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Jeera is the best digestive. Make a decoction of cumin seeds (Jeera) and raisins in a cup of water by boiling it Cool and drink. Add water and keep aside. Drink this water a few more times. It is great for bile (Pitham in Tamil) and indigestion.
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Castor Oil clears the stomach and modern products are palatable.
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Saunf (arise seeds) decoction (kashyam) taken on empty stomach helps to clear indigestion.
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Tamboolam made up of fresh betel leaves, betel nuts, lime, etc, is a natural digestive.
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Make a warm cup of ginger tea to soothe your upset stomach.
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Ginger is an ancient helper for digestion, nausea and gas. Add ½ teaspoon fresh ground or dried ginger to a cup of hot water; let it stand for up to three minutes, strain and drink.
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Mint is a natural digestive. Use it with coriander leaves as a garnish regularly. Make a ginger; mint chutney with a little gur/molasses/brown sugar.
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Curry leaves are a great source of iron and digestive. Blend it into your food so that your family eats it and does not throw it away.
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Thyme/ajwain/omam stimulates the digestive tract, helps with stomach cramping and relives gas pressure.
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Drinks lots of hot water. Cut down milk and increase buttermilk. Avoid alcohol!
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Cutting back on facts can minimize your gas.
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Cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower and Brussels sprouts can cause trouble.
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Eat moderately. Take time to allow your food to digest properly.
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Stuffing your stomach can irritate it. Don’t skip meals.
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Cinnamon stimulates the digestive system. Make a cinnamon tea by stirring ¼ to ½ teaspoon cinnamon powder into 1 cup of hot water. Let the tea stand for up to five minutes and drink. Add honey or Jaggery (Vellam).