Chamomile as a gift from Mother Nature: 7 recipes from an herbalist for an irritated stomach and intestines.

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Jan , 23. 12. 2025

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Chamomile is an important herb if you suffer from stomach problems. It has anti-inflammatory, sedative and emollient effects. This plant was used to treat fever and childhood infectious diseases. Today we use it mainly to treat the gastrointestinal tract.

Chamomile infusion with mint leaves

Useful for treating stomach colic and gastritis during an exacerbation. You will need:

  • 1 tablespoon chamomile flowers,
  • 1 tablespoon chopped orange leaves,
  • 1 tablespoon peppermint leaves.

Mix. Take 2 teaspoons and pour 200 ml of boiling water over them. Wait 15 minutes, then strain and drink.

Chamomile infusion for treating dysentery

Pour 200 ml of boiling water over 1 tablespoon of chamomile flowers. Cover and let steep for 1 hour. Strain. Drink 100 ml 4 times daily.

Herbal blend for treating stomach disorders

Mix 3 tablespoons chamomile flowers, 3 tablespoons peppermint leaves, 1 tablespoon anise, 1 tablespoon fennel, 1 tablespoon valerian root, 1 tablespoon calamus root, 1 tablespoon sea buckthorn bark. Take 1 teaspoon and pour 200 ml of boiling water over it. Simmer covered for 30 minutes. Then strain. Drink 200 ml once daily after a meal.

Herbal blend for gastritis

Mix 3 tablespoons chamomile flowers, 3 tablespoons peppermint leaves, 2 tablespoons valerian root, 2 tablespoons fennel. Take 2 teaspoons, pour 200 ml of hot water over them and simmer for 10 minutes covered. Strain. Drink 200 ml 3 times daily.

Herbal blend for treating acute gastritis

Mix 2 tablespoons chamomile flowers, 2 tablespoons calendula flowers, 2 tablespoons plantain leaves, 2 tablespoons yarrow herb, 2 tablespoons trifoliate herb. Take 1 tablespoon and pour 200 ml of boiling water over it. Simmer covered for 15 minutes, strain. Drink 60 ml 3 times daily.

Herbal blend for treating chronic gastritis

Mix 4 tablespoons chamomile flowers, 10 tablespoons peppermint leaves, 3 tablespoons valerian root, 2 tablespoons sage leaves. From the mixture take 1 tablespoon, pour 200 ml of hot water over it and let simmer for 30 minutes. Drink 4 times daily, 100 ml each.

Herbal blend for treating gastritis worsened by intestinal obstruction

Mix 2 tablespoons chamomile flowers, 2 tablespoons valerian root, 2 tablespoons caraway, 2 tablespoons dill seeds, 1 tablespoon hop seeds, 3 tablespoons winged spindle fruit, 4 tablespoons yarrow, 4 tablespoons St. John’s wort, 4 tablespoons peppermint, 4 tablespoons sea buckthorn bark. Take 4 tablespoons and pour 1 l of boiling water over them. Simmer for 8 hours over low heat. Strain and drink 200 ml – in the morning on an empty stomach, then one hour after each meal.