Flatulence remedies

Clove has been traditionally used as a carminative, antiemetic, toothache remedy, and counterirritant. Clove oil is believed to be a carminative, occasionally used in the treatment of flatulent colic, and is commonly used topically for symptomatic relief of toothache. 

Catnip contains nepetalactone, a volatile oil similar to that found in valerian root. It acts as a mild sedative to relieve migraines, menstrual cramps, tension, and anxiety. Many consider catnip effective in treating flatulence and indigestion others regard it as a diuretic. Ozarks use catnip to treat aching teeth. A weak catnip tea is a traditional remedy to help soothe colicky babies. 

Combined with more specific remedies in flatulence and other affections of the alimentary tract. Is an excellent carminative to reduce griping action of purgatives. Dose, 1 to 2 tablespoonfuls of the infusion. 

In flatulence, colic and nausea. Usually combined with other remedies when a complete stomachic is needed. Particularly suitable for children. Dose, wineglassful of ounce to pint infusion. 

Ajowan seed has been popular from ancient times for its use in folk medicines. The seeds contain an essential oil with 50% thymol, which is a strong germicide, antispasmodic and fungicide. Thymol is also used in toothpaste and perfumery. It is used in a steeped liquid form against diarrhoea and flatulence. In India, the seeds are used as a household remedy for indigestion and colic and are used in poultices to relieve asthma and arthritis. It is also reported to have aphrodisiac properties (http //en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ajwain http //www.theepicentre.com/Spices/ ajowan.html). Thymol isolated from the oil is a powerful antiseptic and an ingredient in a number of skin ointments/powders, deodorants, mouthwashes, toothpastes and gargles. 

Eventually it became clear that the syndrome was associated with the use of an extract of Jamaica ginger, normally sold for medicinal purposes. Remedies like this were popular at the time and some of them were well known, for example the Vegetable Compound of Lydia Pinkham ( Lily the Pink). The ginger was dissolved in up to 90 per cent alcohol to produce a syrup or tincture (for example, Tinctura Zingiberis was 90 per cent alcohol). A few drops in water would usually be taken, and the extract was sold in pharmacies in 2 oz bottles. Popularly known as Jake , the remedy had been in use since the nineteenth century for the treatment of minor ailments such as colds, period pains, headaches, and flatulence and to aid digestion. ... 

S. A wineglassful to be taken morning, noon, and evening, or less frequently if it operates too much. (An excellent remedy for dyspepsia with constipation and flatulence.)... 

Nutmeg is used as a spice, as a hallucinogen, and as an herbal remedy for ailments such as rheumatism, diarrhea, anxiety, and excessive flatulence. 

Activated charcoal is also included in various remedies used for gastrointestinal disorders such as flatulence or diarrhoea. Doses in these instances are very much lower (1 to 2 g daily) than those used in the treatment of poisoning, and there seems to be little reported about the effects of these doses on the absorption of other drugs. In one single-dose study in healthy subjects, nizatidine absorption was reduced by about 30% when it was taken one hour before activated charcoal 2 g. In another single-dose study in 6 subjects, taking activated charcoal 1 g soon after ciprofloxacin 500 mg, had little effect on the pharmacokinetics of ciprofloxacin 500 mg (AUC reduced by 10%). ... 

Furthermore, owing to the hydration and gel-forming properties of HPMC, it can be used to prolong the release of bioactives. The yahom (a well-known traditional remedy/medicine for treatment of nausea, vomiting, flatulence, and unconsciousness in Thailand) buccal tablet possessed antimicrobial activities that could be able to cure the oral microbial infection and aid in wound healing, but... 

Traditional Medicine. American Indian uses include colds, fever, colic, sedative, sleep aid, headaches, constipation, diarrhea, rheumatism and pains in babies, and tea also used as a diaphoretic majority of uses in infants (moerman). Used in Europe in the treatment of colds, fever, headaches, insanity, restlessness, nervousness, flatulence bruised leaves in ointment for hemorrhoids also diaphoretic, antispasmodic, and mild stimulant children s remedy (grieve). 

Its usage includes reducing flatulence, control of vomiting and facilitating digestion. It also has reputation as a remedy for chronic gastritis. 

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