Herb
Treatment Support
regulates blood flow to stomach
Application
tea, tincture, capsules
Stomachache
Christopher Hobbs:
“Stomachaches can result from a variety of factors including emotional or environmental stress, overeating, eating while rushed or upset, and eating improperly cooked foods. It can also result from consuming spoiled food.”
Etiologic and Other Factors
- Dietary Causes: Overeating, consuming spicy, fatty, or contaminated foods, or food intolerances (e.g., lactose or gluten).
- Infections: Viral gastroenteritis, bacterial infections (e.g., food poisoning), or parasitic infections.
- Inflammatory Conditions: Gastritis, peptic ulcers, or inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
- Functional Issues: Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), gas, or bloating.
- Other Causes: Stress, anxiety, menstrual cramps, appendicitis, gallstones, or kidney stones.
When to Seek Professional Help
Seek medical attention if you experience:
- Severe or worsening pain, especially sudden or sharp.
- Pain lasting longer than 48 hours.
- Fever, chills, or sweating.
- Persistent vomiting or inability to keep fluids down.
- Blood in vomit, stool, or black/tarry stools.
- Unexplained weight loss or persistent appetite changes.
- Signs of dehydration (dry mouth, dizziness, decreased urination).
- Abdominal swelling or tenderness.
Treatment Plan for Stomachache
When to Treat at Home with Herbs
Mild stomachaches (e.g., indigestion, bloating, or gas) can often be managed at home with herbal remedies such as:
- Ginger (Zingiber officinale): Relieves nausea and soothes the stomach.
- Peppermint (Mentha x piperita): Eases gas, bloating, and spasms.
- Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla): Reduces inflammation and relaxes muscles.
- Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) Seeds: Helps with digestion and reduces gas.
- Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra) Root: Protects the stomach lining (avoid prolonged use).
- Turmeric (Curcuma longa): Anti-inflammatory properties for mild irritation.
Caution: Use herbal remedies only if the symptoms are mild and do not involve red-flag signs (e.g., severe pain, bleeding). If there’s no improvement after a day or two, consult a healthcare provider.
Christopher Hobbs:
“An herbal program can include herbs to soothe the stomach, bitter tonics, and herbs to regulate the blood-supply to the stomach.”
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Herbal Remedies for Stomachache
Herb
Treatment Support
Application
Herb
Treatment Support
carminative
Application
tea, tincture
Herb
Treatment Support
digestive tonic
Application
tincture, tablet, capsule
Herb
Treatment Support
soothing demulcent
Application
tea, tincture, capsule
Herb
Treatment Support
cooling carminative
Application
tea
Related Stomachache conditions
Additional Ailment
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Application
No additional ailments found.
The information given here is designed to help you make informed choices about your health. The information is drawn from numerous sources—both traditional medicine practice, from the clinical experience of many herbalists currently practicing, and supported by decades of scientific research from the author. The research most consulted includes human clinical trials that help to determine the most effective and safe herbs for various needs, the best doses, and types of preparations.
The information offered in this database is not intended as a substitute for any that may have been prescribed by your health practitioner or physician.
