7 Herbal Tea That Help To Treat Indigestion

Don’t worry its common! Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) physician Neo Min Jun – who works at Eu Yan Sang TCM Clinic and divides her time among the branches in Chinatown, Tiong Bahru and Simei – offers some remedies for digestive issues for your tummy. These herbal teas can be easily prepared in your Singapore home, so sip away and enjoy!

# Hawthorn oolong tea

If you have had too much oily foods, consider sipping on some Hawthorn Oolong Tea. How would it help? Well, Hawthorn aids in the digestion of meat and oily food. Its sour and sweet taste makes it work well in the stomach, spleen and liver meridians or channels through which qi travels. If you are pregnant, please do not consume this. For those with gastric problems should seek TCM advice before consuming.

# Malt tea

In TCM, bloating due to over-eating is often caused by undigested food and stagnant qi in the stomach. To relieve bloatedness, try drinking some Malt Tea! Malt helps to break down carbohydrates and regulate the stagnant qi in the stomach which helps with bloatedness. The natural saltiness of malt works well in the stomach and spleen meridians.

# Ginger and orange peel tea

Ginger and orange peel does seem like a weird combination of ingredients to be used to brew tea. But, trust me, it works wonders! If you have been vomiting, drink the tea and be relieved instantly. When the qi in the stomach flows upwards, regurgitation and vomiting occurs. Ginger and orange peel can help the qi in the stomach flow in the right direction – downwards. The orange peel also boosts the qi of the spleen, which helps digestion.

# Kudzu flower tea

If you are someone who drinks frequently, this tea can help with hangovers. The pueraria flower has a sweet taste and works well in the spleen and stomach meridians. It helps to increase the vigour of the stomach, relieve hangover symptoms and quench the thirst caused by excessive alcohol intake.

# Chamomile tea

Chamomile is another herb that is known to help treat digestive problems, mostly because of its anti-spasmodic and anti-inflammatory properties it contains. This tea is also famous for being a calming drink, being able to reduce the stress carried by the body and help refresh the drinker, usually during periods of high anxiety.

# Fennel seed tea

Feeling nauseous? This tea will help! The essential oils found in crushed fennel contains estrogen, which inhibits muscles spasms, allowing you to digest more easily. Fennel seed has also traditionally been used in Ayurvedic treatment to relieve nausea. It’s also anti-flatulence, gets rid of stomach cramps, helps indigestion and bloating.

# Peppermint tea

Peppermint is one of the best solutions for gas related problems in the stomach, as it helps in expelling gas formed in the stomach while also calming the digestive system, reducing indigestion. So, if you are having problems with releasing gas, let this tea work its wonders.