Gas in stomach is a common problem. It is air that is trapped within the intestine. There are various causes behind this gas – consuming spicy foods, overstuffing of stomach, eating too much fiber rich foods, eating hurriedly, poor digestive system, hormonal changes in body, side effects of some medicine, etc. You can take antacids available in the market for the cure of gas. But those antacids have side effects.

So it is better to cure these problems with home remedies or natural medicine to avoid side effects. Gas is a simple problem at primary stage but it can lead to serios problems like heart attack. Moreover it is very embarrassing and gas creates uneasiness and heavy belly.

9 Home Remedies for Gas

Warm Water

To release gas, plain warm water is excellent. If the problem is severe add pinch of baking soda in the water and drink it. The gas will start to come out.

Cumin Seed

Cumin seed is excellent for gas. Take a tea spoon of cumin seeds and chew. Then drink a glass of water. It will work.

Black Pepper

Black pepper seed is also an excellent medicine of gas. Take two black pepper seeds. Chew and drink a cup of water.

Ginger

Ginger also works effectively to release gas. You can either take raw ginger root or can make tea with it. Take a piece of fresh ginger. Peel it and wash properly. Grate it and take a teaspoon of grated ginger accompanied with pinch of rock salt before taking your meal.

Chew ginger, swallow and drink half cup water. Wait for five minutes before taking your meal. You can make ginger tea also. Boil a tablespoon of grated ginger in the water and strain the water. Mix a teaspoon of honey and pinch of rock salt in the water. Drink the water hot. It will start working very soon. Use ginger in your food daily.

Raw Radish

Raw radish is a very good medicine for gas. Take a white radish. Wash properly and peel it. Then with the help of a sharp knife, make fine slices. Sprinkle salt over them.

Chew and eat them. You may also drink radish juice to solve the problem of gas. Grate the radish and strain the juice from it. Take half cup juice at a time. It works effectively.

Herbs

Herbs like parsley and coriander works well to release the gas. You may use them in your cooking or may eat them raw in your salad.

Yogurt

Yogurt is a good medicine for gas. Take 2-3 tablespoon of yogurt in a glass. Add rock salt, roasted cumin and coriander seed powder and little amount of sugar.

Beat all these things properly. Now add chilled water to dilute it. Drink the liquid. It will help to release gas and will give you a sense of relief.

Peppermint oil

Take a glass of chilled water and add 2-3 drops peppermint oil in it. Drink it 2-3 times a day to get relief.

Exercise

To eliminate gas, exercise is an excellent way. There are some exercises which help to release gas. Moreover most of the exercises help to digest food properly and resist the formation of gas.

There are so many ways to solve the problem of gas. These natural products are easily available and have no side effects. Try to solve the problem of gas at primary level otherwise it will turn serious.