{"id":7411,"date":"2010-11-29T12:37:00","date_gmt":"2010-11-29T19:37:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.survival-spot.com\/survival-blog\/?p=7411"},"modified":"2013-04-15T11:23:12","modified_gmt":"2013-04-15T18:23:12","slug":"natural-remedies-for-soothing-an-upset-stomach","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.survival-spot.com\/survival-blog\/natural-remedies-for-soothing-an-upset-stomach\/","title":{"rendered":"Natural Remedies for Soothing an Upset Stomach"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>Jillian Gileis a guest blogger for <\/em><a href=\"http:\/\/www.guidetohealthcareschools.com\/blog\/\">An Apple a Day<\/a><em> and a writer on earning your <\/em>nursing degree<em> for the Guide to Health Education.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>When we are at home, comfy in our modern lifestyles, we are all too quick to reach for chemical relief for our problems.\u00a0 Headache? We reach for aspirin.\u00a0Stomachache? Its Pepto-Bismol or Tums.\u00a0 However, all these cures have a basis in herbal remedies.\u00a0 When we start feeling sick out in nature, we might not have those over-the-counter drugs handy\u2014but we have something even better\u2014nature itself.\u00a0 Here are some cures for common upset stomach symptoms that we can easly find when out in nature.<!--more--><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Dandelion<\/strong>\u2014nature\u2019s most prolific weed.\u00a0 This humble plant      is considered the bane of the suburbs, and a lot of time and effort is      spent trying to eradicate it.\u00a0 However, dandelions are a great source      for Vitamins A, C, beta-carotene, potassium, iron, and copper.\u00a0 This      makes the plant perfect for soothing upset stomachs.\u00a0 A tea brewed      from the leaf and roots will help with indigestion, kidney problems, and      constipation.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Chamomile<\/strong>.\u00a0 This plant isn&#8217;t just for trying to      relax.\u00a0 Teas made with the flowers of this plant also ease cramps,      diarrhea, indigestion, nausea, and disgestion problems caused by stress      (because it helps you relax).\u00a0 Chamomile does grow in the wild and is      probably right under your feet when you&#8217;re hiking and you didn&#8217;t even      notice.\u00a0 It is a low, scrubby plant with white, daisy-like      flowers.\u00a0 It is most notable for the sweet, pineapple-y scent when it      is crushed.<\/li>\n<li><strong>St.      John&#8217;s Wort<\/strong> will cheer up your mind and      body.\u00a0 This herb is mostly known for it&#8217;s use in treating mild      depression and seasonal anxiety disorders.\u00a0 However, brewing a tea      with the leaves and flowers can also soothe your stomach, from mild      nauseau to uclers.\u00a0 St. John&#8217;s Wort actually grows wild throughout      the U.S.\u00a0 The plant grows in spear shaped bunches of five-petalled,      yellow flowers.\u00a0 Beware, if you are taking other prescription drugs,      St. John&#8217;s Wort has been known to interfere with their absorption.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Yarrow<\/strong>.\u00a0 This herb, like many other natural remedies, is      often frowned upon as a weed.\u00a0 Yarrow looks a lot like the more      common (though introduced) Queen Anne&#8217;s Lace, althought yarrow leaves are      more feathery.\u00a0 Teas made with yarrow leaves soothe the stomach, and      their antiseptic purposes are good for soothing upset stomachs and kidney      problems.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fennel<\/strong>.\u00a0 This short, shrubby plant often makes its      appearance in recipes more than herbal cures.\u00a0 It is native to the      Mediterranean, although it has been introduced around the world (mostly      through herb gardens) and now can be found in dry areas, sea coasts, and      river banks.\u00a0 It can be recognized by its star shaped bunches of      flowers and its strong aromatic smell.\u00a0 Teas made from the leaves      have traditionally been used to sooth hiccups and freshen the breath,      although evidence now supports the fact that it eases nausea, stomach      cramps, diarrhea, and purifies the kidneys.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mint<\/strong> for fresh breath and fresh stomachs.\u00a0 A wide      variety of mint plants grow wild throughout the world.\u00a0 Chances are      when you are out in nature you will stumble across one type of mint plant      or another.\u00a0 Mint teas, brewed with the leaves,      are popular not only for their taste, but because they ease digestion and      soothe upset stomachs.\u00a0 Peppermint, which contains the most of the      aromatic oils that soothe stomachs, is the best to use when you&#8217;re not      feeling well, but in a pinch any mint will do.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>It can be miserable to feel sick when you&#8217;re out in the wild and far away from your local pharmacy, but keep in mind that nature will also be there to help you.\u00a0 <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Jillian Gileis a guest blogger for An Apple a Day and a writer on earning your nursing degree for the Guide to Health Education. When we are at home, comfy in our modern lifestyles, we are all too quick to reach for chemical relief for our problems.\u00a0 Headache? We reach for aspirin.\u00a0Stomachache? 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