The stomach is an important organ of our body because from there the food that feeds us passes, and it is the stomach that recirculates all the energy obtained from the diet. Treating it and pampering it is important, also thanks to herbal teas. An example is the sage herbal tea, which thanks to its digestive properties is useful for stomach health and against gastro-esophageal reflux. Let's find out how to prepare it.
Stomach disorders
The stomach is an organ of the digestive system that is located between the esophagus and the small intestine. It is lined with cells that receive food and glands that secrete chloridic acid and pepsin, that is, the juices that attack food for a first digestion. The stomach is also innervated by the parasympathetic nervous system and the sympathetic nervous system.
This organ may be affected by various disturbances related, for example, to stress or bad eating habits. When the wrong diet becomes the rule, these disorders become chronic and the stomach may be affected by dyspepsia, gastritis or gastric ulcer .
The common stomach ache, on the other hand, may also depend on a well-known bacterium, namely Helicobacter pylori .
In these cases, proper nutrition and natural remedies can be of great help.
A special case: gastro-esophageal reflux
Gastric reflux occurs when the contents of the stomach rise towards the esophagus and cause irritation above all of the mucous membranes, inflammation and burning in the pit of the stomach, until acidity and even regurgitation. Usually the gastric reflux is temporary but there are cases in which this can become chronic and also cause lesions to the walls of the esophagus .
A correction of dietary habits, a different physical activity and the use of particular digestive and anti-inflammatory foods, can help in the cure of this annoying disorder.
The virtues and the healing properties of aromatic herbs
Characteristics of the sage plant
Sage is a small evergreen shrub with leaves covered with down and oval-lanceolate, thick and wrinkled. It is found in the spontaneous or cultivated state, and can live over 15 years. It is the sage leaves that contain bitter principles, phenolic acids, flavonoids and an essential oil with a relaxing, purifying and healing action.
Sage is used in all female disorders (premenstrual syndrome, menopausal disorders, amenorrhea) but, above all, in diseases of the gastrointestinal tract as smooth muscle relaxant. Sage, in fact, has an antispasmodic action, useful in case of irritable bowel, spasms in the digestive tract or against menstrual pain.
Sage herbal tea
Characteristics: sage is another very important herb for the stomach, especially for those suffering from gastroesophageal reflux .
Recipe: after meals drink an herbal tea of sage and chamomile, dosed in equal parts . Boil the water, pour over the herbs and leave to infuse five minutes before drinking.
Use: Use after main meals. Properties: digestive, tonic, spasmolytic.
