Gas is nothing but the excess production of gas in the stomach. Gas is something which comes out of the anus; however, if it comes out of the mouth it called a belch or a burp. The undue production of gas is also known as flatulence and eructation. The other common name for unnecessary gas production is flatus. Normally, every human being produces 1 to 4 pints of gas in a day. A belch or a burp would not give a foul odor; however, when gas is released from the anus it is accompanied with a very foul odor and the situation created around could be very thwarting. The awful smell is the result of all the decomposed matter in the intestines.

Fennel seeds are very affective as an herbal treatment for flatulence. After eating your food; take a tsp of fennel seeds. The laxative and carminative propensities of fennel seeds would resolve things to immediate affect. Oregano leaves are also a very good herbal treatment for flatulence. You would need to chew a few raw leaves of oregano after your meals and the symptoms of flatulence would be gone instantly. For relief from burping and belching; mix half a tablespoon of honey and half a tablespoon of dill oil and you would stop belching in no time.

Shigellosis is caused by the bacteria named Shigella; which thrives in contaminated water. The toxins produced by this bacteria cause’s damage to the walls of the intestines. If it is a fatal attack; then ulcers night erupt in the walls of the intestines. The symptoms include intense pain in the abdomen and blood in the stools. This disease is also known as Bacillary Dysentery. The actual cause of this disease can easily be attributed to bad hygiene. It is a contagious disease and children are vulnerable to it. Though, adults are as susceptible. The disease is treatable; however, herbal treatment is the best way out.

Wood Blewit is a very potent herbal treatment for Shigellosis. A powder needs to be prepared of the leaves and roots of Wood Blewit. Boil one tablespoon of this powder in water; then strain and cool it. Drink this thrive daily and the antibacterial propensities of this herb would resolve the symptoms of Bacillary Dysentery in three days. The seeds of the sunflower are also very effective in treating Shigellosis. Boil 35g of these seeds in water for 45 mins and cool it; then add sugar to taste and drink it. Sugar needs to be added to lessen the acrid taste of the seeds. However, expecting mothers are advised not to take this treatment. The symptoms of Shigellosis are resolved in a week.

Amoebiasis is an infection which eventuates into colitis. It denudes the red blood cells. The virus which causes this disease goes by the name of proteinases lyse. It infects the intestines and the infection reaches the rectum. Amoebiasis is rampant in tropical countries and developing countries. This is because they make use of their hands for all washing purposes; including their rectum. Entamoeba histolytica Virus is also responsible for this ailment. Latest studies have revealed that there is one more virus which cause; Amoebiasis and it is called Entamoeba dispar. This disease is also known as amoebic dysentery and blood flux.

However, there are certain herbal treatments for this disease. You would need to grind 30gms of Bu GU Zhi (Psoralea Fruit) with 130 Gms of Ying Su Ke (Poppy Shell) this should be concocted with honey and taken after meals; atleast twice daily. Peperomia pellucida, Basil leaves, Erigeron, Psoralea Fruit, Terminalia Arjuna bark, Verbascum sinaiticum, Cestrum auriculatum roots (boiled), Dan Dou Chi (Fermented Soya Bean), Cistus leaves and Yellowroot extract are all very good herbal treatments for Amoebiasis. These herbs need to be boiled with water and taken atleast twice daily. People who have tried these herbal treatments would swear an oath for their efficacy.

The term Halitosis means foul/bad breath. This condition is all too common. It is sad but true that most people who suffer from bad breath are not even aware of it. Unless; ofcourse they are fervent smoochers. The other way out is to smell your own breath; by the simple procedure of cupping your hands and breathing out through you mouth. If you don’t like your own breath; then you can imagine what the person you are talking to would think of you. Halitosis is enough to make people shun you. The opposite sex is sure to remain far away you. However, there are some proven herbal remedies to combat Halitosis.

The usage of fenugreek is a very herbal remedy for Halitosis. Tea made of the seeds of this herb should be drunk on regular basis to ward off bad breath. Boil one litre of water with a teaspoon of fenugreek seeds and imbibe it. Avocado is a very potent herbal remedy for Halitosis; as it tends to destroy all the bacteria of the intestines. Raw guava is also very effective in treating Halitosis. Guava has malic and oxalic; which destroy all the foul breath causing bacteria. All the aforementioned herbal treatments for Halitosis are proven and safe.

The most devastating ailment of the intestines is Cholera. It is a critical malady; concerning the lower portion of the small bowel. It is caused because of contagious water and is rampant in the rainy season. This is the reason why the mortality rate is high in this ailment. The ailing person gets relentless cramps in the stomach and the throat seems to be parched always. The restlessness becomes very evident. A fever always accompanies this ailment. One can make out from the voice of the person ailing; as to how much the person is suffering. In simple words the ailing person starts looking haggard.

Nonetheless, there are some herbal treatments for this ailment. Lemon plays a very important role in the herbal treatment of Cholera. Fresh lemon juice is capable of killing the Cholera bacteria in a very short span of time. So, it is imperative that the patient be given fresh lime juice atleast thrice daily. Another potent herbal treatment for Cholera is Guava root bark. You would need to make a decoction of 30gms of guava root bark with a litre of water. Then the decoction should be boiled to about 1/3^rd of its level and then given to the patient twice daily, after cooling.