Here are some common digestive herbs you should experiment with in your cooking, along with their health benefits:

1. Ginger. Ginger is warming and calming to the digestion, anti-nausea and anti-microbial to many common stomach bugs.
2. Tumeric. Fresh tumeric / Rex.
3. Fennel.
4. Caraway.
5. Cinnamon.
6. Garlic.
7. Rosemary.
8. Peppermint.

THE 6 MOST POWERFUL HERBS for Improving Digestion

• ARTICHOKE (Cynara scolymus) Nature's Liver & Digestion Tonic.
• DANDELION LEAF + ROOT. (Taraxacum officinalis)
• GINGER (Zingiber officinale) Warming Digestif and Yang Herb.
• SLIPPERY ELM (Ulmus fulva)
• MILK THISTLE (Silybum marianum)
• PEPPERMINT (Mentha piperita)

Overall, it's believed the best drinks for digestion are water, teas, aloe vera juice, kombucha, and green drinks - all of which are known for their digestive benefits and overall health-promoting properties.

“Licorice root is a traditional herb which is the best probiotic for leaky gut syndrome,” Shah said. Menthol, a compound in mint helps alleviate symptoms of Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) owing to its relaxing effects on the muscles of the digestive tract.

12 Ways to Improve your Digestive Health

1. Eat fruits and vegetables.
2. Choose whole grains and nuts.
3. Limit red and processed meats.
4. Limit added sugars.
5. Cook healthier.
6. Eat foods with probiotics.
7. Stay Hydrated.
8. Exercise Regularly.

Demulcent herbs for leaky gut repair

• Aloe vera leaf juice (Aloe barbadensis)
• Amla / Amalaki / Indian gooseberry (Phyllanthus emblica)
• Licorice root (Glycyrrhiza glabra)
• Plantain leaf (Plantago major)
• Marshmallow root (Althaea officinalis)
• Slippery elm bark (Ulmus rubra)

Lemon water is packed with a number of health benefits and is one of the easiest drinks to prepare early morning. Just take a warm glass of water and squeeze half a lemon in it. You can add honey to sweeten it up and add to the benefits.

04/9​Concoction 3: Warm lemon water with ginger and raw honey. If you want to make your morning drink more flavourful, then add ginger and honey to your warm lemon water. Sipping this warm beverage every morning is an effective way to strengthen your digestive system and prevent indigestion, nausea, and heartburn.

An anti-inflammatory diet, regular exercise, good quality sleep, and probiotics are all strategies to put in place before trying antimicrobials or antibiotics to get rid of bad bacteria.

10 Steps To Heal Your Gut Naturally

• USE PROBIOTICS FOR GUT HEALTH. Probiotics are the live microorganisms (good bacteria) that reside in the gut.
• NOURISH YOUR BODY WITH PREBIOTICS.
• DRINK WATER + TEA.
• REMOVE INFLAMMATORY FOODS.
• FALL IN LOVE WITH KIWI FRUIT.
• NOURISH WITH COLLAGEN.
• ENJOY A GLASS OF GREEN JUICE.
• EXERCISE DAILY.

Fruits. Many fruits are also rich in fiber. They also contain vitamins and minerals that are good for digestion, such as vitamin C and potassium. For example, apples, oranges, and bananas are nutritious fruits that could help with digestion.

10 Easy Ways To Reset Your Gut

1. Incorporate Fiber-Rich Foods Into Your Diet.
2. Stay Hydrated for Optimal Digestion.
3. Consume Fermented Foods for Gut Nourishment.
4. Minimize Processed Foods and Sugar Intake.
5. Mindful Eating Practices for Improved Digestion.
6. Prioritize Stress Management Techniques.

Vegetable juices with pulp that are low in acid content like carrot, pumpkin, cucumber, potato, broccoli, asparagus, etc. Fermented foods like yoghurt, idly, dhokla, kefir, kombucha, kefir and sauerkraut. Low-sugar, low-acid fruits like blueberries, strawberries and apples.