If there is one herb to use to deflate, this is it.
Tired of being bloated all the time? This aromatic herb is for you. Used for centuries for its medicinal benefits, it is now the favorite flavoring for traditional pizzas. Don’t hesitate to add it at the end of the preparation because it is a real digestive support.
This herb can help relieve bloating, heaviness, flatulence and abdominal cramps. It is antispamodic and thus reduces stomach aches. It also promotes digestion by stimulating the production of bile. The French Medicines Agency also recognizes its effectiveness in the symptomatic treatments of digestive disorders. “This plant protects liver cells from the harmful effects of viruses, free radicals and certain toxins” Sylvie Hampikian, a pharmacologist specializing in alternative medicine, confirmed to us in a previous article. According to her, it is necessary “drink herbal tea at noon and in the evening after meals“to be sure to digest well.
Do you have any idea about this famous essential aromatic herb? It is theoregano. Sold in supermarkets, it is easily sprinkled on dishes (stews, pizzas, etc.) or consumed as an infusion if digestion is difficult. Two possibilities:
► A simple herbal tea: put a teaspoon of dried oregano leaves in a cup of boiling water, let it infuse for 10 minutes and drink two cups a day.
► A combined digestive herbal tea: for a 100g packet of herbal tea, mix 30 grams of oregano leaves, 40 grams of fennel seeds and 30 grams of sweet flag leaves. Immerse 3 tablespoons of the mixture in 75 cl of cold water, boil for 3 minutes covered, turn off the heat and infuse for 10 minutes before filtering. Drink regularly throughout the day.
Note that you can choose classic oregano or its cousin, the marjoram. Both can be consumed in dry form as an infusion to support the digestive system. In general, oregano is a plant also known for its antioxidant, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties. No more reason to forget it.