| First, the Causes: | | | | mastication. |
| Gas in the stomach and bowels is the results of | | | | |
| improper digestion. Most of the gas in the intestinal | | | | Medicinal Herbs |
| tract is composed of nitrogen, carbon dioxide, and | | | | - Fennel: |
| methane. | | | | |
| | | | | It is one of the thoroughly tried remedies for gas, |
| The amount of hydrogen and carbon dioxide in the | | | | acid in stomach, gout, cramps, colic, and spasms. |
| intestines largely depends upon the diet, since these | | | | |
| gases are mostly produced by bacteria in the colon | | | | “Side Effects” |
| acting on unabsorbed carbohydrates and proteins in | | | | |
| the diet. | | | | It’s excellent for obesity, increases flow of urine. |
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| Approximately 600 cc of gas is passed each day, and | | | | - Ginger: |
| about two-thirds of this is produced in the intestines. | | | | |
| | | | | Prevents acid in stomach, gas, fermentation of food, |
| Air swallowed during routine everyday activities | | | | and nausea |
| contributes only a small amount to the total gas | | | | |
| content of the intestinal tract. | | | | “Side Effects” |
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| Certain conditions, such as strictures or spasm in the | | | | Excellent in cases of suppressed menstruation. |
| small intestine or colon, may cause some obstruction | | | | Good for sore throats. |
| to the bowel, thereby producing “gas pains.” | | | | |
| | | | | - Golden Seal: |
| Large amounts of gas in the intestinal tract may be | | | | |
| produced by eating certain foods, by improper | | | | One of the best remedies of all the herbs. It seems |
| absorption of some foods, particularly carbohydrates, | | | | like a cure all because it kills and neutralizes poisons. |
| or by an overgrowth of gas-producing bacteria. | | | | It’s great for stomach problems and nausea. It |
| Eating wrong combinations of food will cause gas to | | | | works for all skin problems incredibly well. Helps |
| form in the stomach and bowels. | | | | digestion. It cures most all throat problems. Great |
| | | | | for colds and fevers. Makes a fine tonic. Body |
| Drinking with meals causes a sour stomach and | | | | parts: it’s excellent for the eyes. Good for |
| fermentation, as does hasty eating and poor | | | | prostate troubles. |