Indigestion
Synopsis of Indigestion
Indigestion, medically known as dyspepsia, is a broad term that describes discomfort or pain in the upper abdomen often related to eating or digestive function. It can be occasional or chronic, and may arise from dietary habits, digestive enzyme deficiency, gastric inflammation, or stress.
Common symptoms include:
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Fullness during or after meals
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Bloating or pressure in the upper abdomen
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Belching or gas
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Mild nausea
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Acidic taste or burning in the stomach (overlapping with heartburn)
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Loss of appetite
Indigestion may be triggered by:
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Overeating or eating too quickly
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High-fat or spicy foods
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Carbonated drinks, caffeine, or alcohol
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Stress or anxiety
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Medications like NSAIDs
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Underlying issues such as GERD, ulcers, H. pylori infection, or gallbladder disease
In many cases, indigestion is functional—meaning no identifiable structural cause is found. However, if persistent or severe, it should be evaluated.
When to see a doctor:
If indigestion is chronic, painful, causes weight loss, vomiting, blood in stool, or difficulty swallowing, seek medical evaluation to rule out ulcers, infection, or cancer.
Natural remedies for Indigestion
Eat Smaller, Slower Meals: Chew thoroughly and avoid overeating.
Avoid Trigger Foods and Drinks: Especially fatty, spicy, acidic, or carbonated items.
Stay Upright After Meals: Prevents stomach contents from pressing upward.
Try Herbal Teas: Such as ginger, peppermint, or chamomile for soothing the digestive tract.
Practice Stress Reduction: Emotional tension can worsen symptoms.
Ingredients
These raw ingredients are often used in alternative medicine to treat Indigestion
cutch
acid protease
activated charcoal
allspice
aloe vera
alpha-galactosidase
amylase
green chiretta
apple
apricot
artichoke
bamboo
benegut perilla (proprietary)
betel
bifidobacterium bifidum
bifidobacterium infantis
bifidobacterium longum
black pepper
radish
bovine
rice
calcium
cassia bark
chamomile
chen pi
chloride
citrus sinensis (proprietary)
cucumber
turmeric
curcumin
dandelion
melon
exo-peptidase
fennel
fenugreek
fruit and vegetable blend (proprietary)
gentian root
ginger
glucomannan
green banana
gum ghatti
HCL
cellulase
quassia
jujube
kudzu
lactobacillus gasseri
lactobacillus lactis
lactiplantibacillus plantarum
licorice root
lipase
liquid liver fractions
lovage
marshmallow
methylmethionine sulfonium chloride (vitamin U)
mint
orange
oregon grape
ox bile
pancreatin
papain
pectinase
peppermint oil
pepsin
plum fruit
psyllium
quail egg
rhubarb root
schizonepeta
scrophularia root
slippery elm bark
spearmint leaf
starch
vitamin B6
vitamin C
watermelon
xylanase
zinc
bentonite
cascara sagrada
oryza
tangerine
hyssop
cardamom
atractylodes
capsicum
Indian bael
alpinia galangal
clerodendrum indicum
ferula assafoetida
hedychium spicatum
inula racemosa
anise
punarnava
holarrhena antidysenterica
fumaria parviflora
blessed thistle
yarrow
bile salt
prickly ash
elecampane
root tuber
chrysanthemum
juniper berries
flowering quince
dogwood
dioscorea
sweetgums
queen of the meadow
caraway
anemarrhena asphodeloides
senna
peach
wood betony
horehound
Sichuan pepper
alginic acid
sea salt
Asparagus
Alcohol
Angelica archanglica
Avens
Anti-Foam
Apple Cider Vinegar
Acetic acid
Asafetida
Acacia berlandieri
Artichoke Protein
Alpinia katsumadai
Aloe Polysaccharide
Aerva Lanta
Actinidin
Alpinia
African Ginger
Agastache
American Basil
Average Herb Strength
Aliphatic alcohol
Aloe Polysaccharide
Acidity regulator
Aga
Ambergris
Amylase
Angelica
Allium tuberosum Rottl.
Asparagus racemosus
Agrimony
Aspergillus oryzae
Aspergillus niger
alpha bitter acids
Asian Psyllium
Ajowan
Ammonium chloride
Amomum
Asarum heterotropoides
Ammonium glycyrrhizinate
Aluminum Silicate
Activated Charcoal
Alchemilla
Allspice
Asafoetida
Amylase (gamma)
Aloe vera
Acacia fiber
Aluminum
Alexandrian senna
Asian Bayberry
Artichoke
Alkaline (unspecified)
Agarwood
Agastache urticifolia
Agave (mixed)
Alpinia (unspecified)
American Centaury
American Liverleaf
Appleblossom Cassia
Asam gelugor
Apricot
Activated Charcoal
Alkali (unspecified)
Ammonium phosphate
Agar
Aluminum
Ammonium salt (unspecified)
Abrotanum
Angostura
Arrowroot
Areca
Aspergillopepsin
Axocopaque
Aluminum Hydroxide
Amomum (unspecified)
African Basil
Agrimonia pilosa
Aresaema (unspecified)
Apple Acid (unspecified)
Arecoline Hydrobromide
Alpha-Galactosidase
Apple
Antifoam agent
Apple
Atractylodes
American Dogwood
Alder Buckthorn
Alpha acids
Alpha Galactosidase
Amylase (mixed amylase)
Anise
Ammonium carbonate
Amomum subulatum
Amor seco
Aniseed myrtle
Arani
Arisaema
Asarum sieboldii
Agar
Atractylone
Acidulant
Ammonium bicarbonate
Betony
Betaine Hydrochloride
Bifidobacterium longum
Baker's Yeast
Buttermilk
Butter
Blue Flag
Bengal Fig
Bacillus clausii
Bifobacterium (mixed)
Baliospermum
Blackthorn
Broussonetia
Bile acid (unspecified)
Bismuth
Brandy
Bicarbonate
Bitter Principles
Batavia cinnamon
Bayleaf
Belleric myrobalan
Blackbrush
Bistort
Bitter orange
Bran
Beef liver
Beet molasses
Big Quaking Grass
Billygoat plum
Bougainvillea
Bismuth nitrate
Butter
Binder
Brine
Beet Molasses
Bael
Black Tea
Blend (Mineral)
Bioflavonoids (mixture)
Butternut
boldo
Black Gram
Baking powder
Blend (Amino Acid/Protein)
Butter
Buttermilk
Balloon-Flower
Bear Garlic
Belgium Endive
Black cardamom
Betaine citrate
Bicarbonate (mixed)
Bismuth subsalicylate
Bismuth
Bile
Brown's Lily
Bicarbonate (unspecified)
Brewer's Yeast
black salt
Bile
Bombax
Brassica (unspecified)
British Elecampane
Broom Corn
Buddha's Hand
Borassus aethiopum
Bitter principals
Bacillus Coagulans
Blessed Thistle
Bamboo
banana
Bruteridine
bile acid
Blue Vervain
Bovine (unspecified)
Beef liver
Balloon Pea
Beef Extract
Black Pepper
Black Mustard
Bassia scoparia
Beef Extract
Balsam pear
Belamcanda
Bottle gourd
Breckland Thyme
bitartrate
Butter fat
Barley Bran
Cubebs
Cumin
Centaury
Corn fiber
Cyperus (unspecified)
Cellulose Gel
Cinnamomum tamala
Chloride
Carob protein
Cream
Carqueja
Chervil
Calcium Magnesium Citrate
Catechins (unspecified)
Cream Cheese
chicory
Coriander
Citrus sinensis
Chive
Cascara Sagrada
Cape Aloe
Centaurium erythraea
Cream
Citron
Cinnamon Bark
Cardamom
Calcium Formate
Cantaloupe
Chinese Chive
Chlorophytum
Calcium
Carvone
Carboxy Methyl Starch
Canteloupe
Cymbopogon Martini
Coca
Chinese Amomum
Corn Starch
Calcium
Cabbage palm (not specifed)
Calamus rhizome
Centidepa (unspecified)
Citrus junos
Campylandra fimbriata
Chenopodium
Colombo
Cereal (unspecified)
Chinese peony
Chrysanthemum (unspecified)
Copalchi
Cubeb
Cellulose ethers
carbonate
Colloid gum
Carbohydrate (mixed)
Carbohydrate (unspecified)
Caraway
Chamomile (not specified)
coconut oil
Carob
Catnip
Chirata
Cellulose
Chaenomeles lagenaria
Carbonated water
Carlina
Convolvulus prostratis
Calamus
Citrus nobilis
Chamomile (Matricaria recutita)
Carotene (unspecified)
Citrus reticulata
Chamomile
Chestnut
Commiphora wightii
Cosmos
Clay
Cane Molasses
Ceylon Ginger
Chinese Cucumber
Chamomile (unspecified)
Citrus oil
Carbohydrate
Cascara
Cinnamonum burmannii
Colocynth
citrus spp.
cola nut
Cheese
Clerodendrum indicum
California rose
Cambodium Cardamom
Chinese Cabbage
Cinnamomum wilsonii
Citrus maxima
Caratuberside
Calcium Carbonate
Carbonated Crystals
Dahlian fiber
Dimethylpolysiloxane
Dandelion
Dolomite
Dog Rose
Dense Fruit Dittany
Dextrin
Dextrin White
Dextrin (unspecified)
Diatase
Diatomite
Dioscorea oppositifolia
Dogwood (not specifed)
Dehydrocholic acid
Dolomite
Dragonhead
Dill
Dianthrone
Dogwood (unspecified)
Dolichos
Dry Milk
dehydrochloric acid
Dodder
Daylily
Diastase (unspecified)
Damask rose
Dry Milk
Dichrostachys glomerata
Durum Wheat
Dendramine
Dihydrogencitrate
Ephedra
English Chamomile
Exphedrine HCl
Embelia ribes
English Horsemint
Ethylcellulose
emulsifer
Endopeptidase
Elephant Yam
Ethocel
Enzyme Blend
Ethyl Cellulose
European Vervain
Elephant's Head
Emulsifier (unspecified)
Emulsifying agent
Euryale
Endive (unspecified)
emulsifer
Fig
Fenuside
Flour (unspecified)
Flour
Fumitory
Flat-stem milk-vetch
Flowering quince
Fernbush
French Tarragon
Fern
Flesh-Finger Citron
Flavor (Natural & Artificial)
Fruit acid (mixed)
Fern-leaf yarrow
Fructo-Oligosaccharides
False Calumba
Fruit Blend
Four leaved grass
Fennel
Goldenrod
Goldthread
Glucoside (unspecified)
Gentian
Glycoside
German Chamomile
Grapefruit fiber
gum (unspecified)
Gentian Root
Gentianella alborosea
Guaiac
Gentianella amarella
Gentianopsis barbata
Grain (unspecified)
Grains of Paradise
Garden Cress
Grass-leaved calamus
Garcinia (mixed)
Gentiana calycosa
Gentianella alnorosea
Glucofrangulin
Glucono-delta-lactone
Galactomannan
Galbanum
Gooseberry
Gentiana manshurica
Golden Willow
Ginger phenols (unspecified)
Glucomannan
Hedychium Spicatum
Himalayan Rhubarb
Halitum
Heartsease
Hyacinth (unspecified)
Hydroxycellulose
Himalayan Salt
Houttynia
Hyssop
Hygrophila
Hydrochloric acid
Honey loquat syrup
Hydrous magnesium silicate
HydroxypropylDistarch Phosphate
Holarrhena antidysenterica
hydrogen Citrate
Horehound
Hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose
Honeydew
Hazelnut
Hyacinth bean
Halloysite
Horsemint
Indian Rhubarb (herb powder)
Ipomoea jalapa
Indian Gooseberry
Indian Jalap
Iceland Moss
Indian Rhubarb
Isomaltase
Japanese Apricot
Jicama
Jack-in-the-pulpit
Japanese Mint
Jalapa
Jurubeba
Japanese persimmon
Jalap
Javanese Long Pepper
Jujube
Khella
Konjac
Kukicha
Kola Nut
Karaya Gum
Kaolin
Kefir
Kuding tea (unspecified)
lemon balm
Lactobacillus rhamnosus
Lime
Lindera aggregata
Lactobacillus delbrueckii lactis
Large-leaf Gentian
Laxosterone
Lactobacillus kefiri
Lo Han
Lesser speargrass
Lilium polyphyllum
Lemon Fiber
Linden
lettuce
Lactobacillus (unspecified)
Ligusticum (Unspecified)
Lemon mint (unspecified)
Leavening agent
lovage
Lactobacillus gasseri
Lactobacillus fermentum
Luo San
Lotus (unspecified)
Lactic Acid
Limestone
lemon Verbena
Lavandula (unspecified)
Lycopodium (unspecified)
Labrador Tea
Large-Leaved Linden
Lily
Luo Han Guo
Lysimachia
Lactobacillus (unspepcified)
Lipase
Leavening agent (unspecified)
Molasses
Mentha haplocalyx
modified Starch
Malt Diastase
Mandarin
Mum
Missouri Snakeroot
Mineral Water
Marjoram
Mustard (unspecified)
Malt (Barley)
Manna
Mucilage
Magnesium Oligofructose
Magnesium citrate oxide
Magnesiium
Mace
Milk
Magnesium carbonate
Malt (unspecified)
Marshmallow
Mexican oregano
Mountain mahogany
Magnesium aluminometasilicate
Marshmallow
Maize
Mint (unspecified)
Mesquite
Magnesium hydroxide
malt (rice)
Microtea debilis
Magnesium
Magnesium hydrogen sulfate
Morning Glory
Mastic
Montmorillonite
Meadowsweet
Magnesium Citrate
Mother of Pearl
Northern Prickly Ash
Notopterygium
Nardostachys
Natsudaidai
Neral
Natural flavor(s)
Niacin (Vitamin B3)
Niacin ascorbate
Orange (unspecified)
Oroxylum indicum
Orchis latifolia
Orris
Orange essential oil
Opium Antidote
Orsa salt
Operculina turpethum
Osmanthus
Ox
Oriental Ginseng
Pear
Peppermint leaf
Parsnip
pyridoxine-alpha-ketoglutarate (PAK)
Piperine
Psyllium fiber
Potassium bitartrate
Peach
Psyllium (not specified)
Palmyra
Piper chaba
Potassium phosphate
Peppermint essence
Phosphoric acid
Polacrilin potassium
Potassium oxide
Phosphoric Acid
Pepsin
Pulsatilla
Pimpinella (unspecified)
Polygonatum (unspecified)
Piperin
Potassium aluminum silcate
Phosphate Salt
Pancreatin
Probiotics
Plum
Pollen
Piper retrofractum
Palm-Leaf Raspberry
Polydimethylsiloxane
Pearl
Pig
Paper mulberry
Pointed gourd
Polygalacturonase
Potassium diphosphate
Prickly Pear Cactus
Pectinase
Peppermint
Polygonatum
Pimpinella
Patrinia
Panax Notoginseng
Pregelatinized starch
Potassium Carbonate
Phaseolamin
Potato Yam
Pubescent Angelica
Porcine (unspecified)
Pedra hume
Potash
Potassium carbonate
pyridoxine-alpha-ketoglutarate (PAK)
Potassium malate
Peony (unspecified)
Pearl
Pig
Palm-Leaf Rasperry
Prickly Ash Bark
Polyol (unspecified)
Phodymprhenia pertusa
Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5)
Quince
Quinic Acid
Rue
Rebaudioside
Red-Rooted Sage
Rubus (unspecified)
Rice Fiber
Roe
Rugose Rose
Raspberry (unspecified)
Rice vinegar
Red Pineapple
Rosemary antioxidant S-32
Rock water
Radish
Rose Hip
Rose
Rice Flour
Rhamnus Nakaharai
Rhubarb
Rose water
Simethicone
Sichuan Pagoda Tree
Sodium chloride
Stephania root
Spiked Ginger Lily
Sichuan Pepper
Sago Palm
Sharp-leaf galangal
Spanish Needle
Spleen
Sodium dihydrogen phosphate
Sarsaparilla
Self-Heal
Senna
Stomach
Scleranthus annus
Sodium Bicarbonate
Spearmint
Skim Milk
Stabilizers
Salt (sea)
Stomach parenchyma
Southernwood
Starch
Silicated cellulose
Sodium biphosphate
Syrup
Syrup (unspecified)
Sweet Almond
Starch
Saigon cinnamon
Shen Qu
Salt (Himalayan)
Sage-leaf alangium
Sweet Marjoram
Sea Salt
Slippery Elm
sage oil
Sprout (unspecified)
Saccharomyces cerevisae
Streptococcus Thermophilus
Sweet Woodruff
Sorbitol
Sodium Phosphate
Savory
Squash (unspecified)
Squash
Spanish Thyme
Scabrous Gentian
Summer Savory
Sterculia (unspecified)
Stomach
Scirpus
Sugarcane
Silybum
Sugar Cane Fiber
Sugarcance fiber
Sodium Bicarbonate
Sodium Carbonate
Sodium chloride
Stabilizer
Spinach
Star Anise
Sea Lettuce
Servicetree
Sassafras
Sickle Senna
Sword Bean
Sedanenolide
Sweet Orange alcohol
Thyme
Tartaric Acid
Turnip
Thaumatin
Taraxacin
Tapioca fiber
Traveler's Joy
Taurocholic acid
Tarragon
Tarrify
Terminalia (unspecified)
Three Leaf Caper
Turtle Head
Tannase
Tansy
Tomato
Tiger Nut
Taka amylase
Tarragon (unspecified)
Tangelo
Taraxol
Tangerine
Trisaminomethane
Vervain
Vinegar
Vitamin B5 (unspecified)
Vitamin B5 (mixed)
vegetable gum (unspecified)
Vinegar
Viburnum (unspecified)
Verbena
Vegetable Juice
Veronica
Vanilla
Vidanga
Wheat Bran
White Pepper
Wax Gourd
White Lily
Wood Creosote
White Peony
Wormwood
White Pear
Wild carrot
Wild plum (unspecified)
Wine
Wheat
Water Chestnut
Western Mugwort
Wild Thyme
Wheat Bran
White Rice
Wild Lettuce
White Mustard
Wood Betony
Wild Mint
Weak Jumby Pepper
William's Elder
Winter Begonia
Winter Savory
Xylanase
Yuzu
Yellow Nut Sedge
Yarrow
Yogurt
Yam (unspecified)
Zapilopatle Bean
Zanthoxylum piperitum
Zingerone
