Digestive disorders are often due to a frantic pace of life and poor diet. Today, many people do not have time to cook or sit down to eat. Result of races, digestive disorders appear, often accompanied by unpleasant pain and bloating.
What is gastritis and colitis?
Digestive disorders are often related to stress and a poor diet that can cause pain and inflammation of the stomach.
These disorders include gastritis, which is an inflammation of the membranes of the stomach and the esophagus, which can be caused by food poisoning, allergy, infection, anxiety or alcohol consumption. It usually manifests as abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting, and diarrhea.
On the other hand, the colitis that corresponds to an inflammation of the colon. Acute colitis occurs as a result of an infection (parasite or bacteria) or drug intoxication, which is manifested by abdominal pain and diarrhea, and chronic colitis which is a symptom of Crohn's disease and irritable bowel syndrome.
To relieve pain and discomfort caused by gastritis and acute colitis, there is a natural remedy that is effective and easy to prepare at home.
Recipe of a homemade syrup to fight digestive disorders
Ingredients:
- 2 organic lemons
- 3 cinnamon sticks
- 5 teaspoons of fennel seeds
- 2 teaspoons half leaf balm
- 2 teaspoons of mint leaves
- 1 tablespoon turmeric
- 1 tablespoon ginger
- ½ cup organic honey
- 1 liter of water
Preparation:
Boil water with cinnamon sticks and fennel seeds and let steep for 10 minutes. Put off the heat and add the leaves of lemon balm and mint, turmeric and ginger. Let stand for 5 minutes before filtering the preparation.
In a robot, put the filtered infusion, the whole lemons and mix for one minute. Filter and then return to a saucepan, boil over low heat for 30 minutes. Once lukewarm add the honey.
Then let the syrup cool and pour it into an airtight glass bottle to keep it in the refrigerator for 2 weeks.
Benefits:
Lemon helps digestion and eliminates acidity in the stomach.
However, in the case of renal and biliary disorders and stomach ulcer, its use should be avoided.
- Cinnamon allows the secretion of gastric juices, regulates the level of sugar in the blood and fights gas and ulcers. However, in high doses, it can cause nausea and tachycardia, so it must be consumed in moderation. It is not recommended for pregnant women and young children.
- Fennel promotes the elimination of gases, prevents constipation and relieves gastritis and colitis thanks to its anti-inflammatory properties.
- Melissa prevents gas, indigestion and bad breath caused by gastric reflux.
Mint reduces abdominal pain and gases thanks to its carminative action which relaxes the muscles of the abdomen.
-Turmeric facilitates digestion and has antioxidant, analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties that relieve cramps. People with gall bladder problems should avoid it.
- Ginger facilitates digestion and prevents nausea and vomiting often caused by gastritis and colitis. However, it is not recommended for pregnant women, those who suffer from diabetes and those who suffer from blood diseases.
Additional Tips:
- Aloe vera is renowned for its many virtues on the skin but also for its action on the body. It is essentially the gel which has anti-inflammatory properties and which makes it possible to heal the digestive tract. It is recommended to consume one to two spoon of aloe vera pulp 10 minutes before the meal in case of pain.
- Papaya is now known for its digestive properties thanks to two digestive enzymes that it contains, papain which promotes the degradation of complex proteins and the digestion of heavy and acidic foods.
It is advisable to consume the fresh fruit or an infusion of papaya leaves after the meal. Papaya is not recommended for sensitive people because it can cause allergies and respiratory problems.