Abdominal distention simply means; a distended abdomen. It is a very common ailment and is the outcome of a succulent repast. Pregnancy is the most natural way of abdominal distention. However, the involuntary inhaling of air could also cause abdominal distention. Premenstrual cycle can also lead to a distended abdomen. Nonetheless, the most common cause of a distended abdomen is gastritis. All this depends a lot on the staple diet of a person and it has been observed that the eating of beans; more often than not leads to gastritis. The other major cause of a distended abdomen is the accretion of fluids in the abdomen. Nevertheless, there are some proven herbal treatments for abdominal distention.

Mandarin orange is a vital herbal treatment for abdominal distention. The powdered form of dry rind of an orange (1 tsp) should be intaken when abdominal distention crops up and relief would come within an hour. Asafetida is another potent herbal treatment for abdominal distention. 1 mg of the powdered form of this herb should be taken whenever one feels that abdominal distention is setting in and the symptoms would be resolved in an hour. These herbal treatments have done wonders for people around the world and they would swear an oath for them.