BEST 10 HERBAL TEAS TO STOP STOMACH BLOATING AND AID DIGESTION.

Digestive problems such as constipation, bloating, gas, diarrhea, and indigestion can cause several illnesses such as colorectal, stomach, and esophageal cancers. the risk of reducing the effects of these digestive problems can be alleviated by some herbal teas because of their nutrition and chemical composition. Some of these teas are green tea, ginger tea, peppermint, black tea, chamomile tea, chai tea, Pu Erh tea, dandelion root tea, senna tea, turmeric tea and  purple basil tea

Peppermint tea: peppermint contains antiseptic properties and it is considered a stimulant.it is effective in treating digestive pains caused by gas colic, gallstones, gingivitis, and irritable bowel syndrome. it may also increase the flow of bile from the bladder. Peppermint is also known to have an effect on the salivary, gastric, and pancreatic secretion and the terminal digestive enzyme present in the mucosa of the small intestine. due to its inflammatory properties, it can calm stomach pain and aid digestion.
Ginger tea: Ginger (Zingiber officinale) is a herbaceous tropical perennial plant, belonging to the family Zingiberaceae. due to its composition of phenolic compounds such as gingerol, paradol, shoal, zingerone, and zerumbone. it has medicinal properties of being antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, anti-tumor. It contains vitamins and minerals such as protein, carbohydrates, calcium, phosphorus, sodium, iron, thiamine, niacin, ascorbic acids, potassium, and riboflavin. studies have shown that regular intake of ginger increases gastrointestinal movement and also accelerates gastric emptying and reduces dyspepsia.

Dandelion tea: Dandelion is a plant from the family of Asteraceae and Genius taraxacum. it contains different chemical compositions on its leaves, flowers, stems, and roots. The root is found to contain carbohydrates (inulin) carotenoids (lutein), fatty acids, minerals, and sugars (glucose, fructose, and sucrose) it is found to be rich in Vitamin A, D, E, B, and C. an antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial plant which helps to improve digestion and acts as a diuretic and laxative herb.

Green tea: green tea contains a polyphenolic compound with catechins(EGCG) which gives it the ability to help the gastrointestinal tract to function properly. Research has shown that regular consumption of about 2-3 cups of green tea daily is associated with a reduction in the risk of colorectal, stomach, and esophageal cancers.