Acharya Balkrishna suggests a simple glass of mint water with lemon and black salt to calm an upset stomach. This natural Ayurvedic drink may help with bloating, gas, indigestion, and even mild IBS symptoms.
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If your stomach is giving you trouble after meals, you might want to check your kitchen before running to the pharmacy. Turns out, the humble mint leaf could be your new digestive BFF. Yes, the same fresh green leaves you toss into your chai or garnish your salad with could help soothe your tummy like a pro.
Ayurveda expert Acharya Balkrishna recently shared a super-easy remedy on Facebook that’s creating a buzz online. Here’s the recipe: take 8-10 fresh mint leaves, crush them, and mix in a glass of water. Squeeze in half a lemon and sprinkle a pinch of black salt. Drink it slowly.
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According to Acharya Balkrishna, this simple drink can improve poor digestion, calm an upset stomach, and even reduce bloating and gas.
The combination of mint, lemon, and black salt is thought to stimulate your digestive system and balance your gut naturally.
If you’ve ever struggled with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), which often brings stomach pain, gas, bloating, and irregular bowel habits, mint might help here too. Research shows that peppermint oil, a concentrated form of the herb, contains menthol, which relaxes the muscles of the digestive tract. This can ease IBS symptoms.
A 2014 review of nine studies including over 700 IBS patients found that peppermint oil capsules significantly improved symptoms compared to a placebo. However, a 2021 study suggested that while peppermint oil might help, more rigorous research is needed to confirm its effects.
Most studies used peppermint oil capsules, not fresh leaves, so the effectiveness of mint water may vary. But it doesn’t hurt to try!
Even if IBS isn’t your issue, mint could still help with common indigestion, you know, when food sits too long in your stomach and makes you feel heavy, bloated, or gassy.
Studies suggest peppermint oil can help food move faster through the stomach, reducing discomfort.
Again, most research focuses on peppermint oil rather than raw leaves, but a fresh mint drink is a gentle, natural approach that many people swear by.
– Use fresh leaves: Crushing them releases natural oils.
– Add lemon and black salt: Helps stimulate digestion and balance acidity.
– Drink it slowly: Let your tummy absorb the benefits.
– Try consistently: Regular use may help prevent bloating and digestive discomfort over time.
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