The first thing a person suffering from a mild case of indigestion usually does is promise never to overindulge again. That takes care of next time. As for now, relief may be just a few paragraphs away.

When you have stomach cramps caused by indigestion, take 1 teaspoon of apricot brandy as your after-dinner drink. Mix 5-6 chopped basil ( tulsi ) leaves, 1/4 tsp sea salt, some black pepper in 3 Tbsp of curd, and eat it. repeat this 4 times a day for one week for complete reconditioning of stomach. Drink aloe vera juice, papaya juice, or chamomile, comfrey, red raspberry, or peppermint tea. Drink a herbal tea of mint, raspberry, camomile and blackberry. Drink one cup of ginger tea after meals to promote a good digestion and for heartburn, nausea, etc. Fresh juice of curry leaves, with lime juice and sugar, is an effective medicine for indigestion.

Roll Some Relief
In the case of acid indigestion, thoroughly chew a teaspoon of dry rolled oats, then swallow them. The oats not only soothe the acid condition, they also neutralize it. We keep daikon in the refrigerator at all times. It's a Japanese radish-white, crisp, delicious and available at your greengrocer or Asian market. It's an effective digestive aid, especially when eating heavy, deep-fried foods. Either grate 1 to 2 tablespoons or have a couple of slices of the daikon with your meal. It also helps detoxify animal protein and fats.

When you have a white-coated tongue, bad breath and a headache, it's probably due to an upset stomach. A wise choice of herbs would be sage. Sip a cup of herbal sage tea slowly.

Red-String Relief
We have come across some strange-sounding remedies for which there seems to be no logical explanation. We've included a few of them, simply because they sometimes work. This is certainly one of them-when your stomach aches, tie a red string around your waist. (If the pain disappears, fine. If not, try another remedy.) When you have a sour stomach, chew a few anise seeds, cardamom seeds or caraway seeds. All will sweeten your stomach and your breath as well. Like rolled oats, raw potato juice also neutralizes acidity. Grate a potato and squeeze it through cheesecloth to get the juice. Dilute 1 tablespoon of potato juice with ? cup of warm water. Drink it slowly.

Brush It Off
Take a wire hairbrush or a metal comb and brush or comb the backs of your hands for three to four minutes. It's supposed to relieve that sluggish feeling you get from eating one of those old-fashioned, home-cooked, the-cholesterol-can-kill-ya meals. This remedy was recommended to us for a nervous stomach. Add 1/2 teaspoon of oregano and 1/2 teaspoon of marjoram to 1 cup of hot water. Let it steep for 10 minutes. Strain and sip slowly. Two hours later, if you still have stomach uneasiness, drink another fresh cup of the mixture.

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This remedy from India is recommended for quick relief after a junk-food binge. Crush 1 teaspoon of fenugreek seeds and steep them in 1 cup of just-boiled water for five minutes. Strain and drink slowly. You should feel better in about 10 minutes. According to a Chinese massage therapist, if you are having stomach discomfort, there will be tender areas at the sides of your knees, just below the kneecaps. As you massage those spots and the tenderness decreases, so should the corresponding stomachache. Mix 1 tablespoon of honey and 2 teaspoons of apple cider vinegar into a glass of hot water and drink the mixture.