Internal Medicine

Home remedies for stomach cramps

General

Home remedies can be effective for stomach cramps

Many people get sick at some point in their livescramps plagued.

It is not uncommon for there to be harmless causes, like one too high-fat and to taken late Meal or Food intolerance.

A few simple home remedies can be tried out in order to improve the symptoms quickly, especially when a visit to the doctor is not possible.

In the case of persistent, worsening or very severe pain, however, a doctor should be consulted, as serious causes of the symptoms must be clarified before self-treatment.

warmth

In general, cramps can often be relieved well with heat.

Placing a is suitable Hot water bottle or one Cherry stone pillow. However, care should be taken to ensure that the hot water bottle or pillow are not too hot.
The best way to do this is to wrap it in a towel. Otherwise it can too Burns come.

herbal tea

In the field of Naturopathy there are some preparations that can relieve stomach cramps.

This is how teas are suitable Chamomile, peppermint or licorice rootto relieve the cramps.
The ingredients of the teas work anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic. Licorice root in particular also has one mucosal protective Effect as it increases the production of mucus Gastric mucosal cells promotes.

Medicinal teas from the pharmacy or fresh chamomile, peppermint or liquorice root should be used.
Then pour boiling water directly onto it, let it steep for a few minutes and drink the tea warm.

Per day should be up to three cups of herbal tea can be drunk.

Other types of tea that have proven themselves in the treatment of stomach cramps are e.g. Fennel tea, yarrow tea, thyme tea and Nettle tea.

Attention:

That contained in peppermint menthol also has an antispasmodic effect on the muscles that support the esophagus locks.
This can make it easier too heartburn and eructation come. If you are prone to heartburn, peppermint is therefore not recommended for stomach cramps.

Herbal wrap

Alternatively, a herbal wrap can be made from all herbs that are effective as a tea against stomach cramps.
To do this, pour a small amount of hot water on the herbs and let them steep, then pour off the excess water and put the warm herbs in a bag directly place on the upper abdomen.

Potato wrap

For the potato wrap potatoes as usual with shell cook until done. Then mash the potatoes with their skin on and place on a cotton or linen cloth.

Wrapped in a packet and put on the upper abdomen.

Healing earth

Healing earth is available as a preparation for both internal and external use.

When dissolved in water, healing earth can be drunk and then binds in the Digestive tract Toxins and excess fluid.

This can bring the digestion back into balance.
Therefore, healing clay is particularly in connection with stomach cramps Diarrhea effectively.

Also can Envelopes Provide relief with healing earth by mixing the healing earth with warm water. Apply the warm healing clay to the stomach area and cover with a cloth. The warming envelope works antispasmodic.

Light massage and apple cider vinegar

A light stomach massage may also have an antispasmodic effect.
It should not too tight be pressed! To massage can additionally Massage oilse.g. Peppermint oil can be used, which can have a calming effect on the stomach due to its antispasmodic effect.

Apple Cider Vinegar is a tried and tested home remedy in the treatment of stomach cramps. Add 3 teaspoons of apple cider vinegar to a glass of water and drink.
Apple cider vinegar is particularly suitable if the Stomach cramps from Feeling full to be accompanied.
Apple cider vinegar stimulates that digestion and helps regulate the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract.

Ginger, aloe vera, lemon and baking powder

ginger
ginger can have a calming effect on stomach cramps in various forms.
It can be infused as a tea, but can also be consumed pure in small pieces.
However, sweetened or candied pieces of ginger are less suitable for treating stomach cramps.

Aloe vera and lemon
Aloe Vera and Lemon are two other plants with more digestive and antispasmodic Effect.
They can either be added to herbal teas or drunk straight as a juice.

Baking powder: Baking powder neutralizes stomach acid. If heartburn and stomach cramps are common, a teaspoon of baking soda dissolved in a glass of lukewarm water can provide relief.