Herbal Remedies for Indigestion
Indigestion, also called dyspepsia or painful digestion, refers to pain or discomfort after eating. If indigestion is severe, or if it persists for more than a few days, it is best to consult with a qualified practitioner.
Indigestion is all too common in our fast-paced society. Stress, eating in a hurry or on the run, poor food combining, and overeating are all contributing factors. To avoid indigestion, eat slowly and leisurely, making sure to chew food thoroughly. A calm environment and rest may help indigestion brought on by stress. Beneficial herbs include digestive stimulants, bile stimulants, and herbal enzyme-rich foods and herbs (slightly unripe hawthorn fruit, plums and apples, barley sprouts, green papaya and pineapple).
Herbs Used To Treat Indigestion
| Herb | Treatment Support | Application |
| Artichoke | digestive bile stimulant | tincture |
| Basil | carminative | tea |
| Centaury | digestive stimulant | tincture, capsule |
| Chamomile, German | digestive calmative | tea, tincture |
| Cumin | carminative | tea, powder |
| Galangal | carminative | tincture, tea |
| Gentian | bitter tonic | tincture, capsule |
| Hops | digestive calmative | tea, tincture |
| Spearmint | digestive calmative | tea |
| Sweet Cicely | digestive, carminative | tea, whole seed chewed |
| Wild Cherry | sedative | tea |
| Wormwood | aromatic bitter | tea, tincture |
Herbs Used To Treat Specific Indigestion Related Conditions
| Condition | Herb | Application |
| Indigestion Due To Liver Imbalance | Gentian | tincture, tablet, capsule |