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Herbal Remedies for the Stomach Flu

Updated on February 9, 2009

Believe it or not, but those annoying symptoms of watery diarrhea, persistent vomiting and aching stomach cramps are something that you want to stick to. In a world where we seek instant relief for the smallest of ailments, the stomach flu is one that you want to allow to run its course.

The explanation is rather simple: the virus has entered your body and because your body is a great piece of engineering it will work as hard as it can to expel it out. While those liquid watery squirts of diarrhea and your gagging trips to the toilet are not pretty pictures to imagine, indeed, they are very effective methods of the body's way of healing.

Heading to the nearest pharmacy for anti-diarrheal medication or running to the doctor to have something prescribed are not the most savy choices, unless you are the President of the United States with an important speech to be aired on nationwide television or you are a famous entity that must go to the Emmy Awards. If you are none of the above, then your best bet is to simply call off from work and take a day or two of rest.

However, if you have a minute break in between bathroom trips, you may use some herbsl remedies to sooth your stomach. While these will not cure the stomach flu, they may give some relief and help your stomach slowly recover as nature intended. The advantage of herbal remedies is the fact that they virtually come with little or no side effects and they can br much cheaper than regular medications.

Here are some helpful herbal remedies for the stomach flu:

Ginger

When it comes to nausea and vomiting, ginger can be a great helper. Ginger is often offered to those suffering from motion sickness. Relief may be provided by sipping on a nice ginger tea or from chewing on a piece of ginger. Ginger candy may also help relieve the nausea.

Peppermint

Peppermint tea offers the opportunity in getting those stomach muscles to relax. Stomach muscles will be in turmoil like an ocean in a storm and this tra may help sooth them up a bit.

Chamomile

We often associate this drink with calm evenings when we are unable to sleep. Chamomile however, other than helping people fall asleep, can be a great friend when it comes to taming the stomach flu. A cup of brewed chamomile will help you deal with the tummy troubles in a much better way. Be careful in consuming chamomile if you are allergic to ragweed.

Blueberries

Dried blueberries are high in fiber and offer an ingredient like no other:anthocyanosides, which has been thought to be able to kill the E-coli bacteria. This remedy has been used for many years to treat children's diarrhea.

Lemon Juice

Even though its high acidic contents may appear to do more harm than good, when diluted is some water, lemon juice may kill those harmful pathogens. A few drops can also be added to your favorite tea.

Herbal remedies may be very helpful to those sick with the stomach flu. Unlike medications, they offer support without interefering with the natural healing processes of our bodies. Along with a BRAT diet consisting of Bread, Rice, Applesauce and Toast, they may help sooth your stomach and even ultimately allow you to relax.

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