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11 Home Remedies For Irritable Bowel Syndrome

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Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) can result in a lot of pain and discomfort. Common symptoms of IBS include stomach pain, constipation, diarrhea, cramping and so on.Even though IBS may not result in any serious health related issues, proper treatment is important to cure the symptoms associated with this problem. An individual should consume food items rich in fiber to improve the digestion process. Further, various home remedies are available to deal with the problem of IBS.

Natural Home Remedies For IBS

1. Ginger, Pepper And Cardamom Seeds Mixture 

An individual can prepare a mixture of dry ginger, green cardamom seeds and pepper. This mixture can be added to a glass of water and consumed after each meal to deal with the problem of IBS [1].

 Ginger, Pepper And Cardamom Seeds Mixture 

2. Water

Water can also help an individual in curing various symptoms of IBS. Drinking water on a frequent basis can help in dealing with the problem of constipation resulting from IBS. Consumption of water is also essential to prevent dehydration [2].

3. Asafoetida

Asafoetida can be considered as one of the best home remedies for IBS. Drinking a glass of lukewarm water containing asafoetida, rock salt, and dry ginger powder (1/2 teaspoon) can help in reducing the problem of gas formation resulting from IBS [3].

 Asafoetida

4. Ginger

Intake of food items containing ginger can help in improving the digestion process. Further, an individual can pour lemon juice over ginger slices and consume these slices after each meal to treat the problem of IBS [4].

Ginger

5. Dill Oil

Intake of dill oil with honey (1 teaspoon) after each meal can also help an individual in dealing with the problem of IBS.It is interesting to note that this remedy can also help in preventing the occurrence of IBS on a frequent basis [5].

Dill Oil

6. Lettuce

Consumption of raw lettuce can also help in providing relief from the various symptoms of IBS. To obtain better results, it is advisable to consume steamed lettuce [6].

Lettuce

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7. Carrot

Carrot can be used as a home remedy for IBS. An individual can eat raw carrots or drink carrot juice on a frequent basis to deal with the problem of IBS. Apricot nectar can also be added to the carrot juice to obtain better results [7].

Carrot

8. Flaxseed

Another remedy for IBS is flaxseed. Consumption of a tea prepared by boiling flaxseed (1 teaspoon) in a cup of water before going to bed at night can also help in the treatment of IBS [8].

9. Pears

Intake of fresh, ripe or sweet pears can treat the symptoms of IBS. An individual can also drink pear juice or consume dried pears to obtain relief from the problem of IBS [9].

10. Cabbage

Raw cabbage juice can be prepared and consumed on a regular basis to deal with the problem of IBS. Consumption of raw cabbage can reduce the problem of constipation resulting from IBS [11].

Cabbage

11. Yogurt

Intake of fresh yogurt can also help in relieving the symptoms of IBS. Regular consumption of yogurt can help in improving the digestion process [11].

An individual can also consume a mixture of yogurt (1 cup) and psyllium bulk (1/2 teaspoon) to treat the problem of IBS. It is important to note that this mixture should be consumed only after 60 minutes of having a meal.

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