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Many people enjoy a cup of tea after a rich meal, or when they’re suffering from persistent stomach troubles. Tea can be a great way to aid the body as it digests, and is a tasty, healthful alternative to other sugary or alcoholic drinks. If you’re looking for a tea to help with digestion, there are a wide variety of flavors to choose from! While tea may not be able to cure more serious illnesses, it can provide much-needed relief when you’re in gastrointestinal distress. Whether you’re suffering from persistent stomach troubles or are just seeking relief after a heavy meal, tea can be a great way to aid digestion and soothe the stomach. Read more:

To make marshmallow root tea, combine 1 tablespoon (14 grams) of dried marshmallow root with 1 cup (250 ml) of boiled water. Let it steep for 5–10 minutes before straining and drinking it. A review on the chemical components and pharmacological activities of coriander mentions that coriander seeds were included in many prescriptions as carminative and for the treatment of diarrhea, vomiting and indigestion. ( 33) In your stomach, the food mixes with those digestive juices, creating a watery concoction that passes into the small bowel. “The small bowel’s walls absorb needed nutrients and water,” says Dr. Lee. “The colon (large bowel) then takes what your body didn’t useand prepares to get rid of it through a bowel movement.” Howlong does food take to digest? One study in 86 elderly adults with constipation found that those who drank a fennel-containing tea every day for 28 days had significantly more daily bowel movements than those who received a placebo ( 17).Many people love spicy food and it does not bother their digestive system. Others find their tummy is upset when they have spicy food. Zheng XX, Xu YL, Li SH, Liu XX, Hui R, Huang XH. Green tea intake lowers fasting serum total and LDL cholesterol in adults: a meta-analysis of 14 randomized controlled trials. The American journal of clinical nutrition. 2011 Jun 27;94(2):601-10. More sensitive individuals may experience these symptoms after drinking as few as 1–2 cups (240–480 ml) of tea, whereas others may be able to drink more than 5 cups (1.2 liters) without noticing any ill effects.

In fact, one animal study found that marshmallow root extract was highly effective at preventing stomach ulcers caused by nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) ( 32). To make peppermint tea, soak 7–10 fresh peppermint leaves or 1 peppermint tea bag in 1 cup (250 ml) of boiled water for 10 minutes before straining and drinking it. Can’t get enough of peppermint? View our other mint tea blends to see how Twist Tea takes peppermint to the next level. Sharma, P., et al. (2018). Tea polyphenols for the prevention of UVB-induced skin cancer [Abstract]. Nechuta S, Shu XO, Li HL, et al. Prospective cohort study of tea consumption and risk of digestive system cancers: results from the Shanghai Women’s Health Study. Am J Clin Nutr. 2012;96:1056-63.

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Our hunger cues can be hormonally regulated, so if you have a high level of hunger hormones floating around, you may feel hungry — even if your stomach is full,” she says. Try to stay away from foods and drinks that trigger your digestive symptoms. Keep a food diary to work out which foods cause your symptoms. Choose the right drinks to ease digestion

From the Ha Giang Province in northern Vietnam, our Vietnamese Golden Tips is grown and produced at a family-run estate near the Cao Bo mountain, at an elevation of 4,600 feet. This tea is harvested from Shan Tuyet heritage tea trees that are over 50 years old. The light brown leaves have abundant golden tips, and brew into a beautiful copper-colored cup. Smooth, yet full-bodied and aromatic, the taste is lightly floral with hints of caramel. Dwyer JT, Peterson J. Tea and flavonoids: where we are, where to go next. The American journal of clinical nutrition. 2013 Oct 30;98(6):1611S-8S. Another study on animals found that coriander extracts led to a decrease in the numbers of harmful bacteria ( E. coli) in the gut while at the same time increasing the numbers of beneficial bacteria. ( 34) Kuriyama S, Shimazu T, Ohmori K, et al. Green tea consumption and mortality due to cardiovascular disease, cancer, and all causes in Japan: the Ohsaki study. JAMA. 2006;296:1255-65.The World Journal of Gastroenterology reports that ginger has the ability to help with digestion. Consuming ginger helped to relieve stomach upset, gas, and abdominal pain. Research has shown that ginger may help relieve constipation because it speeds up gastric emptying. ( 4) Fibre acts like a sponge, absorbing water. Without fluid, the fibre cannot do its job and you'll get constipation. Some research suggests that the protein and possibly the fat in milk may reduce the antioxidant capacity of tea. [5] Flavonoids are known to “deactivate” when binding to proteins so this theory makes scientific sense. [6] Animal studies have shown that a polysaccharide in angelica root may protect against stomach damage by increasing the number of healthy cells and blood vessels in the digestive tract ( 18, 19). To make angelica root tea, add 1 tablespoon (14 grams) of fresh or dried angelica root to 1 cup (250 ml) of boiled water. Let it steep for 5–10 minutes before straining and drinking it.

You can also use old green tea bags to help get rid of puffy eyes due to the astringent effect of tannins in tea leaves. Peppermint Tea for Upset Stomach The Great Taste Award judges also loved it, praising it for being "a beautifully balanced blend, smooth and velvety on the palate, yet uplifting." They awarded it two stars, adding that it "delivers what it promises in taste - a great after-dinner drink". If your gastroparesis is linked to diabetes, you may also be offered ways to help you manage your blood sugar levels, such as using an insulin pump. Other treatments That said, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommends not exceeding the 200-mg mark ( 13).One of the reasons why chamomile is among the best teas for digestion is that it calms muscle spasms and contractions. The journal Frontiers in Pharmacology reports that many studies have shown the effectiveness of chamomile tea as a digestive aid. Chamomile helps get rid of gas, abdominal cramps, bloating, and indigestion. ( 10) Jurgens, T. M., et al. (2012). Green tea for weight loss and weight maintenance in overweight or obese adults.