Essential Oils for those Holiday Digestive Woes
Dec 3rd, 2008 by lindasmith
One too many parties and your digestive system is out of whack? That seems to be a common ailment especially during the month of December when so many people attend Christmas and New Year’s celebrations. It does not take much to throw our digestive systems a curve which can certainly drain our energy and make us feel down right misearble.
Here Are Some Essential Oil Remedies for Over Eating/Drinking
An easy remedy is peppermint oil. Have you ever thought about why resturants put out a bowl of peppermint candies as you leave their establishments? Peppermint with its high menthol content soothes digestive upsets and can relieve bloating and that feeling of having over done it. Peppermint improves digestin and combats parasites. It relaxes the smooth muscles of the intestinal tract and promotes peristalsis.
Another great remedy is fennel. Indian resturants usually have a bowl of fennel seeds to finish off your meal. Fennel stimulates the gastrointestinal system, is antispasmodic, antiseptic and counteracts flatulence and nausea. It promotes digesstion and prevents fermentation.
Anise is another essential oil with a long history as a digestive stimulant. It is antispasmodic, antiseptic, stimulates and increases bile flow which will help to break down fats. It combats spastic colitis, indigestion and intestinal pain.
Patchouli is a powerful digestive aid as well. It combats nausea, is antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory and reduces fluid retention.
And then there is of course Ginger. It has been traditionally used to combat nausea and gastro-intestinal fermentation. it is antispasmodic, antiseptic, and combats indigestion.
Well this is a pretty long list of oils that can aid us during holiday upsets. There is a blend that includes these oils plus tarragon, juniper and lemongrass and that is Di-Gize. This blend was especially formulated to relieve digestive problems including indigestion, heartburn, and bloating. It also combats candida and parasite infestation.
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