Your digestive system, usually known as gut health, might be the underlying cause of symptoms including seasonal allergies, cognitive fog, skin issues, or hormonal abnormalities. The overall performance of your digestive system and the balance of the bacteria are considered to be indicators of gut health.
Stress and a poor diet are two factors that can upset the delicate balance between good and bad gut microbes. Do you frequently and commonly have gastrointestinal problems such as constipation, acid reflux, food poisoning, or nausea? Luckily, there are some herbs that can help you regain gut health says Avni Kaul.
India’s top dietician for Gastrointestinal or Digestive Disorders, Avni Kaul shares some herbs that could be your savior as far as your digestive system is concerned.
Ginger
A common flavoring agent available in the Indian kitchen, ginger contains a pungent smell and a warming effect when eaten. It is an age-old home remedy for indigestion and stimulates gastric acids and digestive enzymes that improve your digestion. Ginger also helps in thwarting gas from the digestive system.
Fennel seeds
Commonly used as a mouth freshener, fennel seeds have various digestive system-friendly medicinal properties. It has an antispasmodic action that assists in relaxing the contracted intestinal muscles. Fennel seeds also help in removing gas from the digestive system.
Black pepper
A seasoning, as well as a flavoring agent, black pepper, is a pretty common spice. It has a compound called Piperine that enhances the absorption of nutrients. Black pepper improves the secretion of bile acids and thus the breakdown of foods. It also works against gas from the digestive system and hence is useful in curing flatulence, and belching.
Asafoetida
It helps in improving digestion, by boosting the activity of digestive enzymes. Adding asafoetida to your everyday diet could help to prevent several gastric issues. It gives immediate relief from stomach issues like bloating, flatulence, and abdominal pain.
Cumin
Cumin seeds are excellent agents that help digestion, by boosting digestive proteins. It might also be beneficial in decreasing symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome. Further, it is useful in treating nausea, digestive spasms, and bloating.
Avni Kaul is Founder of Nutriactivania with Masters Degree in Food and Nutrition from University of Delhi and is also a Certified Diabetes Educator from Project Hope and International Diabetes Federation. She is a Leicester Mammas Ambassador trained in Lactation Counselling with NHS United Kingdom. Mammas support pregnant and new mothers and their families. Specializations of Avni Kaul Include Infant and Young Child Feeding Practises, Pre and Post natal diets, Fat loss, Muscle Gain and Holistic Health and Nutrition