Indigestion, also known as upset stomach or dyspepsia, is distress or a burning sensation in the upper abdomen, often followed by nausea, abdominal bloating, belching, and sometimes vomiting.

A three-fold process of digestion, absorption and assimilation accomplishes incorporation of food in human body. Digestion begins the moment food enters the mouth. It mixes with the saliva and is made more permeable for the gastric juice, which exudes from the openings of the tiny glands of the stomach. The gastric juice consisting of pepsin and rennin breaks down the proteins into smaller molecules.

Common home remedies for indigestion are peppermint and ginger. These are also popular in treating other digestion problems. Apple and tea are also used, as are Epsom salts. Another effective way to relieve indigestion is drinking the juice of a raw potato or an egg white. Cloves are also considered treatment for indigestion. Other herbs that help relieve the discomfort that comes with indigestion are meadowsweet and lavender. In traditional medicine, the use of feverfew, fennel and dill as cures for indigestion is common, as well as thyme and speedwell.

Another good trick is to eat a banana each day. A banana acts as a natural
antacid for the stomach and will soothe heartburn and indigestion. If you are
suffering from indigestion you can also eat a pineapple or papaya as well as
drinking the juice depending on your preference. This will help settle your
stomach naturally without the the chemicals you get in over-the-counter
medicines. Many people have reported that eating a teaspoon full of mustard will
immediately work to help their indigestion.

Don't mix meat and carbs. This may almost seem un-American. The fact of the matter is however those meat and potatoes don't mix well. Here's why. The enzymes that your body secretes to digest carbohydrates is alkaline. The enzyme your body secretes to digest animal protein is acidic. When you combine an alkaline and an acid they neutralize and the result is: not much. In other words the meat and potatoes in your belly just kind of sit there and do all kinds of weird things except digest quickly. You now have the rumbles.

Belleric myrobalan is the extremely potent component of Triphala choorna, which is known as bahera. This is a wonderful carminative. It solves problems of diarrhea and indigestion. It can also be taken in case of intestinal worms, which could be a reason for indigestion.

Mint helps, especially if you're having cramps, nausea or diarrhea. Mint infusion: 15g dry mint, 2 mugs of water. You get the same effect if you drink a glass of water in which you put a few mint essence drops, every 3-4 hours.

Slippery Elm. This herb was used by early folk healers as a digestive tonic and for treatment of acid indigestion and dysentery. The relief it brings to acid indigestion derives from its healing action on the mucous membranes. Herbalists believe it soothes inflamed tissues and draws toxins and other irritants from body tissues.