Homemade Syrup For Digestive Problems

Most of the homemade syrups that we know are made with ingredients that help us fight colds, sore throats and allergies. In this article, however, we will teach you how to make a homemade recipe that will help treat digestive problems.

Below you can learn how to make this simple remedy to be able to stop flatulence, bloating, heartburn, constipation and other digestive problems.

These ingredients need to be used

We need the following ingredients and quantities to make this homemade syrup:

• 2 organic lemons
• 3 Ceylon cinnamon sticks
• 2 teaspoons fennel seeds

• 2.5 tablespoons lemon balm leaves
• 2.5 tablespoons mint leaves
• 1 tablespoon ground turmeric
• 1 tablespoon ground ginger
• 115 ml of honey
• 1 liter of water

Properties of the ingredients

Now we will tell you about the properties of the ingredients in this medicinal syrup.

Lemon

Lemon is a citrus fruit that improves one’s digestion. Lemon makes the absorption of fat easier. And they also neutralize excess acid in the stomach. Because of this, lemons are ideal for fighting heartburn and a heavy feeling in the stomach as well as other digestive problems.

Ceylon cinnamon

Ceylon cinnamon is a spice that has many useful properties. For example, it helps improve one’s stomach acid formation, regulates one’s blood sugar, fights flatulence and prevents the development of stomach ulcers. The latter is caused by the accumulation of acid.

Fennel

Although it does not have a laxative effect, fennel prevents constipation. It also promotes the secretion of air in the stomach so that we can avoid this annoying and painful thing. Fennel has anti-inflammatory properties, which also make it a good remedy for colitis and gastritis. Besides, it tastes great.

Lemon balm

Lemon balm is a plant that effectively treats psychosomatic digestive problems. This type of digestive problem is caused by emotional problems and nervousness. In addition, this plant gets bay with air in the stomach, constipation and bad breath.

Mint

Thanks to its carminative properties, mint is very effective in relieving bloating and flatulence. In addition, it helps to relax the abdominal muscles. It is also ideal to use mint to treat acid reflux.

Turmeric

This spice contributes to the digestive process and improves the function of the liver and gallbladder. In addition to this, turmeric is an anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antioxidant and anti-carcinogenic spice. That is why one should make it a part of his diet.

Ginger

Ginger is a medicinal product that promotes the secretion of stomach acid and facilitates digestion. It can also be used to fight nausea.

How to make this syrup

To make this syrup, you should follow the steps below:

• Put the cinnamon sticks and fennel seeds in a saucepan with a liter of water. Let it cook for 10 minutes.
• Then turn off the heat completely and add lemon balm, mint, turmeric and ginger.
• Let the mixture stand for 5 minutes. Then aim it.
• Mix the two lemons with the sifted mixture. Put the whole lemon in, also the lemon peel by using a peeler. Then sift the mixture again.
• Now boil the mixture again and add the honey. One should put this mixture on very low heat and let it stand for half an hour.
• Allow your syrup to cool and then pour it into a glass container. Then put it in the fridge. It should be taken within two weeks.

How and when should one drink this syrup to improve digestive problems?

In order to treat digestive problems, one should consume this syrup in the following ways:

• 1 tablespoon in the morning on an empty stomach.
• 1 tablespoon mixed with warm water or alone half an hour before eating lunch.
• 1 tablespoon after lunch.
• 1 tablespoon mixed with warm water or alone half an hour before dinner.
• 1 tablespoon after dinner.

People who do not suffer from digestive problems but who want to help digest their food after eating can also drink this syrup.