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How to Get Rid of Gas and Flatulence Naturally

The Editors of The Healthy

By The Editors Of The Healthy

Updated on Feb. 08, 2017

From the book More Extraordinary Uses for Ordinary Things

What a relief: These four natural seeds, available in grocery stores, can be brewed into into teas that can help solve the problem of how to get rid of gas and flatulence.

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Caraway seeds

Pour 1 cup boiling water over 1-2 teaspoons freshly crushed caraway seeds. Steep 10-15 minutes, then strain. Drink a cupful two to four times a day between meals.

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Dill seeds

Pour 1 cup just-boiled water over 1 teaspoon ground dill seeds and let sit for 10-15 minutes. Strain, then drink before or after meals.

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Anise seeds

Pour 1 cup just-boiled water over 1 teaspoon ground anise seeds. Let sit for 10-15 minutes, then strain. Drink before or after meals. Note: Some people may be allergic to anise, so check with your doctor first.

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Fennel seeds

Pour 1 cup boiling water over 1-2 teaspoons crushed fennel seeds, steep for 10-15 minutes, and strain. Drink before or after meals.

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