folk remedies for gastritis (low acidity):

• Infusion of plantain (leaves): 1 tbsp. Pour boiling water (300 ml) over a spoonful of dried herbs and leave for 2 hours. Take according to tbsp. l. 20 minutes before each meal. Course - 4 weeks.
• Take a collection of herbs in equal quantities: wormwood, calamus root, water trefoil leaves, caraway fruits. Mix everything (finely chop if necessary), pour 1 tablespoon of herbs with a glass of boiling water, place on low heat and simmer covered for 10 minutes. Divide the resulting decoction into 3 parts and drink before meals.
• Three times a day before meals, take a teaspoon. sea ​​buckthorn oil for 2 weeks.

Herbs and berries for the stomach

Depending on the location and nature of the problem, various herbs are used.

For pain

For pain in the stomach area on the left or right, it is useful to use the following recipes:

1. Chamomile. The following anti-inflammatory remedy will help relieve paroxysmal pain in the stomach: take 1 dessert spoon of dried chamomile flowers, add 1.5 glasses of water. Let the medicine stand for a while (until it cools completely). Drink 150 ml before each meal throughout the day.
2. Gooseberry. You should take 1 spoon of fresh or dried gooseberries, add 1 glass of water to them. Let it cook, boil over low heat for 10 minutes. Take 300 ml of this medicine. (3 times a day).
3. Blueberry. You need to take 3 tables. spoons of dry or just picked blueberry fruits, pour in 1 liter of just boiled water. Keep covered for 1 hour. You need to drink 300 ml of this infusion. (4 times a day). It is also better to add a small amount of honey to it.

These medications help relieve stomach and intestinal pain.

For gastritis

1. Watch, mint, yarrow. Mix all ingredients in equal quantities. Pour 1 dessert spoon of herbs with water and boil for 5 minutes. Leave to stand for approximately 15 minutes. Take 50 ml of prepared decoction (3 times a day).
2. Chamomile, fennel, cumin. Take the components in equal quantities and mix thoroughly. 1 tbsp. l. pour 350 ml of herbs. boiled water. Set aside for half an hour, take the medicine warm (3 times a day). A fresh decoction should be prepared each time.

With increased acidity

1. Aloe. For gastritis with high acidity, you should take 2 teaspoons of pure aloe juice before each meal. Important! In order for aloe juice to provide maximum benefits, you need to drink it only freshly prepared!
2. Calendula. Pour 1 small spoon of flowers into 1 glass of just boiled water. Remove until completely cool. Use 3 times a day (100 ml).

Such recipes will help to avoid exacerbation of gastritis for a long time.

When taking antibiotics

Antibiotics destroy normal intestinal microflora. To improve the condition, the following recipes are useful while taking antibacterial drugs:

1. Burnet root. You will need 200 g of this ingredient, add 1 glass of purified water. Let it simmer on low heat for 20 minutes. Take the prepared decoction 1 small spoon (6 times a day). The duration of therapy is at least 30 days.
2. Dill seeds. You will need 4 teaspoons of dill seeds, add 1 cup of boiling water, leave for 2 hours. This medicinal infusion is drunk 1 table at a time. spoons (6-8 times a day).
3. Calamus root and plantain. Mix the components in equal quantities. Pour 2 tablespoons of the resulting mass with 1 glass of boiling water, set aside for 30 minutes. Drink 50 ml of medication (3 times a day) for at least 1 week.

Gastritis with high acidity

The recipes below have a beneficial effect on the entire gastrointestinal tract. The best treatment with folk remedies for gastritis with high acidity is:

• For a decade, drink 0.5 cups of potato juice one hour before meals (drink freshly made). The break is 10 days, and you can continue the course again if necessary.
• Cinnamon powder (3 g) relieves pain symptoms well. Take before meals with warm water.
• Once a day, drink freshly squeezed carrot juice (1 tbsp.), You can divide it into 2 doses, mixing it with potato juice 1:1.

These recipes are easy to prepare, do not take much time, but are very effective for gastritis.

The most effective herbal remedies for bloating

Natural remedies are a gentle alternative to anti-flatulence medications.
It is important to choose the herbal mixture that is suitable for your body. If you are allergic to at least one component of the collection, you should not drink it. Recipe one

An excellent folk remedy for the treatment of intense gas formation in the intestines is prepared from valerian, fennel (one part per serving) and mint (two parts). The herbal mixture should be poured into a glass or enamel container and pour boiling water (400 ml). The decoction is infused for up to 30 minutes. It is divided into two doses and drunk warmed up in the morning and evening. Treatment usually takes about a week.

Recipe two

Pour one small spoon of dry wormwood herb with hot water and leave for 50 - 60 minutes. The resulting infusion is mixed with a decoction of corn silk, which is a good choleretic agent and will also slightly remove the bitterness from wormwood. Take a tablespoon up to three times a day before meals. The course of treatment is from 7 to 10 days.

Recipe three

Oregano herb, blackberry leaves (three parts), thyme (two parts) and dry strawberry leaves (1.5 parts) are mixed together. 2 tablespoons of the mixture are poured into 500 ml of boiling water. After 15 minutes, the infused liquid can be drunk. Take half a glass twice a day before meals. The product will have an anti-bloating effect in about a week.

Recipe four

The preparation method described in the recipe is suitable for herbal collection of valerian root (1 part), dandelion root (1 part), nettle (2 parts) and buckthorn bark (2 parts). A decoction of this collection can be drunk for up to 10 days.

Recipe five

A teaspoon of thyme is diluted in a glass of boiling water and infused under the lid for fifteen minutes. The resulting liquid is squeezed out and mixed with a few drops of juice from the golden mustache herb. You need to drink the product twice a day, then wait at least twenty minutes before your next meal. The course of treatment will take two weeks.

Recipe six

Abdominal bloating will significantly decrease if you drink a decoction of cumin, ginger root and cayenne pepper. The last ingredient can be replaced with marjoram. Mix the herbs in equal proportions, pour boiling water and leave for 40 minutes, then drink half a glass on an empty stomach and in the evening. Attention: a decoction with cayenne pepper is not recommended for patients with gastritis.

Recipe seven

Marjoram mixed with cumin seeds is excellent against flatulence. The mixture must be finely crushed and ground in a porcelain mortar, and then poured with heated boiled water. The decoction infused for an hour is taken twice a day before breakfast and dinner. They drink it for about 7 - 8 days, and then, if necessary, switch to another herbal mixture.

Recipe eight

Many women suffer from bloating and flatulence in the period before the onset of menstruation. A decoction of herbal tea made from horsetail, chamomile and celery seeds can cope with this type of intestinal disorder. It is prepared according to the standard regimen and taken a week before the expected start of menstruation, as well as on the first day of the onset of the cycle.

Recipe nine

One of the most delicious herbal teas against bloating is prepared from a mixture based on cinnamon, peppermint, lemon balm, chamomile and ginger. All components are mixed in equal parts (except for cinnamon, it is added in the form of a small pinch) and cooked in a water bath. You can drink the decoction as tea, shortly before meals. You need to continue the course as needed.

Recipe tenth

This collection will help not only against bloating, but also heartburn. Dry raw materials from St. John's wort, yarrow and dried herb are infused in 1000 ml of boiled water for up to an hour. Used quite often - up to 5 times a day. You can drink the decoction for 3–4 days.

Ulcer treatment

Often, untreated gastritis causes ulcers, but it is not the only one. Also such bad habits as:

• unbalanced diet;
• lack of routine in eating;
• alcohol and smoking;
• stress and lack of sleep.

They cause this serious and in many ways life-threatening disease.

• Pain on an empty stomach, which gradually subsides after eating.
• Violent sour belching.
• Vomiting, which, depending on the stage of the disease, may contain an admixture of scarlet blood.
• Fast weight loss.

Treatment of the gastrointestinal tract (in this case, ulcers of the digestive organ or duodenum) is carried out with the following folk remedies:

• Boil sea buckthorn (fresh berries 3 tablespoons per tablespoon boiling water) for 10 minutes, strain the broth and dissolve 3 tablespoons in it. l. honey Take tsp. on empty stomach.
• Take mummy twice a day on an empty stomach for a month.
• Drink freshly squeezed cabbage juice (white) three times a day, 0.5 tbsp. before meals.
• Mix a glass of kefir with a tablespoon of oil (any: sea buckthorn, sunflower, olive, corn), take on an empty stomach before bed.

These recipes will alleviate the patient’s condition and speed up the treatment process. It can be difficult to cure the gastrointestinal tract (ulcers in particular) with folk remedies without drug therapy, but as a preventive measure or as an addition to the course prescribed by the doctor, they are quite suitable.

Treatment of heartburn

To get rid of heartburn, it is recommended to drink herbal infusions.

1. To prepare the first collection you will need St. John's wort, marsh grass and yarrow. They are mixed in equal proportions and 3 tbsp. l. the mixture is added to 1 liter of boiling water, and then infused for 2 hours, filtered and drunk half a glass 4-5 times a day.
2. The second herbal collection includes: St. John's wort (20 grams), plantain leaves (20 grams) and chamomile inflorescences (5 grams). This mixture is brewed with boiling water and taken 3 times a day, 1 tbsp. l.
3. For heartburn, a tincture of the roots of Gentian cruciform is an excellent remedy. To prepare it, you need 100 grams of finely chopped roots, pour 1 liter of red wine or port and leave for 3 weeks, and then take 50 grams daily before meals.
4. Also good is a tincture of purple oak, collected during the flowering period. Add 4 tsp to 1 cup of boiling water. dried and crushed oakberry, infused, filtered and drunk 1 day in several doses.
5. Egg shell powder, which is crushed in a coffee grinder and taken ½ tsp, will also help get rid of heartburn. per day with increased stomach acidity.
6. If acidity is low, it is recommended to take a mixture of 1 tsp 2 times a day. apple cider vinegar and 1 tsp. honey with the addition of 1 glass of water. Apple cider vinegar can be replaced with lemon juice in the same amount.

Stomach pain, causes and folk remedies for them

It is not recommended to look for what causes stomach pain yourself, since such actions lead to lately diagnosed diseases, which often leads to serious health problems.

But still, there are a number of reasons that cause them, which can be diagnosed and the gastrointestinal tract treated independently. This:

• Stressful situations. When a person is very worried, sometimes his stomach cramps. This happens when, for example, you have to perform on stage for the first time or give a presentation yourself. Painful spasms are well removed by marjoram infusion. You will need 1 tbsp. l. dried herb, pour boiling water (a glass) over it and leave for an hour. Divide into several doses and drink on the day of the “premiere”.
• Binge eating. The simplest, fastest and most effective way to relieve heaviness in the stomach and pain is to cut the peeled onion crosswise, but not completely, and dip it in hot unsweetened tea. Leave for 10 minutes and drink.
• Food poisoning. Folk treatment for the gastrointestinal tract at the first signs of poisoning is taking activated carbon (or other sorbent) and a decoction of dill with honey. Pour stems, seeds or leaves (dry or fresh) of dill into a tbsp. boiling water and simmer over low heat (cover) for 20-25 minutes, cool, dilute with boiled water to the same volume and drink.

Important: folk remedies for food poisoning will help the patient, but they will not save if it is severe or caused by chemicals in the food, so calling an ambulance is mandatory.

Therapeutic recipes at home

Herbal infusions

In folk therapy, beneficial infusions and mixtures of herbs are used for the intestines. These are thyme, pomegranate peels, nettle, burdock root, dill plant and root, flaxseed flour. Brew a decoction or infusion from herbs, which should be taken when a symptom or relapse appears; it is not contraindicated to use an enema if the doctor allows it.

Yarrow

Anti-inflammatory drugs prepared with yarrow better stop bleeding and relieve inflammation. The herb improves digestion and stimulates the muscles of the colon. To prepare a healing decoction, mix chamomile, sage, thyme, nettle and yarrow, pour boiling water and let steep for 15-20 minutes. Strain the infusion and drink half a glass 3-5 times a day before meals. After a week of therapy, the first results appear.

St. John's wort and diseases

Stimulates tissue regeneration, relieves inflammation. St. John's wort stimulates the absorption of vitamin C, which improves immunity. How to treat the intestines with this remedy? Prepare an infusion or decoction. To do this, take a mixture of 1 tbsp. l. herbs, thyme, nettle and chamomile, pour boiling water over it and let steep for 10 minutes. Take 1 time per day in the morning on an empty stomach. Herbal tinctures take a month to prepare. Fill a 3-liter jar halfway with grass, add vodka, close the lid and put it in a dark place. Use 2 tbsp for 1 month. l. in the morning on an empty stomach.

Aloe with bee honey

Aloe and honey are good remedies that will help stop the disease. Aloe has anti-inflammatory and healing properties. Envelops the walls of the digestive organs, heals wounds. Bee honey is indicated for diseases of the stomach and intestines. It disinfects and kills pathogenic microflora, saturates the body with vitamins. To prepare a medicinal product, take large aloe leaves, chop and mix with a sweet product in the proportion of 1 part sweet product and 3 parts of the plant. Eat 2 tbsp. l. in the morning on an empty stomach.

Oat jelly

Oats cleanse the body of old deposits, normalize the functioning of the stomach and intestines, coat and relieve inflammation of the mucous walls of the digestive organs. Oatmeal, eaten for breakfast, relieves heaviness from the stomach and saturates the body with vitamins and microelements. For intestinal disease, prepare jelly from oats; for this, take 1 tbsp. l. oatmeal, pour boiling water and boil for 5-7 minutes. Then leave for 10 minutes, strain and take 2 times a day.

Garlic infusion restores normal microflora in the intestines.

Garlic for illness

Kills pathogenic microflora and improves the production of beneficial bacteria, relieves inflammation and relieves symptoms of dysbiosis. If the patient does not have problems with the stomach or acidity, then it is recommended to eat 1 clove of garlic per day. An enema with garlic gets rid of pathogenic microflora and parasites. To prepare the solution, grind 1 clove and pour a glass of boiling water.

Treatment with soda

Soda for the intestines has been used for a long time. It relieves inflammation of the mucous membrane, alkalizes and helps relieve heartburn, relieves pain and kills pathogenic microflora. To prepare the drink, take 1 tsp. soda and dissolve in a glass of boiled water. The remedy is drunk in one gulp, after which relief and improvement of the condition occurs. But you need to remember that with high acidity and gastritis, treat the intestines with soda carefully, as the product provokes complications.

Celandine and disease

Celandine contains essential oils, vitamins A and E. Treatment of the intestines with celandine brings positive results. The root of the plant helps relieve pain and spasms, kill pathogenic microorganisms, and heal wounds on the mucous membrane. At home, prepare and take a remedy based on celandine carefully; it is poisonous and toxic; improper use will cause complications. The intestines should be treated with the juice of the plant, starting with 1 drop and increasing the dosage to 10 drops per day. A gastroenterologist will give precise recommendations.

Flax seed and disease

Flax and its seeds are used for diseases of the digestive system. The product relieves inflammation and painful spasms, kills harmful microorganisms, and reduces acidity in gastritis. With the help of seeds, it is possible to speed up the healing of wounds and ulcers and improve digestion. The best therapy for intestinal pain is the use of jelly from the plant. To do this, take 2 tbsp. l. seeds, pour boiling water and boil for 10-15 minutes. Remove from heat and let sit for 20 minutes. After drinking jelly 2 times a day in the morning and at night. Flaxseed flour, taken 1 tbsp., also helps. l. before meals with a glass of water. Flaxseed flour removes toxins from the body and improves digestion.

Burdock for illness

Remedies with burdock help to heal and improve digestion. The plant contains polysaccharides, tannins, essential oils and resins that have wound healing and antibacterial properties. To treat the large intestine, the root of the plant is taken. It is crushed and vodka is added to the container to form a tincture. Afterwards, let the product brew and take 1.5 tbsp. l. after meal.

How to cure a disease with pomegranate peels?

To get rid of dysbiosis and intestinal pain at home, use pomegranate and pomegranate peels. A water infusion of pomegranate peels will relieve diarrhea due to intestinal infections. To prepare the product, take 1 tbsp. l. crushed pomegranate peels, pour boiling water and leave for 20 minutes. Drink when the drink reaches a comfortable temperature. After the product is drunk, do not throw away the crusts, pour boiling water again and take according to the scheme.

Constipation and intestinal obstruction

These unpleasant diseases may not be dangerous to health (except for inflammation of the peritoneum with intestinal obstruction), but they greatly affect the quality of life. As a rule, they are accompanied by pain in the lower abdomen (with constipation), bloating and pain in the intestinal area with obstruction.

Treatment of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract with constipation can be carried out with folk remedies, while intestinal obstruction should be diagnosed by a doctor and prescribed either surgical intervention (if mechanical) or a course of therapy.

Traditional recipes for constipation:

• Infusion of flaxseed. Pour one teaspoon of flax into boiling water (a glass), cover and let it brew for 3-4 hours. Drink before bed, also eating the seeds.

Important: flaxseed infusion is an excellent remedy for the prevention and treatment of the gastrointestinal tract, so it is recommended to take it in a course for a week several times a year.

• Grind dry senna leaves, pour 2 tsp. boiling water (a glass), place the container with the infusion in a water bath for half an hour. Cool the resulting product, dilute it with boiled water to the same amount and drink half the dose before bed. The second - the next day before going to bed.

Herbs for the intestines: benefits and use for various diseases

Medicinal plants, unlike most synthetic pharmaceutical drugs, have a mild effect on human health with a minimum of side effects. Medicinal herbs should not replace primary treatment, but they can be used as an adjuvant (for example, in the treatment of gastrointestinal diseases).

Which herbs and when to use?

Most of the plant materials and products made from them to normalize the functioning of the digestive system should be taken before meals. The standard course of treatment is 3 weeks, after which a break is required.

It is preferable to make decoctions and infusions from medicinal plants in enamel containers.

Herbs have a multicomponent composition, so some of them can help with various conditions (for example, chamomile affects the gastrointestinal tract and has a calming effect in irritable bowel syndrome; calamus increases appetite and improves intestinal motility.).

Before starting herbal treatment, you need to try a small amount of the finished product: many plants cause severe allergies. Pregnant and lactating women should consult a doctor before using any (!) herbal remedy.

To improve digestion and stomach function

Red capsicum

Capsaicin contained in pepper has several effects on the gastrointestinal tract:

• stimulates appetite;
• increases the production of gastric juice and improves the process of food digestion;
• affects the functioning of the pancreas, stimulating the production of enzymes.

Use red pepper as a spice before or during meals.

Ginger

Ginger contains essential oils and the substance gingerol, which stimulate the receptors of the stomach and intestines. This allows you to increase the production of digestive juices and enzymes. Also, infusion or tea from this root, when used regularly, has a positive effect on peristalsis.

To do this, a root measuring 1 cm x 1 cm is rubbed or finely chopped, poured with boiling water (200-400 ml) and left for 30 minutes. To improve the taste, add sugar, honey, and dilute with black or green tea.

You can take ginger powder - a pinch three times a day just before meals.

Both red pepper and ginger are not recommended for use if you are prone to heartburn, with gastritis with low acidity and ulcerative lesions of the stomach or intestines: the glandular cells are overly irritated and produce an excess amount of hydrochloric acid.

Mint

The menthol in this herb is a natural antispasmodic (relieves spasm of the smooth muscles of the digestive organs) and an antiseptic (naturopaths claim that mint reduces the activity of Helicobacter pylori), and also speeds up the digestion process.

To prepare the infusion, use raw or dried leaves - 1 tbsp. l. per 200 ml of boiled water: pour the raw material, leave on low heat for about 5 minutes, let cool and filter. It is better to take the product before meals 2-3 times a day.

For bloating and gas formation

Dill

Dill essential oils soothe irritation of the intestinal walls that occurs with excessive gas formation and also have a laxative effect. Thus, the symptoms of bloating are delicately eliminated 1-2 hours after taking the decoction of the seeds. Regular use of the herb helps improve the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract.

To prepare the decoction, take 5 g of seed for children and 10-15 g for adults per glass of water. Apply 1 tsp. and 1 tbsp. l. respectively.

At the pharmacy you can buy ready-made dill water, which is made from essential oil.

Fennel

In many ways, the effect of fennel is similar to the properties of dill due to the content of similar substances (for example, anethole). The seeds have a carminative and antispasmodic effect.

Anethole has an antitumor effect: this substance suppresses the activity of a protein that provokes inflammatory processes. Adding dill herb and fennel root to your daily diet will have a positive effect on your health.

For the decoction, fennel fruits (1 tbsp) are poured with water and boiled in a water bath for 20-30 minutes. After cooling and straining, use 1-2 tbsp. l.

For inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract (colitis, gastritis)

Althea

The mucous compounds in marshmallow roots are able to envelop the walls of the digestive organs, protecting them from subsequent irritation. And pectins, essential oils and vitamins contribute to the overall strengthening of the body and reduce the overall inflammatory response.

1 tbsp. a spoonful of raw materials is poured into a glass of cold boiled water, heated in a water bath for 15 minutes, then cooled.

Plantain

The seeds and juice of this herb normalize the secretory function of the stomach, have an anti-inflammatory and enveloping effect, and also participate in the processes of regeneration of damaged tissues. The properties of plantain are determined by the content of aucubin glycoside, organic acids and flavonoids.

For infusion 1 tbsp. l. plantain seeds are steamed with 250 ml of water and kept for ten minutes over low heat. After filtering, take 10-20 ml (about a tablespoon) 15-20 minutes before meals.

Or use fresh or canned plantain juice (you can make it at home or buy it at a pharmacy) as well as an infusion.

For constipation - as a laxative

Zhoster (buckthorn)

The anthraglycosides in joster bark act on receptors located in the colon, reducing its activity (see buckthorn laxatives). Due to this, the mucous membrane reduces the absorption of water from the intestinal lumen, and the feces swell and are quickly eliminated from the body. But the effect occurs only after 6-10 hours.

For decoction 1 tbsp. l. the bark is poured with 250 ml of water and kept in a water bath for no more than 25-30 minutes. It is recommended to use the product for constipation once a day after dinner.

Senna

Senna herb works on the same principle as buckthorn bark (see senna laxatives).

To prepare the decoction, take 10 g of raw material per 200 ml of water - pour boiling water over the herb, leave the infusion for 20-30 minutes. After straining, it is used before bed.

Both zoster and senna cannot be used on an ongoing basis due to the fact that addiction to anthraglycosides develops: if abused, the peristalsis of the colon is disrupted.

For irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)

To eliminate IBS, herbs containing essential oils are used, which can simultaneously stimulate digestion, eliminate spasms of the gastrointestinal tract and affect the central nervous system (as a mild sedative).

Rosemary

Use an infusion of rosemary leaves (1 tsp leave in a glass of boiling water for 10 minutes) ½ tbsp. in the morning and in the evening.

Thyme (thyme)

Make decoctions and infusions of thyme according to the standard proportion - 1 tbsp.
l. for 100-250 ml of water. Take 1-2 tbsp before meals. Melissa
Infusions and decoctions of lemon balm are usually used (1-2 tsp of raw material per 1 cup of water), as well as teas with the addition of honey.

For colic and abdominal pain

Since colic and abdominal pain are the result of spasms, plants with anti-inflammatory and intestinal muscle-relaxing properties are used to eliminate them.

Chamomile

From 2 tbsp. l. flowers and 250 ml of water make a decoction: you need to hold the flowers for 20 minutes in a water bath. The strained and cooled solution is taken in 1/3 tbsp. after meals (children - 1 tbsp.).

Motherwort

2 tsp. herbs are steamed 2 tbsp. water and leave for an hour. Take ¼ cup after meals.

Lavender

Use a herbal decoction: 1 tsp. The raw materials are poured with 250 ml of water and kept in a water bath for about half an hour, then removed and cooled.

If you have severe and/or prolonged abdominal pain, you should not self-medicate - you must call an ambulance or go to the hospital.

For dysbacteriosis (to restore microflora)

Medicinal raw materials are used as an additional method of treatment for microflora disorders. Some plants, due to essential oils and natural antiseptic substances, can effectively cope with pathogenic flora.

Therefore, the simultaneous use of medicinal herbs and preparations containing lactobacilli significantly increases the effectiveness of treatment.

You can also replace bifid medications with daily consumption of fermented milk products (yogurt, kefir, etc.).

Dysbacteriosis is a common manifestation of disruption of the digestive organs, as well as a sign of hormonal imbalances. Therefore, in order to restore the balance of microflora, it is enough to be treated for the underlying disease.

Garlic

In folk medicine, it is recommended to consume a couple of cloves of garlic daily on an empty stomach, without chewing: the phytoncides in its composition destroy fungi and bacteria. But it is important to drink whey or kefir two to three hours after taking it, or take probiotics. The fact is that garlic is a strong “natural antibiotic” that can destroy the remains of beneficial flora.

We can also recommend using garlic oil: to do this, cut one head into a clean container, fill it with vegetable oil (from 100 ml to 500 ml - depending on preference) and leave it in a cold place for a week. After this, the oil is filtered and 1 tbsp is used. l. two to three times a day before meals. To improve the taste, mix the oil with lemon juice.

The pharmacy sells capsules with garlic oil, which must be used according to the instructions.

Air

The aromatic rhizome of this plant contains camphor, borneol, tannins and phenolic compounds. Their combination has a mild antiseptic effect in the intestinal lumen, eliminating the cause of dysbiosis.

Additionally, calamus preparations restore the mucous membranes of the digestive organs (for example, for gastritis, colitis).

In combination with probiotics and prebiotics, calamus creates the opportunity to colonize the intestines with beneficial bacteria.

Take calamus either in powder (literally on the tip of a knife), or in the form of an infusion three times a day before meals. To make an infusion you need to take 2 tsp. raw materials, pour boiling water, leave for 1-2 hours and strain.

For colon cleansing

Such cleanings are often used to get rid of parasites (helminths, fungi, pathogenic microorganisms). Such healing methods should not be abused - they should be used exclusively in cases of established infestation (which can be found out by taking tests).

Medicinal herbs can be used as an additional remedy (in combination with medications prescribed by a doctor) to maintain health and prevent parasitic infestations.

Sagebrush

To prepare the infusion, use 2 tbsp.
l. herbs in a glass of hot water, leave it for 12-20 minutes and filter. It is rational to use the product 1-2 tbsp. l. 20-30 minutes before the main meal. Tansy
15 g of tansy color is poured with 1 glass of boiling water and left for 45 minutes. Adults should use ½ cup, and children – 1 tbsp. l. three times a day before meals.

conclusions

Medicinal herbs can help normalize the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract and prevent many pathologies. To increase effectiveness, it is best to combine herbal medicine with other treatment methods (from traditional medicine to psychotherapy).

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Treatment of achalasia

This disease of the esophagus is associated with a violation of the motor function of the organ, due to which food does not enter the stomach, but gets stuck on the way to it, causing severe pain in the chest.

• Pour boiling water (400 ml) over 50 g of dry oregano, cover the container and let it brew. Drink 100-125 ml before each meal.
• 3 (minimum 2) tbsp. Add spoons of marshmallow (crushed root) with water, boil and leave in a warm place for a couple of hours. Drink the infusion twice a day, 100 ml.
• Add Rhodiola rosea root (3 tablespoons is enough) to half a liter of alcohol (diluted) or vodka, let it brew for 4-5 days in a dark place, take up to 3 times a day, 10-15 drops.

This disease is difficult to cure, so you should follow the doctor’s recommendations, and even select folk remedies after consultation with him.

Folk remedies for reflux

This unpleasant disease is difficult to diagnose, because its symptoms are similar to other problems in the gastrointestinal tract. Main features:

• severe burning sensation in the sternum;
• belching;
• pain after eating an hour and a half later;
• return of undigested food to the oral cavity.

The folk remedies already mentioned above will help relieve unpleasant symptoms, such as:

• flax seed tincture, which has enveloping properties;
• potato juice;
• dill tincture: 1 tbsp. boiling water for 2 teaspoons of seeds, divided into 4 parts, take a day.

Important: reflux cannot be treated with herbal remedies that can only alleviate the patient’s condition, since this disease requires changing both the diet and its regimen, and undergoing drug therapy.

Propolis for the treatment of gastrointestinal tract

Treatment of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract with propolis has been known to people since ancient times. First of all, this beekeeping product has strong wound-healing properties, which are positively manifested in the treatment of gastritis and ulcers of the digestive organ and duodenum.

It also has a stimulating effect, which has a beneficial effect on the functioning of all organs of the gastrointestinal tract. Propolis is taken:

• With an ulcer. Dilute five drops of 30% tincture in 20-30 ml of purified (boiled) water and drink half an hour before meals three times a day. Gradually increase the number of drops to 40, after which the course is stopped.
• For gastritis (low acidity). Mix propolis tincture (10%) with honey (78 g) and Kalanchoe juice (15 ml), heat in a water bath for half an hour, drink per tbsp. l. three times a day. Duration 4 weeks.

Propolis shows excellent results both as an independent remedy at the early stage of these diseases, and as an addition to the main therapy.

Treatment with traditional medicine

Treatment of the gastrointestinal tract with herbs and other folk methods is a fairly effective measure. This is an excellent auxiliary method in complex treatment. Together with medications, it prevents the occurrence of complications.

Chaga decoction

Chaga is a growth on the trunk of a birch tree . Chaga decoctions are an excellent remedy that helps with stomach ulcers, gastritis, envelops the mucous membrane, can normalize the intestinal microflora, restore the activity of the gastrointestinal tract, and improve immunity. Has diuretic, choleretic, laxative effects.

Contraindications:

• colitis, dysentery;
• does not combine with antibiotics;
• overdose can contribute to overexcitement of the patient;
• During the treatment period, you should not consume glucose;
• ulcers and gastritis cannot be treated with alcohol tinctures;
• You cannot smoke or drink alcohol.

To prepare the decoction, you need a liter thermos. Put 4 pieces of dry mushroom in it, add warm water, leave to infuse for a day.

Dilute the concentrate to the color of weak tea, drink half a glass half a glass half an hour before meals, once a day.

Undiluted concentrate will cause heartburn. Do not pour boiling water over the mushroom, otherwise the beneficial properties will be lost.

Propolis

Propolis restores the immune system, disinfects the gastrointestinal tract, relieves pain, and envelops. Effective treatment of gastrointestinal diseases with propolis tincture in alcohol .

You will need 20 g of fresh propolis, 80 ml of 70% alcohol. Bee glue is crushed, pre-cooled. Mix the ingredients, place in a glass container, leave for a week in a dark place.

Every day the liquid is shaken three times. The tincture must be diluted with water. For a glass of water, add 20-40 drops of tincture. Drink once a day, store in the refrigerator.

Activated carbon

Activated carbon cleanses the body well . The product’s sorbents are capable of binding harmful and toxic substances, which are then successfully removed.

It also cleanses the blood and reduces the content of harmful lipid compounds in the blood.

Take a charcoal tablet per 10 kg of body weight twice a day for two weeks or a month . After two weeks you need to take medications that contain live bacteria.

But too long and unsystematic use of the drug will lead to hypovitaminosis, diarrhea, constipation, and gastrointestinal erosion.

Contraindications:

• hypersensitivity;
• gastrointestinal ulcers;
• bleeding in the stomach.

Other folk recipes

1. 3 g of mumiyo is dissolved in a liter of boiled water , drink a glass 3 times a day half an hour before meals. The duration of the course is 10 days, then there is a break for three days. Repeat 3 courses. A strict diet is required.
2. Apple cider vinegar destroys all pathogenic microorganisms in the stomach. Dissolve two teaspoons of the product in a glass of water and drink every day.
3. Sea buckthorn oil coats the walls of the stomach, relieves inflammation, normalizes digestion, and heals erosions. Take one or two teaspoons half an hour before meals in the morning for 2-4 weeks.
4. Flax is able to facilitate intestinal motility, cleanse the body, improve the appearance of skin and hair condition, and flax seeds contain beneficial substances. They are added to food and decoctions are prepared from them. Pour three tablespoons of seeds into a liter of boiling water, cover with a lid, and leave overnight in a warm place. Take 100 ml half an hour before meals.
5. To prepare potato juice, you need three peeled potatoes. They are grated and the juice is squeezed through cheesecloth. Take a third or a quarter of a glass half an hour before meals three times a day for a course of 10 days with a break of 10 days.

Treatment with leeches

This is one of the auxiliary treatment methods. Leeches are placed in the abdominal area . The exact area is determined by a specialist.

Leech saliva contains a huge amount of biologically active substances. With their help, blood vessels are cleansed and metabolism is improved.

Leech therapy has antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory effects. Strengthens the immune system, increases resistance to infections and bacteria.

Homeopathy

For treatment, homeopathic preparations are used, which consist of a single component or complex formulations.

Ipecac and arnica relieve severe pain and help with acute inflammation.

Gastrikumel also soothes pain and has a positive effect on the entire digestive and even nervous system. Sulfur improves the digestion process. Iris and asidum soften inflammation of the gastric mucosa.

Belladonna belladonna helps with exacerbation of gastritis . Antimonium removes plaque on the tongue. An overdose of such drugs is very dangerous.

Treatment of the gastrointestinal tract according to Bolotov

1. Vegetable pulp is taken on an empty stomach; you should not chew it. Vegetables (for example, carrots) are peeled, juice is removed, the cakes are rolled into 1 cm balls, taken three times a day, 2 tablespoons. The juice from the cakes is drunk at night.
2. You will need 3 liters of whey, a glass of sugar, a glass of dry celandine herb. The raw materials need to be wrapped in gauze and placed at the bottom of the jar. The jar is closed with gauze and left to ferment for 3 weeks. Then consume.
3. Stomach acidity is normalized by cabbage juice, plantain, pepper, parsley, celery and other pepsin-stimulating products.

Diet:

Treatment of the gastrointestinal tract according to Neumyvakin

Treatment according to Neumyvakin is based on taking hydrogen peroxide orally . This remedy kills infections, restores the immune system, and removes accumulated fats from the walls.

Rules:

1. A solution without impurities is taken internally.
2. Start with a small dose. First, 1 drop of a three percent solution is dissolved in 1-2 tablespoons of water 2-3 times a day. Add one drop every day. Drink the product for 10 days. It is prohibited to take more than 30 drops per day.
3. Take the drug only on an empty stomach, and also 3 hours after meals.
4. After 10 days of use, a break is taken for 5 days.

Nausea and skin rashes are possible . You can also rinse your mouth with the drug. Dissolve 2 teaspoons of peroxide in 50 ml of water.

All of the above remedies for the treatment of gastrointestinal diseases should be discussed with your doctor before use.

Oats for inflammation of the gastric gland

No less popular is the treatment of the gastrointestinal tract with oats. For example, with pancreatitis, a decoction of this plant has a beneficial effect on the pancreas, relieving inflammation. For this:

• oat grains should be peeled;
• fill with warm water;
• put in a warm place for their germination;
• grind the sprouted grain;
• combine 1 tbsp. l. flour from tbsp. water and boil for 2-3 minutes;
• Infuse and drink in one serving.

The course of treatment for pancreatitis with oats lasts until complete recovery.