Stomach Ache Remedies

Stomach ache is the discomfort experienced in the abdominal region, that is, between the chest and the groin. Adults and children, both suffer from mild to severe stomach ache at least once in their lifetime. Children love to fake a tummy ache as it is a great way to miss school or in case they have a pending homework.

Even adults fake a stomach ache to spend the day playing golf instead of slogging at the work desk.
       Well, many times we do have a genuine stomach ache that disrupts work and pleasure. What should be done at such a time, when we really need to finish something urgent and a stomach ache holds us down?

Well, we can always visit a doctor for treatment but a simple, annoying tummy ache can be treated using some simple stomach ache remedies at home. The following time-tested home remedies for a stomach ache will surely provide you some relief.

The following home remedies will help you cure your stomach ache the natural way. Try these effective stomach ache home remedies.

• Drink some lemon tea added with honey to treat stomach ache.
• Drink a mixture of 1 teaspoon mint juice and lime juice. You can even add ginger juice and black salt to make it more effective and get quick relief from stomach ache.

• Grate a small piece of ginger and squeeze the juice. Application of the juice on the lower abdomen along with a gentle massage will surely soothe a nagging stomach ache.
• Place a heat pad or a hot water bottle on the aching stomach region to help relieve the pain.
• Drink lukewarm water and herbal teas to get relief from mild stomach aches.

• If you are suffering from stomach ache due to menstrual cycle then you should avoid salt and caffeine. This causes bloating that adds up to your discomfort. Women should have a rich diet of iron, vitamin B and calcium to get relief from menstrual cramps.

• Take a glass of water and add a teaspoon of salt and sugar to it. Drink this solution to cure your stomach ache.
• A tablespoon of apple cider vinegar should be mixed with a glass of water and a tablespoon of honey. This is an effective home remedy for stomach ache.
• A glass of plain soda will do wonders for stomach ache due to acidity.

• Eat pomegranate seeds sprinkled with salt and black pepper and chew on the seeds properly. It will definitely give you some relief from the pain and discomfort.
• Drink a glass of water with aniseed's soaked overnight for pain relief.

Herbal remedies to treat stomach ache are very useful in curing the abdominal discomfort. These natural herbs have no side effects and help treat pain naturally.

• Prepare a herbal tea by mixing fennel and peppermint herbs together in water. Boil the water for 20 to 30 minutes. Cool the mixture and prepare your tea using this solution. It is really effective in easing stomach ache.
• Add one teaspoon of essential oils like peppermint and fennel with fluids and juices to relieve stomach pains.

• Chamomile tea and slippery elm herbs' tea is useful in soothing the inflamed stomach lining. You can use these herbal tea thrice a day and soothe the aching stomach muscles.
• Lemon balm, St. John's wort, Valerian herb and rue herbal tea calms down nerves and heals the damaged nerves.

• Take a relaxing bath with water added with 5 drops of rosemary oil to cure stomach ache.
• Juice from Aloe vera leaf is one of the effective herbal remedies for stomach ache.

• Massaging the stomach with diluted arnica oil is a useful stomach ache remedy.
• Bite a piece of ginger and chew on it. The juice is the most effective herbal remedy for stomach ache.

It is very difficult to make children gulp down medications for stomach ache. The following remedies will cure your child in a safe and effective way.

• Give the child 1/4th teaspoon of ginger juice mixed with 1/2 teaspoon honey to treat stomach ache. This remedy is not recommended for children under two years of age.

• Make the child drink lemon juice mixed in warm water. It helps in easing children stomach ache.
• Juice made from fruits like oranges, apples, pears, grapes and papaya are useful in curing stomach pain.
• Buttermilk added with 1 teaspoon coriander juice is an effective stomach ache remedy for kids.

• Prepare a paste of asafetida in water and apply it over the abdomen. It relieves infantile colic and reduces gaseous distension in children.
• Prepare a solution by boiling five to six cloves in a cup of water. Give this concoction to your child to drink as it is excellent in relieving colic, pain and flatulence.

• Give your kid a cup of yogurt to eat. Yogurt contains many good bacteria that help in reducing stomach ache in children due to an infection.

These were some of the useful remedies that are helpful in getting rid of the stomach pain. Do not overeat and avoid going to sleep directly after a meal. Take care of your digestive health. A healthy digestive system is the basis for a healthy body.