Preparing tea for an upset stomach is a great, natural way to manage mild symptoms at home. Teas like fennel tea with chamomile, boldo tea and peppermint tea are easy to make and can offer quick relief to both adults and children.
When experiencing indigestion, it is common to also experience a loss of appetite. Tea for an upset stomach can therefore be a great way to maintain hydration, especially if you are unable to eat a full meal.
If you experience an upset stomach frequently, are unable to eat several consecutive meals as a result, or additional have nausea, vomiting, fever or severe pain, you are advised to follow-up with your doctor for further assessment.
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What teas can I drink for an upset stomach?
See the following 7 tea recipes that can help treat stomach aches caused by gas or diarrhea:
1. Fennel tea with chamomile
Fennel tea has calming properties that promote digestion and help ease problems with intestinal flow.
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon of loose-leaf chamomile tea
- 1 tablespoon of loose-leaf fennel tea
- 4 bay leaves
- 300 ml of water
Preparation
Place all the ingredients in a pot with the water and boil for approximately 5 minutes. Strain and drink the equivalent of a cup of coffee every 2 hours, for as long as the stomach ache lasts.
2. Lemon balm and chamomile tea
Another effective tea for stomach aches is lemon balm and chamomile tea. This tea contains analgesic, antispasmodic and soothing properties that can relieve discomfort.
Learn more about the health benefits of chamomile tea and how to consume it.
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon of dried chamomile leaves
- 1 tablespoon of loose-leaf fennel
- 1 teaspoon of dried lemon balm leaves
- 1 cup of boiling water
Preparation
Stir all the ingredients in the boiling water and let the mixture sit covered for about 10 minutes. Strain and drink 2 to 3 times a day.
3. Boldo tea
Boldo is a medicinal herb that can be used to treat poor digestion and intestinal colic, detoxify the liver and also tame intestinal gas for a natural relief of symptoms.
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon of dried boldo leaves
- 150 ml of water
Preparation
Place the chopped boldo leaves in a cup of boiling water and let it soak for 10 minutes. Strain and then drink the tea warm 2-3 times a day, particularly before or after meals.
4. Ginger tea
Ginger tea contains gingerol, chogaol and zingerone, which are substances with naturally anti-inflammatory and antiemetic properties. These properties can help to relieve inflammation of the esophagus and reduce stomach acidity that may be contributing to an upset stomach.
Additionally, ginger tea has a naturally antiemetic action, which helps to relieve nausea and vomiting caused by stomach pain.
Ingredients
- 1 cm of ginger (sliced or grated)
- 1 liter of boiling water.
Preparation
Bring the water to a boil and add the ginger. Let it boil for an additional 5 to 10 minutes. Remove the ginger and divide the infusion into 3 to 4 portions. You can drink it throughout the day, 20 minutes before meals.
Another option way to make this tea is to replace the fresh ginger root with 1 teaspoon of powdered ginger.
This tea should be avoided by anyone with active bleeding in the stomach (from an ulcer, for example) or by anyone taking anticoagulant medications. Ginger has anticoagulant properties that can increase the risk for bleeding and hemorrhage.
5. Black tea with lemon
Black tea with lemon is recommended for stomach aches because it stimulates digestion and is great for treating abdominal discomfort related to gas or diarrhea.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon of loose-leaf black tea leaves
- 1 cup of boiling water
- Juice squeezed from half of a lemon
Preparation
Add the black tea leaves to the boiling water and then add the lemon juice. Sweeten to taste and drink 2 to 3 times a day.
6. Bay leaf tea
Bay leaves contain anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic action, which can help to relieve stomach cramps. Bay leaves also have astringent properties, which can be useful for treating diarrhea. Learn more about the benefits of bay leaves and how to incorporate them into your diet.
Ingredients
- 1 dried bay leaf
- 1 cup of water
Preparation
Boil the water in a pot or kettle. Add the leaf, cover the recipient and steep for 10 minutes. Then strain and drink up to 4 cups per day.
This tea is not recommended for children, pregnant women or breastfeeding women.
7. Peppermint tea
Peppermint tea contains antiseptic, soothing and analgesic properties which can help to relieve gastrointestinal symptoms like stomach aches, nausea and vomiting.
Ingredients
- 1 cup of water
- 1 tablespoon of chopped peppermint leaves
How to prepare
Boil the water and add the peppermint leaves. Steep for 10 minutes. Then strain and drink. You should drink this tea 3 times per day, after meals.
8. Marshmallow tea
Marshmallow tea is prepared using the root of the medicinal plant Althaea officinalis. This plant has anti-inflammatory and soothing stomach-protecting effects which can help relieve stomach pain or burning.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon of marshmallow root
- 1 cup of boiling water
Preparation
Add the marshmallow root to the cup of boiling water and let it soak for 10 minutes. Strain and drink immediately, up to 2 cups a day.
9. Licorice tea
Licorice contains glycyrrhizin, a substance that helps reduce stomach acidity and protects the gastric mucosa. It can be very beneficial for relieving nausea or vomiting caused by heartburn, gastric ulcers, stomach pain. or indigestion.
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon licorice root;
- 1 cup of boiling water;
- Honey to sweeten to taste.
Preparation
Add the licorice to the cup of boiling water, cover and let it sit for 10 minutes. Strain and sweeten with honey if desired. Drink this tea up to 2 times a day.
Licorice tea should not be consumed by pregnant or breastfeeding women, nor by anyone with a history of high blood pressure, heart problems or kidney disease.
10. Bay cedar tea
Bay cedar tea (prepared with Guazuma ulmifolia leaves) has antispasmodic properties, which act on the smooth muscle of the intestine and bladder and promote their relaxation. This tea can therefore be consumed if you are experiencing cramping or abdominal pain.
Ingredients
- 2 to 3 tablespoons of dried mutamba bark;
- 1 liter of boiling water.
Preparation
Place the dried bay cedar peels in the boiling water and leave for 10 to 15 minutes over medium heat. Then remove from heat, cover and let rest for 10 to 15 minutes. Then strain and drink 2 to 3 times a day.
11. Star anise tea
Star anise tea contains calming and digestive properties that help to soothe an upset stomach.
Ingredients
- 4 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon of chamomile
- 1 spoonful of star anise
- 300 ml of water.
Preparation
Place all the ingredients in a pot and boil for 5 minutes. Drink one up every 2 hours, until your stomach pain improves.
12. Grapefruit and chamomile tea
A great remedy for stomach pain is grapefruit and chamomile, as this combination contains analgesic and antispasmodic properties that can help to relieve discomfort.
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon of dried chamomile leaves
- 1 teaspoon of dried grapefruit leaves
- 1 teaspoon of green anise seeds
- 1 cup of boiling water
Preparation
Mix all the ingredients and let stand covered for about 10 minutes. Paste and take 2 to 3 times a day. Learn about other properties of anise.
13. Cinnamon tea
Cinnamon tea has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory compounds that can help relieve stomach pain and reduce inflammation of the intestinal mucosa. It can also be consumed to prevent the development of digestive problems like gastric ulcers.
Ingredients
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 cup of boiling water
Preparation:
Place 1 cinnamon stick in a cup of boiling water and let it soak for 10 minutes. Remove the stick and drink up to 3 cups a day, before meals.