A swollen belly, bloating, a feeling of heaviness… Digestion isn’t always easy, especially when you’ve just had a hearty meal like the French are famous for!
Fortunately, there are some herbal teas that can help ease those uncomfortable moments! Let’s take stock!
Ginger infusion
Ginger, often considered a miracle remedy for a multitude of ailments, also proves to be an ally of choice when it comes to digestive problems!
Famous for its anti-nausea properties, ginger can also be beneficial in cases of sour stomach, helping to alleviate the feeling of heaviness after a hearty meal.
To consume it, you have two options: either opt for a ready-to-use infusion available in stores and mix it with hot water, or prepare your own homemade infusion by cutting slices of ginger and boiling them in a pan of water.
Leave to infuse for ten minutes or so and enjoy your drink!
However, it also has a stimulating effect on bile secretion, helping to speed up the digestion process .
If you don’t have a ready-to-use peppermint infusion, you can prepare it by infusing a few peppermint leaves in boiling water for around ten minutes.
This refreshing drink can be enjoyed without moderation to promote good digestion!
Verbena infusion
Vervain (Verbena officinalis), also known as « sacred herb » or « Venus vein », is a plant recommended fortreating digestive problems.
It soothes stomach spasms, reduces bloating, eases nausea and has anti-diarrheal properties. It can also be used to stimulate the digestive system.
To reap its benefits, prepare an herbal tea by infusing around a teaspoon of verbena leaves in 250 ml of boiling water for around ten minutes. Drink this infusion after a hearty meal to promote more comfortable digestion.
Good to know: Fennel, chamomile, lemon balm and aniseed infusions are also great for digestion problems!