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Behzadi F, Narenjkar Esfahani R. Herbal Remedies for Bloating in Traditional Iranian Medicine: Natural Antioxidants for Managing Abdominal Bloating. pbp 2025; 7 (1) :71-75
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1- Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran
2- Faculty of Medicine, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran ,reyhanehnarenjkar@gmail.com
2- Faculty of Medicine, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran ,
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Objective: Bloating, a biological process characterized by gas accumulation within the gastrointestinal tract, often results in abdominal pain and discomfort. Both children and adults frequently experience bloating and associated abdominal pain, causing significant distress. This review aims to identify and report on natural antioxidants that may be effective in alleviating bloating.
Methods: For this review, literature searches were conducted using keywords such as "herbal remedies," "bloating," and "traditional medicine." Databases such as Google Scholar, SID, MagIran, PubMed, and Scopus were utilized for the search. Ethnobotanical articles relevant to the topic were reviewed.
Results: Herbal remedies including ginger, peppermint, turmeric, cumin, caraway, wormwood, dandelion, burdock, hibiscus, lemon balm, chamomile, and fennel have been shown to effectively reduce abdominal bloating and improve digestive health.
Conclusion: The present study demonstrates that Iranian herbal remedies with potent antioxidant properties offer effective solutions for reducing abdominal bloating and enhancing digestive health. These herbs, through their bioactive compounds, not only alleviate gas accumulation within the stomach and intestines but also exert anti-inflammatory and soothing effects, which contribute to the alleviation of bloating-related abdominal pain. These findings emphasize the significance of utilizing natural and traditional treatments for managing digestive disorders and improving quality of life. A combination of these herbs, considering their unique properties, appears to be a comprehensive and effective therapeutic strategy for reducing bloating and promoting gastrointestinal health.
Methods: For this review, literature searches were conducted using keywords such as "herbal remedies," "bloating," and "traditional medicine." Databases such as Google Scholar, SID, MagIran, PubMed, and Scopus were utilized for the search. Ethnobotanical articles relevant to the topic were reviewed.
Results: Herbal remedies including ginger, peppermint, turmeric, cumin, caraway, wormwood, dandelion, burdock, hibiscus, lemon balm, chamomile, and fennel have been shown to effectively reduce abdominal bloating and improve digestive health.
Conclusion: The present study demonstrates that Iranian herbal remedies with potent antioxidant properties offer effective solutions for reducing abdominal bloating and enhancing digestive health. These herbs, through their bioactive compounds, not only alleviate gas accumulation within the stomach and intestines but also exert anti-inflammatory and soothing effects, which contribute to the alleviation of bloating-related abdominal pain. These findings emphasize the significance of utilizing natural and traditional treatments for managing digestive disorders and improving quality of life. A combination of these herbs, considering their unique properties, appears to be a comprehensive and effective therapeutic strategy for reducing bloating and promoting gastrointestinal health.
Received: 2024/09/17 | Accepted: 2024/07/31 | Published: 2024/07/31
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