Natural Herbs and Foods to Help Upset Stomach
Skip the trip to the drugstore when you have a stomachache, and look in your cupboard instead for these foods and drinks.
Stomachache is a discomfort in the upper abdomen, which includes all or some of these symptoms: constipation, gas, nausea, diarrhea, bloating, cramps, and vomiting.
We all have upset stomach at one time or another, so instead of running to the drugstore, look into your cupboard for these natural foods and teas to settle down that uneasy feeling.
Foods That Soothe Your Stomach
The following foods are good for when your stomach is unsettled. Whether you feel bloated, heavy, nausea, vomiting, or have diarrhea, remember these foods to reduce that uncomfortable feelings.
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Oatmeal
Oats contains a good source of both soluble and insoluble fiber. The soluble fiber reduces cholesterol, and insoluble fiber helps relieve constipation. Oatmeal has many other benefits such as fighting cancer, reduce weight, and slow down blood sugar level.
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Chicken Broth
If you experience nausea, and diarrhea, make sure to restore your body with homemade chicken broth. It is light, nutritious, and easy on the digestive system. Stay with clear liquid such as chicken broth, and flat ginger ale when your stomach is uneasy.
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Chicken Rice Soup
Chicken rice soup usually does the job on settling down upset stomach, or nervous stomach. Add a few slices of fresh ginger pieces in your soup to ease with diarrhea or vomiting.
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Canned Peaches/Apricots
If you have stomach cramps, try canned peaches, or apricots, or pears since it is easier for the stomach to digest. Canned fruits are packed with vitamins, and are high in carotenes, which provide antioxidants that protect the body’s cells.
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Applesauce
Sprinkle some cinnamon in a small cup of apple sauce will ease upset stomach, and nourish your body.
Sooth Your Stomach with Teas
Chamomile, ginger, and peppermint teas are wonderful for upset stomach, because these three herbs contain plant sterols, and other ingredients that are effective for easing stomach issues.
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Chamomile
Chamomile has some antioxidants and antimicrobial activities. When drinking as tea, chamomile can ease stomach cramps, muscle spasm, menstrual problem, and indigestion. Avoid chamomile if you’re allergic to ragweed.
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Ginger
Ginger tea is proven to relieve motion sickness better than Dramamine. It is a natural supplement that can also help relieve anxiety, lower high blood pressure, soothe migraine, relief arthritis pain, and lower cholesterol level.
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Peppermint
Peppermint has been proven to help alleviate irritable bowel syndrome, digestive distress, relief symptom of asthma and allergy. In Europe, peppermint oil capsules are standard treatment for IBS.
Next time your stomach acts up, try these natural foods and herbs to sooth that uncomfortable feelings.
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Alexa Gates | Mar 20, 2008 | Reply
great article Icy! I can’t su it right now..i’m at school..so when i get home i will…if my internet’s up!
b. radley | Mar 20, 2008 | Reply
very informative article, icy. I love reading these types of articles bc my stomach doesn’t like me most of the time
but i have been finding that even slight changes in my diet have been really helping.
thanks!
valli | Mar 20, 2008 | Reply
Wonderful, Icy! I take ginger tea. I will try peppermint and chamomile too.
Marcus Edward John Cross | Mar 20, 2008 | Reply
If more people used healthy food and herbs instead of drugs then people would have far less illnesses.
Lucy Lockett | Mar 20, 2008 | Reply
Fantastic article! These are simple remedies that work.
Judy Sheldon | Mar 20, 2008 | Reply
Icy, I love these remedies, and you are so right. Mother Nature has the answer.
Dee Huff | Mar 20, 2008 | Reply
Icy, this is such a well researched and informative article. Thanks.
Francie | Mar 21, 2008 | Reply
Wonderful article Icy! You are right on, all great answers to some frequent ailments.
Tarra B. | Mar 21, 2008 | Reply
I will keep this list for the next time my digestive system gives me some grief, great article!
Anne Lyken-Garner | Mar 21, 2008 | Reply
This is such a wonderful article. And yes, you’re right, more of us should at least try a natural remedy first before opting for drugs as a cure all.
SunGoddess | Mar 22, 2008 | Reply
Thanks, Icy. I’ll have to try some of these.
C A Johnson | Mar 23, 2008 | Reply
Great job, Icy! These tips will be really helpful.
louie jerome | Mar 24, 2008 | Reply
Useful tips, thanks.
Shelly McRae | Mar 31, 2008 | Reply
Chamomile tea is perfect for upset stomach. It’s the only thing I can drink when I have the flu.
Susie Q | Apr 5, 2008 | Reply
Interesting read Icy. Oatmeal gives me the worst diarrhea i have ever experienced. i started to eat it as part of a healthy diet – the outcome was me having to be close to a restroom 7 hours after consumption. i had some very bad experiences and embarassing moments. i have mild crohn’s disease and wonder if that has anything to do with it??
sam teer | Aug 8, 2008 | Reply
man, apple sauce really eases the pain when it comes to upset stomach. after I ate it, i thought i was going to to throw up, but I just burped a few times and it was all better!
Figgins | Oct 2, 2008 | Reply
Very informative, thank you!!
gizzy | Dec 1, 2008 | Reply
OK,what also helps me is sprite or 7-up. If you are puky Then take a bath and just relax
tippy | Feb 23, 2009 | Reply
I have had morning sickness for 7 weeks now and PEACHES really help settle my stomach. And I mean immediately!
Crackers, Ginger ale, sprite, etc… just make me throw up more.
I also eat apple butter on toast which helps; I would much prefer apple sauce, but we don’t have any in the house.
I think everyone should be able to find something on this list that will work for them!
loika | Oct 20, 2009 | Reply
Good article. However, I read that peppermint creates gas and was advised to use spearmint or wintergreen instead.
Also—Cinnamon is ok? Seems like it upsets the stomach.