A series of PresentationByMr. Allah D ad Khan Former DG Agriculture Extension KP Province and Visiting Professor the University of Agriculture Peshawar Pakistan

2. Medicinal Plants for Diseases
“Flatulance ”
A series of Lectures
By
Mr. Allah Dad Khan
former DG Agriculture Extension KP Province
and Visiting Professor the University of
Agriculture Peshawar allahdad52@gmail.com

3. Flatulence
• The socially unacceptable act of passing wind (farting)
can be cured with the use of herbs for flatulence. Even
though there are many people who claim that they
don’t pass gas, everyone does it and everyone would
like to be able to refrain from doing it in certain
circumstances.
• The causes for flatulence can vary from a change of
diet to sensitivity to certain foods or substances. Some
people do it more than others do. Some will feel the
effects of bad gas if they are lactose intolerant and eat
a dairy product.
• The following are some of the herbs for flatulence,
known as carminatives, good for relieving the problem
of flatulence:

5. 1.Angelica –
In addition to relieving gas
and bloated stomachs, a
more common use for this
herb is the treatment of
menstrual cramps. The
easiest way to use this
herb is in a concentrated
liquid, using ten and
twelve drops of it in a
glass of water.

6. 2.Anise –
a few cups of anise tea
per day will dispel any
excess gas that your
body produces and
relieve all of the
associated symptoms.

7. 3.Dandelion –
herbs and roots play a
role in increasing
appetite, and is also a
diuretic. The root
promotes a healthy
immune system and
improves digestion,
which in turn improves a
bad gas situation.

8. 4.Green Tea
relieves pain and
discomfort associated
with bloating and
flatulence

9. 5.Lemon balm –
a member of the mint
family, it calms and
relaxes the digestive
system sufficiently to
allow it to function
properly and alleviate
gas and bloating. It is
most effective when
used in conjunction with
other herb

10. 6.Peppermint –
Peppermint is a herb that
helps to calm
your stomach prevent
painful digestive
gas build-up. Enteric-
coated peppermint
capsule is proven, to be
the best remedy to treat
gas bloating associated
with IBS

11. 7.Roman chamomile
the tea calms and
soothes flatulence, as
well as preventing and
treating anxiety and
muscle spasms.

12. 8.Turmeric –
Turmeric is a folk remedy which helps
in healing flatulence immediately.
curcumin, an active ingredient in
turmeric contains antioxidant agent
that is used as a powerful weapon
against flatulence.Just grind some
turmeric to form a powder and a pinch
of salt to it. Add this to a glass of luke-
warm water and drink it twice a
day.Lavender, fennel seeds, lemon
balm, ginger, garlic, cardamom,
cinnamon, yerba and basil are also
beneficial for flatulence. - See more
at: http://www.natural-
homeremedies.com/5-best-herbal-
remedies-for-
flatulence/#sthash.zMGaV2g1.dpuf

13. 9.Asafoetida

14. 10.Fennel Seeds

15. 11.Rosemary
Rosemary contains anti-septic
properties that is used to sprinkle on
a gassy food to cut the effect.
Rosemary tea is rich in vitamins that
belongs to mint family and is best to
eliminate flatulence. It helps to ease
the pain associated with stomach
cramps and abdominal pain.
Rosemary tea can be easily prepared
from fresh grown herb. Just steep
few leaves for about 10 minutes in
boiling water. Consuming rosemary
tea on regular basis helps to aid
digestion - See more at:
http://www.natural-
homeremedies.com/5-best-herbal-
remedies-for-
flatulence/#sthash.zMGaV2g1.dpuf