Written by Bhavyajyoti Chilukoti | Published : April 15, 2016 5:49 PM IST
Just had lunch or dinner and suddenly your stomach starts hurting, what do you do? Rather than popping a pill, eat any of these five easily available leaves that make an excellent home remedies for improving digestion and treating acidity.
Tulsi leaves: Chew five – six tulsi leaves if you suffer from acidity or stomach discomfort. Known as holy basil, these leaves stimulate the production of stomach acid and have anti-ulcer properties, which reduces the effect of gastric acid.
Mint leaves: Known as pudina in hindi, mint leaves exerts cooling effect on the stomach and also relax the smooth muscles, thereby helping you to fight indigestion. You can either chew few mint leaves when suffering from abdominal pain or drink a cup of pudina water (add few pudina leaves in a cup of water, boil, strain and drink).
Curry leaves: Another commonly available kitchen ingredient which might improve digestion is kadi patta or curry leaves. It is carminative and anti-inflammatory in nature, which eases an upset stomach and improves digestion. It is also known to act as a mild laxative. Chew 2–3 leaves or add curry leaves to your food.
Betel leaves: Had a heavy meal? Well, chewing a betel leaf might aid in digestion and hence, help you to deal with indigestion. It works by stimulating the release of saliva and enzymes, which play a key role in the breakdown of food, thereby providing relief.
Ajwain leaves: Loaded with thymol, a compound which speeds up the digestion process by triggering the release of gastric juices, chewing ajwain leaf not only relieves nausea, flatulence and indigestion but also relieves stomach ache.
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