1. Kumquat

Kumquat can regulate qi, relieve depression, resolve phlegm, remove swelling and sober up. "Compendium of Materia Medica" calls it "lower Qi and quicken the diaphragm." "Suixiju Diet Spectrum" also says: "Kumquat wakes up the spleen, eliminates filth, resolves phlegm, and eliminates food." Whether it is qi stagnation type abdominal distension or food stagnation type abdominal distension, both It is advisable to drink kumquat decoction or make tea. It is a folk custom to make kumquat cakes and chew one or two pieces when you have abdominal distension.

2. Cucumber

Cucumber contains the flavonoid antioxidant quercetin, which helps reduce flatulence. It's great in soups or salads. If you don’t like that, you can dip the crunchy cucumbers in low-fat yogurt or cream, which is also great! Chewing cucumbers is also an exercise for your masticatory muscles, and the fiber in cucumbers can aid digestion and can also be used as a prevention and treatment for constipation.

3. Vinegar

If the flatulence is caused by indigestion, you can drink dilute vinegar two or three times a day. Add one tablespoon of rice vinegar to a cup of cold boiled water, mix well and drink.

4. Black plum

Wumei is sour, astringent and flat. Returns to the liver, spleen, lung and large intestine meridians. It has the effects of producing fluid and quenching thirst, astringing lungs and relieving cough, appetizing and relieving roundworms, astringing intestines and relieving diarrhea, etc. It can also increase appetite and help digestion. It is mainly used to treat chronic cough, persistent diarrhea and dysentery, intestinal and biliary roundworms and indigestion.

5. Radish

Radish can strengthen the stomach, digest food, smooth the qi and widen the heart. "Four Sounds of Materia Medica" contains: "For ordinary people who eat too much, chewing and swallowing raw materials will eliminate them." "Compendium of Materia Medica" also says: radish "mainly swallows acid, resolves stagnation, and relieves alcohol poisoning. It is very effective." It can be seen that radish is very effective in treating alcohol and poison. It is especially suitable for those suffering from stagnant food and abdominal distension, either pounding the juice and drinking it, or boiling it in water and taking it. In addition to fresh radish, radish seeds, radish leaves, and old radish roots (that is, the old roots of radish) can be decoctioned in water and taken. It is also suitable for people with food stagnation and abdominal distension.

6. Mint

Mint has unique heat dissipation and detoxification functions. After consumption, it can effectively eliminate gastrointestinal toxins and improve the growth environment of intestinal flora. At the same time, it has the effect of reducing swelling and removing moisture. effect. After dinner, drink a steaming cup of peppermint tea to help relax your gastrointestinal muscles and relieve abdominal bloating.