20 Home Remedies for Bloated Stomach After Eating

Updated: 12/12/2019

A bloated stomach is a condition in which the tissues inside the stomach become enlarged or bloated. Although this condition often subsides soon in most people, a few unlucky ones may endure it quite frequently, which can affect their daily life. Are you tired of suffering from symptoms caused by bloated stomach? Do you want to know how to treat bloated stomach condition fast within days? In this article, you’ll find a few effective and natural remedies that can fight your problem easily and quickly. Read on to know more about these home remedies for a bloated stomach after eating

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20 Best Proven Home Remedies For Bloated Stomach After Eating

1. Fennel Seeds

Fennel seeds are one of the best home remedies for bloated stomach due to their carminative, diuretic, anti-microbial, and pain-reducing properties. They additionally have compounds called anethole, estragole, and fenchone that exhibit antispasmodic activities, which may help relieve abdominal bloating and stomach gas^[1].

• Chew on some seeds of fennel after eating a big meal.
• Add a teaspoon of fennel seeds to one cup of hot water. Cover and keep it to steep for about 10 minutes. Strain it and consume this tea at least two times a day.

2. Peppermint

Peppermint oil helps relax your intestinal muscles while decreasing bloating on the external application due to its antispasmodic effects^[2]. Especially, it also helps food pass through the stomach and calms flatulence quickly.

• Chew on some fresh leaves of peppermint for getting relief from bloating.
• Another choice is to steep a peppermint tea bag in hot water for about ten minutes. Enjoy two to three cups of this tea per day.

3. Ginger

Ginger is an excellent herb for reducing gas and bloating^[3] [4]. Plus, it contains gingerola and shogaol compounds that help relax the intestinal muscles and decrease inflammation in the intestines.

• Place ginger (5 to 6 thin slices) in one cup of boiling water. Cover the cup and let it steep for about 10 minutes. Add a little honey and lemon juice to it and then drink it up to three times a day.
• Another option is to eat one teaspoon of freshly grated ginger before meals. Simply, you can also grate the root of ginger and then sprinkle it on your food. Adults can opt to take powdered ginger root (0.25 to 1 g) daily.

4. Chamomile Tea

Chamomile tea contains antispasmodic and anti-inflammatory properties that can help with heartburn and soothe the stomach. Besides, it exhibits relaxing and soothing agents that can fight abdominal bloating and flatulence^[5].

• Soak one chamomile tea bag in one cup of boiling water. Cover and allow it to steep for ten minutes.
• Squeeze out the tea bag and add some honey or lemon juice as desired.
• Sip the tea slowly and drink it about three times per day between meals.

5. Caraway Seeds

Caraway seeds help remove excessive gas and bloating in the stomach due to antimicrobial, antispasmodic and carminative properties^[6] [7]. Carvol chemicals of caraway seeds help promote expulsion of gas and soothe the smooth muscle tissues of the digestive tract.  For quick results, you can chew a pinch of this seeds several times throughout the day. Or, you can make a tea by brewing crushed caraway seeds.

6. Pumpkin

Pumpkin is a rich source of fiber and potassium, which may help reduce stomach bloating^[8] [9]. Besides, the potassium housed in pumpkin can rid the body of excess sodium, which is often the cause of gas formation in the stomach. You can add a cup of pumpkin to your meals to help reduce gas and create a smooth digestive flow. You can boil, steam or bake it, or add it to your diet meal.

7. Anise Seeds

Anise seeds help relax your digestive tract due to antispasmodic properties^[10] [11]. Plus, they help reduce bloating and expel the gas build up in your intestinal tract due to their antimicrobial and carminative properties. 

• Take one teaspoon of anise seeds and chew them thoroughly.
• Or you can use this anise in your recipes.

8. Dandelion

Dandelion is also one of the great home remedies for bloated stomach thanks to its natural diuretic and laxative. Especially, it is very effective in relieving from bloating and gas. Dandelion extracts possess compounds that may improve digestion by enhancing muscle contractions^[12] [13].

• Take dried dandelion leaves (a teaspoon)
• Mix it in one cup of boiling water
• Steep it for about 3 to 5 minutes and then stir it well
• Strain the tea and add honey or lemon as per your preference
• Take the mixture regularly to control the bloating and gas problems.

9. Warm Lemon Water

Lemon contains a good amount of vitamin B, C, riboflavin, phosphorus, calcium, magnesium, proteins, etc. Being natural diuretics, lemon has mild laxative effects when mixed with warm water. Thus, it can help treat salt-induced bloating since they lower the amount of salt inside the body.

• Take a fresh lemon and cut it into three slices
• Squeeze this lemon juice in one glass of warm water
• Stir it well
• Drink this mixture with your empty stomach in the morning. You should regularly consume this warm lemon water to remove the problem soon.

10. Bergamot Essential Oil

Bananas can help reduce gas and bloating associated with constipation thanks to its good source of fiber. Bananas also contain a mineral, potassium that gives relief from bloating and helps regulate fluid levels in your body^[14]. 

For best results, you should eat bananas regularly to eliminate bloating. You can also add them to baked desserts and fruit salads or eat them as a snack.

11. Massage

Massaging your intestine and stomach will make you expel it faster and help to get rid of the gas through the system to get relief from bloating^[15] [16]. 

• Lie down on your back and then stretch your body
• Use your hands to rub your stomach in circular motions.
• Continue massaging your intestines and stomach as long as you feel comfortable and gas passes out and bloating go down for about 15 minutes.

12. Exercise

Exercise is also one of the effective ways to prevent the bloating quickly^[17]. Especially, exercise can help the gas to quickly pass through your system. For instant results, you can go jogging, swimming or a simple bike ride 30 minutes every day. This will help to expel the gas and make your body move for a longer time to remove stomach bloating. Exercising daily will help you not to meet the problem of bloated stomach again.

13. Aloe Vera

Using aloe vera helps the release of digestive enzymes in your stomach and stimulates the production of hydrochloric acid. Moreover, it may soothe the irritation that often accompanies a bloated stomach thanks to its anti-inflammatory compounds^[18]. Along with that, it shows mild laxative effects, so it can treat constipation and stomach bloating^[19].  For this treatment, consume about ½ cup of aloe vera juice 1 to 2 times daily to get relief from a bloated stomach.

14. Baking Soda

Baking soda is beneficial for treating a bloated stomach. Besides, its alkaline nature can counteract the hydrochloric acid in the stomach, thereby reducing abdominal bloating^[20]. You can stir baking soda (1 teaspoon) in one glass of water. Dissolve it properly and then drink. Another option is to add baking soda to a lemon juice until the fizz stops. Dissolve it in one cup of water and drink it slowly.

15. Fennel Oil

Fennel oil comes with some amazing diuretic, carminative, and antispasmodic agents, which can help relax your intestinal muscles and alleviate gas, thus dealing with stomach bloating^[21]. You need to rub some fennel oil on your stomach and then massage the stomach for at least 15 minutes. This will help you remove the harmful gases from your stomach.

16. Carom Seeds

Carom seeds or Ajwain has been used as an age-old home remedy for various kinds of stomach problems, such as gas, bloating, and constipation^[22]. For optimal results, you need to take a few carom seeds and then mix them with black salt. Add this mixture to some lukewarm water. Drink this solution at least two times per day to eliminate bloating.

17. Cinnamon

Cinnamon can ease the symptoms of bloating because it is full of antioxidants^[23]. It also encourages the passage of gas and provides relief from bloating by lowering pressure on the abdomen. You need to boil a cup of soy milk and then add ½ teaspoon of cinnamon powder and 1 tablespoon of honey. Slowly consume this hot milk. 

You can also add 1 teaspoon of cinnamon powder or 1 cinnamon stick to one cup of boiling water. Steep it for at least three minutes and let it cool down. You can add honey for taste. Consume this solution about 2-3 times per day. 

18. Black Salt

Black salt contains alkaline properties, which help decrease excess acid in your stomach^[24]. Plus, it is rich in minerals that help minimize the damage caused due to acid reflux. Moreover, it relieves you from bowel problems since it functions as a great laxative.

For this remedy,  mix five grams each of dried ginger powder, asafetida, black salt and cardamom powder. Take this mixture (one-half teaspoon) for best effects. Another method is to stir 1 teaspoon of black salt in one glass of hot water. Add 1 teaspoon of lime juice and a handful of asafetida to it. Consume this solution three times every day. 

19. Cardamom

Cardamom acts as a diuretic and can help reduce bloating^[25]. It also helps balance excess mucus, bloating, and gas in the small intestine and stomach. For instant results,  drink about 5 pods of cardamom after each meal to get rid of bloating. You can also consume some lemon water with the pods of cardamom for better effects.

20. Betel Leaf

According to Ayurveda, eating betel leaves after meals may improve digestion because it helps increase the production of digestive juices, lower bloating of stomach, destroy intestinal parasites, and treat constipation^[26]. You place a clove in the leaf and then fold it. Then, chew it slowly to extract its juice. 

If you experience symptoms, such as breathing difficulty, fever, rapid pulse, fatigue and dizziness, and vomiting blood, visit your doctor immediately. However, for mild cases, you can try out these natural home remedies for bloated stomach. 

All material provided in this article is intended for informational and educational purposes only. Thus, always check with your doctor or healthcare professional to determine which remedy is appropriate for you.

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